TRIP TO KHANDERI ISLAND AND ADVENTURE AT MANDWA COAST

Trip to Khanderi Island and Water Sports at Mandwa Coast

Date of journey: Sunday, May 17th 2015 (one day trip)

Maximum group size: 10 persons Last date for registration: May 15th, 2015

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Tour Details:

Privilege Hospitality Events is organizing this season’s last weekend trip to Khanderi (Kanhoji Angre Island). Located 5 km off Thal/ Kihim and 20 km south of Mumbai, Khanderi along with its twin sea fort Underi formed the major fortification along the Maharashtra coast. The Khanderi & Underi Islands are about 18/20 nautical miles south of Mumbai. The Khanderi fort was built in 1678 built by the Portuguese on a small island off the Kihim & Alibaug coast. This fort was later occupied by Marathas under Kanhoji Angre's control, the erstwhile Admiral of Chatrapati Shivaji Navy. Later, a light house was erected by the British in 1852 after they conquered the fort. The lighthouse stands 48 feet tall and provides signals to the distant ships in the sea.

Visitors can see the iron canons with cart wheels at Khanderi, which are rarely found in Maharashtra. Kanhoji Angre is one of the oldest and very less explored lighthouses near Mumbai. The journey would commence from Gateway of India by ferry to Mandwa and boat from Thal village to Khanderi Island. A calm boat ride from Thal village to Khanderi Island gives spectacular view of surrounding landscape. Enjoy sumptuous lunch with wide spread of delicacies including locally prepared seafood that is the quintessential part of the region. Before the sun sets engage in thrilling water sports off the Mandwa coast ranging from Jet skiing, Banana Rides, Bumper rides and Kayaking. Itinerary*

‘Khanderi Island
7 am- Meet at Gateway of India and catch early morning ferry to Mandwa Jetty. Catch some cool breeze as we sail south way from the city towards the coast. 8 am- Arrive at Mandwa coast, have breakfast near the shore. Relax for half an hour before we commence our journey to Thal village. 9 am- Travel by car to Thal and reach the village by around 10 am 10 am to 1 pm- Take a boat to Khanderi Island and reach destination in half an hour. Arrive at Khanderi Island and explore the magnificent Fort and Light House. Later return back to Thal Village. 1 pm- Travel by car from Thal village to Awas Beach Cottage. Have buffet lunch (Veg/ Non Veg/ Sea Food) at Awas and visit the nearby beach. Awas beach is serene and less frequented beach in Alibaug. 3.30 pm- Have tea and head to Mandwa Coast by car to engage in water sports. 4 pm to 7 pm- Engage in water sports Jet skiing, Banana Rides, Bumper rides, Parasailing and Kayaking. 7.30 pm- Take Ferry from Mandwa Jetty to Gateway of India. Disembark at Gateway of India by 8.30 pm. End of trip with Happy Memories. *Itinerary subject to modifications and changes based on weather conditions at sole discretion of tour manager Tour Inclusions:

Travel to & fro by Ferry from Gateway of India to Mandwa Jetty and car from Mandwa to Thal & Awas beach.

Food & Beverage – Breakfast, Lunch (Veg/ Non Veg) and evening Tea

Boat ride from Thal to Khanderi Island and visit to Khanderi Fort

Visit to Awas Beach Water Sports- from Jet skiing, Banana Rides, Bumper rides and Kayaking (3 activities included in package).

Exclusions:

Any extra sightseeing apart from those specified in itinerary

Any personal expenses or special orders Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages than those specified Additional water sports or adventure activities than specified Any incidental or other expenses which are not specified under ‘Tour Inclusion’ Government tax Entry fee/ Camera fee

Vehicle is available only for tour itinerary and not at disposal Cost of trip: (Inclusive for travel, boating, food & beverage, water sports and sightseeing)

Rs. 2,900 per person + service tax 3.09% Things to carry:

Cap and Sunglasses

Casual Clothes

Sport Shoes

Napkins and Towels

Camera and Binocular

A pair of slippers or floaters

Contact: Privilege Hospitality Events Pvt. Ltd. Call: 9821067323 or 9029022415 (Rajan) Visit: www.privilegehospitality.com