SEWRI FLAMINGO POINT HOT SPOT AT SEWREE MUD FLATS

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If you are a bird watcher, Sewri Flamingo Point is the definite must go place. Its where the pinkish-white migratory birds hang out with their families after their long journeys from as far as Rann of Kutch ( their original breeding area ) and other places. Around Oct end till March as the Rann waters recede exposing the vast sand deserts, these birds come to Sewri to feed at the large mud flats ( spread across 500 hectares ) along with other species too. This place is a safe habitat and has plenty of food for these birds. On my trip to Sewri Fort, I came across these mud flats. Its quite a large area. I saw only from the top ( nearby Sewri Fort hill ). One can also go quite near to the mud flats itself by taking the Sewri jetty road which is near the flamingo point. Many people gather both in mornings or evening to see the birds. I was there at noon, so, didn't see any bird :s Anyways, the mud-flats and mangroves didn't disappoint! With the cool sea breeze easing away the discomfort of the scorching sun, I spent some time admiring the views. There's a 'mazhar' right next to Shivri/Sewri Fort from where one can get undisturbed views. But, a word of caution - the view point is quite small and risky. Enjoy the views :-)


the mud flats...and mangroves...




Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Road at 21.8 km, is the longest sea bridge in India...


on other side of the trans-harbour road lies the greater mud-flas and sewri mangrves park...accessible from sewri jetty...


flamingos...


Address : Sewree Mud-flats, 8, Comed Rambhau Dev Ji Patil Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Sewri Jetty, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400015
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SEWRI FORT

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I got down at Sewri Harbour Line station and walked till end of platform no.2 ( on east ). I followed the other passengers, crossed the rail track; then, the main road that ran underneath a flyover. In opposite end of the road I asked someone way to the fort. He said, go straight, pointing at the road that went inside. So, I did. One has to 'go straight', arrive at a crossroad, go straight again. If in doubt ask someone. Anyways, its hardly about 1 km or so walk and the locals helped. I didn't like the area though. It was the kind where big trucks were parked and was quite deserted. Its actually an industrial place, so, I guess everyone was busy at work. I reached the fort. There's a 'mazhar' or 'dargah' next to it, so, that can be a landmark too. There are also some police residential buildings on one side of the fort. I saw the steps going to the fort and started climbing up. Its on top of a small hill. So, did I make it inside the fort? Read on...


the dusty sign board...


so far, so good......


these greet you as you walk up...


oh...hi there...


I peek inside...


I peek outside...


a notice saying 'renovation work in progress'...


( old pic of the fort before renovation via Google )

Okay, so, as you've guessed...I couldnot go in as there was a big lock and signboard that said that it was undergoing renovation. Well...thats life. However, I did get to see the beautiful Sewri coast from behind so all was not lost. I made most of what I got :-)

The Sewri Fort is a fort in Mumbai built by the British at Sewri. Built in 1680, fort served as a watch tower, atop a quarried hill overlooking the Mumbai harbour ( wiki ).
Address : Sewree Mud-flats, 8, Comed Rambhau Dev Ji Patil Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Sewri Jetty, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400015
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BARVI DAM AND BARRAGE DAM, BHOJ DAM - DAMS OF BADLAPUR

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glimpse of the barvi lake through the foliage...there's a hidden trek that goes right up to the lake...


although serene and peaceful it has submerged thousands of villages and forests in the area...


artistic representation of the barvi lake...theres's a famous bird watching point in the area...


the watch tower at the lake, entry is retricted as its a midc zone...however, the dam is situated along the man road and can be accessed easily making it one of most popular weekend spots...the lake too can be accessed via secret hidden trails...


barvi dam full overflow in monsoon time...


barvi dam during dry seasons...one can sit on the rocks and have fun...


close up view of the dam...its quite huge...




the water flows downstream via the barvi river and ultimately joins ulhas river...




giant 'make in india' logo on the way to barrage dam via barrage road...


the entry to barrage dam is currently restricted due to many accidents and loss of lives, but, there are other tracks on the opposite banks that lead to it - river view point...





Barvi Dam is an earthfill dam on the Barvi River near Badlapur, Thane district, in the state of Maharashtra in India. Barrage dam is located at Barrage road in Badlapur city ( wiki ).
Address : Badlapur-Murbad Road, Ansoli, near Badlapur, Maharashtra 421503.
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