Phansad Sanctuary is located on the Murud-Roha road. The road is decent with some curvy and patchy sections and sparse traffic. A night drive was fun with the high beam pointing out the narrow road through the darkness.
The Forest Dept. has set up basic infrastructure – tents and a canteen near Village Supegaon, about 8 km from the turnoff from the Kashid-Murud road. GPS co-ordinates N18.42444, E72.94849. They allow you to pitch your own tent within the compound (cost Rs. 500/person).
The sanctuary is pretty heavily vegetated and that means sightings are difficult. There were lots of calls but I just about got a glimpse of a White Rumped Shama.
Enjoyed the long walk in the forest and the poha and chai at the Forest Dept. canteen.
Kashid beach was super active with water sports.
On the way back from Kashid, turned for a look-see of Korlai on a whim. Came amazed with the fishing village with boats coming in, fish being dried and the Korlai lighthouse. The drive along the kucha road leading to the lighthouse was super.
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