Crocodile safari at Maldoli backwater,Maharashtra,India

Maldoli is a very small village which has very less contact with the noisy world. The god has given a very beautiful nature and soothing climate to this village although this village is not known by the outside world. But nowadays tourists are visiting this place. tourists come here to travel in the backwater as well as the main attraction is to see the crocodiles. You can see many crocodiles in this river. Nowadays crocodile safari is done in speed boats, having capacity of 15 tourists at a time. In a single safari you can see minimum 8 to 22 crocodiles. The length of crocodiles is about 8 to 10 feet. June to February is good season for crocodile safari, the atmosphere is very good and there is greenery everywhere in this period.

The small small villages on the banks of this river the picturesque nature the small islands in the back waters of the river, the peaceful climate far away from the noisy cities, the silent flowing water, soothing climate makes you forget the entire remaining world. But nowadays the tourists are more attracted to see the crocodiles in the river.

                        wake up early to watch the sunrise and it was one of the beautiful sunrise ever.

                                                   Sunrise at Maldoli backwater

                                                Sunrise at Maldoli backwater

                                        Local villagers at Maldoli backwater

                                                       Maldoli backwater

                                  Getting ready for the catch: Fishermen in the backwaters

                                                        Local villagers at Maldoli village.

Maldoli crocodile safari is a one-and-a-half-hour adventure in the calm backwaters, and the tour is safe.

           The lush mangroves and sightings of various birds add to the thrills of the safari.

 The boats skirt the banks of the small island and the guide makes sure that you don’t miss crocodile sightings

 We paused for some time. There was stillness all around. The only sound we could possibly hear were our  camera clicks. Our eyes were glued to our lens. Imagine our excitement gazing at a seven-and-a-half-feet wonder in front of us.

 Just a few feet away from our boat, the big crocodile was resting on the sand banks, sunbathing and enjoying

            The lush mangroves and sightings of various birds add to the thrills of the safari.

 Crocodiles are shy animals and enter the water from the shores as soon as they hear the engine noise of a boat.

 All in all, it was an amazing experience in a misty and blissful environment.

                          Konkan railways seen from Vashishti river at Maldoli village

                                             Villagers houses at Maldoli village

                                                               Beautiful Konkan

                                        our return journey begin from Maldoli to Mumbai.

How to reach

By Road: You can easily get regular buses to Chiplun from other major cities of the country. Chiplun (MSRTC) 23 Kms Away from Maldoli 

By Rail: Anjani Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Maldoli. However Chiplun Rail Way Station is major railway station 28 Kms near to Maldoli

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