Recap: [Virtual] India, April 14, My First Virtual Meetup: Discover the Beauty of Konkan! 🌊

Hey Local Guides Team,
Namaste :folded_hands:


Thank you so much for joining our Virtual Sunset Walk in Devgad, @AjitThite called this meetup as Sunset Walk, I liked the name, it was such a delight to have you all connected virtually

We started the meetup right from the charming Hoy Maharaja Kitchen in Devgad, where I greeted everyone virtually. From there, we began a relaxed walk, taking in the serene surroundings, just imagine : windmills gently turning in the breeze, the beach just a short stroll away, and the golden hour light painting everything in warm hues.

:compass: What We Explored:

  • A stunning view from Hoy Maharaja Kitchen, surrounded by windmills and beach on walkable distance :ocean:
  • A walk through a local business lane and food street, showcasing wooden toys from the Sawantwadi
  • Delicious street snacks like shevpuri, dabeli, sandwiches, mojitos, coconut water, and ice creams :shaved_ice:
  • A heartwarming highlight — most of the shops were run by women entrepreneurs :raising_hands:
  • We also noticed adventure activities like a swing and zipline, something to bookmark for when you visit in person!

As the sun began to set, we made our way to the Windmill Garden, soaking in the dreamy sunset vibes together. The highlight? A breathtaking landscapes of Devgad Beach, shared virtually for everyone to enjoy from the comfort of home.

We also took a moment to discuss the culinary specialties of the Konkan region mainly known for its love of fish, jackfruit, mangoes, and cashew. :palm_tree::mango::fish:

It’s lovely how both South Indian and Konkan coastal regions share a similar natural charm, rich in beauty, warmth, and culture.

To wrap up the walk, I strolled toward the beach to show everyone the beautiful backdrop of windmills and the zipline zone. It was a calming, picture-perfect end to a soulful meetup

Unfortunately, due to some network issues, our co-host @Rushi_Rustom missed taking a few pictures, but despite that, this was a truly memorable and engaging meetup filled with conversations, laughter, and a virtual sense of togetherness.

Thank you once again for walking (virtually) with me through this lovely corner of Konkan. @Sagarkanherkar @ShreyaMusings @TravellerG @Gvipin @Gurukrishnapriya @Rushikesh_joshi @Kuldip_Patil @TusharSuradkar @Raj_Tayade @K.K.Sharma @MadhurG @Shrut19 @Supriyadevkar @NandKK @Bhaleraosd @framesbysumedh @Supriyadevkar @Piyushdeora122

If you have clicked pictures, please upload your meetup photos here

Keep Guiding..! Ciao..!

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Amazing meetup . we enjoyed the meetup @SaylliWalve1 & @Rushi_Rustom :love_you_gesture::love_you_gesture:
Thank you for this meetup.
:clap::clap::clap:

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Thanks dear for showing the places @SaylliWalve1 . We enjoyed to see the beautiful landscapes.

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Wow @SaylliWalve1 Your virtual meet-up is very nice and your place is toooo good and sunset view is outstanding.
Such a amazing experience. Thank you for this…:ok_hand:

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Thank you for your kind words @Rushikesh_joshi
I’m glad you enjoyed the meetup :smiley:

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Thank you @Gurukrishnapriya :smiley:
I’m glad you enjoyed the virtual tour :raising_hands:

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Thank you for your kind words @Kuldip_Patil :smiley:

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It was a gorgeous sunset and I loved the way you showed so much the windmills, cafe and the beach side. @SaylliWalve1 you are awesome :clap::clap::clap::clap::folded_hands::folded_hands::tada::tada:

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Thank you so much for your kind words @ShreyaMusings :smiley:
I’m glad you liked the virtual konkan trip :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Hi @Annaelisa @RosyKohli Please check out the meetup summary :leftwards_pushing_hand:

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It was an exciting virtual tour of the lovely beaches @SaylliWalve1 :+1:, and the in-person photos make it even better.

Watching the sunset was a blissful experience during the meetup.

Is this the same place we get the famous Devgad Hapus Mango from?

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Nice meet-up.मी सहा महिने पुर्वी गेले होते मला सगळ रिकाॅल झाले धन्यवाद खूप छान व्य्हू होता मस्त फोटो.

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Thank you for your kind words. @TusharSuradkar :smiley:
Yes, absolutely; Devgad Hapus Mango is famous for its rich flavor.

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Thank you so much @Supriyadevkar
I hope you had wonderful trip :smiley:

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We all enjoyed the sunset walk with you, @SaylliWalve1 . You’re a perfect host and nicely guides us all through the beach and the surrounding there at Devgarh. Good work as co-host @Rushi_Rustom .
Looking forward for such fantastic walks around the beautiful places you visit.

Cheers!

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That is really great, dear @SaylliWalve1
Your RECAP is as good as your excellent virtual meet up…
Appreciate your patience and stamina…
You took all the care for our visual experience…
Congratulations! :ok_hand:
Thank you very much…
:handshake::bouquet::folded_hands:

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Ein wunderbarer Strandspaziergang mit Sonnenuntergang und schönen Bildern. Der Windpark mit schöner Gestaltung und Wegen ist auch sehr interessant. :+1::folded_hands: @SaylliWalve1

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Thanks a lot. I enjoyed the meetup :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Thank you so much😊 @AjitThite
I’m so glad you all enjoyed the sunset walk
And yes, couldn’t have asked for a better co-host than @Rushi_Rustom, the GG session were helpful :raising_hands:

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Thank you so much for your kind words @TravellerG :blush:
Your appreciation means a lot

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