Locales in this category have hosted

shoots of prominent films such as

Anand, Gharonda,
Mardaani, Sarkar 3,
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na,
Raju Chacha, Khakee,
Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega,
Shootout at Wadala, Mard,
Zamana Deewana, Khalnayak, Shatranj,
Chandrakanta, Sooryavansham, Fitoor,
Race 2, Mohabbatein, Ek Duje Ke Liye,
Aga Bai Areycha, Ventilator, Nirop, Killa,
Kshanbhar Vishranti and
Navra Maza Navsach
 Beaches
Water Bodies

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ALIBAUG – COASTAL TOWN, ROCKY SHORES
Alibaug is the headquarters of Raigad district and primarily known LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
for water sports and its long line of beaches – Alibaug, Nagaon, Aksi, ■ An hour’s ferry ride from the Gateway of AUTHORITY
Mandva, Kihim, Varsoli, etc. Alibaug and its surrounding villages are India in Mumbai, Alibaug city in Raigad Department Of Archaeology & Museum, Government Of Maharashtra
the historic hinterland of Bene Israeli Jews, most of whom are oil district has a population of ~20,743. (Permission required if shooting at the fort.)
CONTACT DETAILS
pressers and sellers. ■ Raigad district has an average high Director
temperature of 38 degree Celsius and a low
Directorate Of Archaeology & Museum, Fort, St George’s Hospital Compound
Alibaug also houses a magnetic observatory that was set up in 1904 of 12 degree Celsius. Near CST, Victoria Terrace, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400001
as part of a global network. Magen Avot Synagogue is a heritage ■ Alibaug is connected by rail (Pen, 30 km), Tel: + 91-22-22623446/ 22623380
building constructed in a unique style and a well-known Indian air (Mumbai, 105 km) and road (via Pen FEE (INR)
Mumbai, 78 km). Category Marathi Non Marathi Deposit
Jewish and Konkan tourist point. Several celebrities have their (Per day) (Per day)
holiday homes in Alibaug and many bungalows are available for ■ One can reach Alibaug by catamaran and Non Mumbai 10,000 25,000 NA
shooting of films. two options are: 1. Gateway of India (jetty)-
Mandwa (bus)-Alibaug and 2. Bhaucha AUTHORITY
Maharashtra Maritime Board
Dhakka (jetty)- Rewas (bus)-Alibaug.
CONTACT DETAILS
■ Nearest attractions include Elephanta Office Of The Port Inspector/ Regional Port Officer
Caves, Kihim Beach, Nagaon Beach, Kolaba Regional Port Office (Rajpuri), Near Old Vegetable Market
Fort, etc. Alibaug Taluka, Raigad District, Maharashtra
Tel: +91-952141-222746
■ Several high-end luxury hotels and budget
hotels are available in Alibaug. FEE (INR)
Commercial Films INR 12,000 TV/ Music Album INR 8,000
■ Restaurants and catering facilities are Details on www.mahammb.maharshtra.gov.in
available in the city.
AUTHORITY
■ Alibaug is easily approachable from Mumbai Port Trust
Mumbai. As the hub of Indian cinema, CONTACT DETAILS
Mumbai has plenty of support The Chief Public Relations Officer
infrastructure in terms of pre- and The Secretary, MBPT, Secretary’s Department, Port House, 2nd Floor, S.V. Marg
post-production equipment, artistes, Ballard Estate, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400001
technicians, etc. Tel: +9122 66564027/ 2611982 Web: www.mumbaiport.gov.in
FEE (INR)
■ Sooryavansham, Fitoor, Mohabbatein and
Commercial Films INR 20,000 TV/ Music Album INR 10,000
Kshanbhar Vishranti are films that were Details on www.mumbaiport.gov.in (Services)
shot here.
AUTHORITY
Alibaug Municipal Corporation
CONTACT DETAILS
RAIGAD Municipal Commissioner
Shetkari Bhavan, Opposite ST Bus Stand, Alibaug HO, Maharashtra – 402201
Tel: +91-2141-222015/ 222946 Web: www.alibagnagarparishad.com
FEE (INR)
Fee is decided on a case to case basis

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ANJARLE BEACH – NATURAL AND UNSPOILT
Anjarle is one of the finest beaches in the Konkan region, covered LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
with white sand and surrounded by palms. Anjarle is also known ■ Anjarle village in Ratnagiri district has a population AUTHORITY
for the Kadyawarcha Ganpati Temple which is located on a cliff. The of ~1,645. Anjarle Gram Panchayat
temple was originally constructed using wooden pillars in ~1150 CE CONTACT DETAILS
■ It has an average high temperature of 34 degree Celsius
(Common Era). and a low of 18 degree Celsius. Secretary Of Panchayat/ Sarpanch
Anjarle Gram Panchayat, Anjarle Post, Dapoli Taluka
■ Anjarle is connected by rail (Khed, 29 km), air (Mumbai, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra – 415714
Houses near Anjarle beach are large, elegant and traditional and 230 km) and road (Mumbai, 230 km; Pune, 240 km). Mobile: +91-97639-72821
surrounded by palm trees. A small port located near the mouth of the
■ Nearby attractions include Karade, Murud and Harnai FEE (INR)
Jog River is popular among tourists. beaches and the Kadyawarcha Ganpati Temple. No fee mentioned by Anjarle Gram Panchayat

The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) holds
Anjarle Turtle Festival in the region to promote tourism and create
awareness.
■ Limited accommodation options are available in the
AUTHORITY
region. Homestays are also quite popular.
Dapoli Tehsil Office
■ Restaurants and local food stalls are available near the CONTACT DETAILS
beach. Locals provide home-cooked cuisine. Catering Tehsildar
facilities can be availed from Dapoli, ~23 km away.
Opposite Mehta Petrol Pump, Dapoli Taluka
■ Basic medical facilities are available at Dapoli. Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra – 415712
Tel: +91-2358-282036
■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post-
production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc., can be FEE (INR)
sourced from Mumbai/Pune. Fee is decided on a case to case basis

■ Nirop was filmed here.

AUTHORITY
Police Department
CONTACT DETAILS
Assistant Police Inspector
Ade Police Station, Ade Post, Dapoli Taluka
Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra – 415714
Tel: +91-2358-238222
Web: www.ratnagiripolice.gov.in
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
number of personnel deployed

RATNAGIRI

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DIVEAGAR BEACH – ONE OF THE FINEST IN KONKAN
Diveagar is a white sand beach that shot into popularity after the LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
accidental discovery of a golden mask of Lord Ganesha. It is part of ■ Diveagar village in Raigad district has a population AUTHORITY
a cluster of three beach towns in Raigad district – the other two of ~3,839. Diveagar Gram Panchayat
being Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar. The Roopnarayan Temple near CONTACT DETAILS
■ The average high temperature is 38 degree Celsius and
the beach is a must-visit attraction. the low is 12 degree Celsius. Secretary Of Panchayat
Diveagar Gram Panchyat Office, Diveagar PO
■ Diveagar is connected by rail (Managaon, 45 km from Shrivardhan Taluka, Raigad District
The prime attraction of the temple is its beautifully-carved 900-year- Shrivardhan), air (Pune, 160 km) and road (Mumbai, Maharashtra – 402404
old statue of Vishnu. The length of the beach is approximately 4 km, 185 km; Pune, 170 km).
with clean and peaceful surroundings. Various water sports activities FEE (INR)
■ Some of the nearest attractions are Harihareshwar Beach, Fee is decided on a case to case basis
are offered at the beach. Murud-Janjira Fort, etc.
AUTHORITY
■ Limited accommodation options are available in the
Tehsildar Office, Shrivardhan Taluka
catchment region.
CONTACT DETAILS
■ Restaurants and catering facilities are available in the Tehsildar
region. There are also several lunch homes close to the
Tehsildar Office, Shrivardhan Taluka, Shrivardhan Taluka
beach which offer local Konkani cuisine.
Raigad District, Maharashtra – 402 110
■ Private taxis owned by individuals are available for hire. Tel: +91-2147-222226 / 222436

■ Basic medical facilities are available at Diveagar. FEE (INR)

Shrivardhan is the closest town for availing good medical Fee is decided on a case to case basis
facilities.
AUTHORITY
■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post- Police Department
production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc. can be
CONTACT DETAILS
sourced from Mumbai/Pune.
Police Inspector
■ Ek Duje Ke Liye and Ventilator were filmed here. Police Station, Dighi Coastal, Shrivardhan Taluka
Raigad District, Maharashtra – 402402
Tel: +91-2147-2243307
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
number of personnel deployed

RAIGAD

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GANPATIPULE BEACH – SERENE AND SEDATE
Ganpatipule is an idyllic getaway that attracts peace-seekers, beach LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
lovers and pilgrims since it has a Ganesha temple that only enhances ■ Ganpatipule town in Ratnagiri district has a population AUTHORITY
the amazing backdrop. The Ganesha idol in the temple, carved from of ~412. Maharashtra Maritime Board
a massive rock, is believed to be swayambhu (self-originated). The CONTACT DETAILS
■ The average high temperature is 34 degree Celsius and
temple itself is ~400 years old. low is 18 degree Celsius. Regional Port Officer, Malvan
Port Officers, Ratnagiri, Government Premises
■ It is connected by rail (Ratnagiri, 31 km), air (Mumbai, 310 Bunder Road, Mandavi, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra – 415612
Situated in the evergreen ranges of the Sahyadri, rich in flora, km) and road (Mumbai, 352 km) Tel: +91-2352-222160
Ganpatipule is mostly a white sand beach with a mix of fine black Web: www.mahammb.maharashtra.gov.in
■ Nearest attractions are Ware Beach, Jaigad Fort, Jaigad
sand in certain patches. Food stalls, horse and camel rides and water Lighthouse, etc. FEE (INR)
sports are the great attractions of the beach. Commercial Films 12,000
■ Star category hotels and luxury resorts are limited in TV/ Music Album 8,000
the region. Several mid-range and budget category Details on www.mahammb.maharashtra.gov.in
accommodation as well as homestays are available near (Citizen Charter)
the beach.
AUTHORITY
■ Restaurants and local food stalls are available in the region. Police Department
Catering facilities are available in Ratnagiri town.
CONTACT DETAILS
■ Basic medical facilities are available in Ganpatipule town; Police Inspector
speciality hospitals are available in Ratnagiri town. Jaigad Police Station, Police Outpost
■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post- Malgund-Ganpatipule
Tel: +91-2357-235233
production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc. can be
Web: www.ratnagiripolice.gov.in
sourced from Mumbai/Pune.
FEE (INR)
■ Killa and Navra Maza Navsacha were filmed here. Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
number of personnel deployed

RATNAGIRI

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HARIHARESHWAR BEACH – HOUSE OF GOD
Harihareshwar Beach is located in the southernmost end of Raigad LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
district. Surrounded by four hills – Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, ■ Harihareshwar village in Raigad district has a population AUTHORITY
Bramhadri and Pushpadri – Harihareshwar is often referred to as of ~1,118. Harihareshwar Gram Panchayat
Devghar or House of God. It is a secluded region with two beaches CONTACT DETAILS
■ The average high temperature is 38 degree Celsius and
on either side of the Harihareshwar temple and is bound by the low is 12 degree Celsius. Secretary of Panchayat
Sahyadri hills. Harihareshwar Gram Panchayat Office
■ It is connected by rail (Managaon, 45 km from Harihareshwar PO, Shrivardhan Taluka
Shrivardhan), air (Pune, 170 km) and road (Mumbai, 185 Raigad District, Maharashtra – 402110
The typical characteristic of beaches in this region is a thin layer of km). Sachin Gaurav – Mobile: +91-92731-47435 / 81495 05000
white sand covering fine black sand beneath. Kal Bhairav Jayanti is ■ Some of the nearest attractions are Diveagar Beach, FEE (INR)
celebrated with much pomp at Harihareshwar beach. Kondavali Beach, Jeevaneshwar Temple, etc. Fee is decided on a case to case basis
■ Limited accommodation options are available in the
AUTHORITY
catchment region. The region is also known for its Tehsildar Office, Shrivardhan Taluka
homestays.
CONTACT DETAILS
■ Restaurants and catering facilities are available in the Tehsildar
region. There are also several lunch homes near the beach
Tehsildar Office, Shrivardhan Taluka
offering local Konkani cuisine.
Raigad District, Maharashtra – 402110
■ Private taxis owned by individuals are available for hire. Tel: +91-2147-222226 / 222436

■ Basic medical facilities are available in the Harihareshwar FEE (INR)

region. Shrivardhan is the closest town to avail medical Fee is decided on a case to case basis
facilities.
AUTHORITY
■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post- Police Department
production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc. can be
CONTACT DETAILS
sourced from Mumbai/Pune.
Police Inspector
Shrivardhan Police Station, Shrivardhan Taluka
Raigad District, Maharashtra – 402110
Tel: +91-2147-222228
Web: www.raigadpolice.gov.in
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
number of personnel deployed

RAIGAD

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JUHU BEACH – THE CELEBRITY BEACH
Juhu Beach in Mumbai is one of the most visited and popular beaches LOCATION FACT FILE
in Maharashtra, stretching up to six kilometres. To the north of this ■ Juhu Beach is approximately 18 km from
beach is Gandhi Gram, where Mahatma Gandhi lived during his days city centre, in the western suburbs of
as a practising lawyer. The southern end of the beach is marked by a Mumbai in Mumbai Suburban district.
number of luxury hotels. ■ Mumbai has an average high temperature
of 34 degree Celsius and a minimum of 18
Juhu is famous as the Beverly Hills of Bollywood since many degree Celsius.
celebrity actors have their residences here. The Maharashtra Tourism ■ Juhu beach is connected by rail (Andheri,
Development Board (MTDC) is planning a revamp of the sea front 3.1 km/ Mumbai Central, 23 km) and air
(Mumbai, 9 km).
to make it more attractive for visitors. The beach is also well known
as the place for visarjan of Ganesha idols during Ganesh Chaturthi ■ Nearby attractions include ISKCON temple,
festival. Juhu Koliwada Village, Versova Beach, Juhu
Aerodrome, etc.
■ Several star and budget category hotels are
available in Mumbai.
■ Ample catering facilities and restaurants
offering multiple cuisines are available in
Mumbai.
■ Mumbai has good medical facilities as well
as speciality hospitals.
■ As the hub of Indian cinema, Mumbai has
ample support infrastructure in terms of
pre- and post-production equipment,
artistes, technicians, etc.
■ Juhu Beach is famous for its food stalls
offering pan-India snacks at reasonable
prices.
■ Anand, Gharonda, Mardaani, Sarkar 3 and
Aga Bai Areycha are among the many films
that have been shot here.
MUMBAI SUBURBAN
PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
AUTHORITY
Maharashtra Maritime Board
CONTACT DETAILS
Office Of The Port Inspector
Versova Port, Madh Jetty, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400061
Tel: +91-22-28894627
Regional Port Office (Bandra)
Govind Patil Marg, Khardanda, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400 053
Tel: +91-22-26490873 Fax: +91-22-26058793
FEE (INR)
Commercial Films INR 12,000 TV/ Music Album INR 8,000
Details on www.mahammb.maharashtra.gov.in (Citizen Charter)
AUTHORITY
Mumbai Port Trust
CONTACT DETAILS
The Chief Public Relations Officer
The Secretary, MBPT, Secretary’s Department, Port House, 2nd Floor, S.V. Marg
Ballard Estate, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400001
Tel: +91-22-66564027 / 22611982 Web: www.mumbaiport.gov.in
FEE (INR)
Commercial Films INR 20,000 TV/ Music Album INR10 000
Details on www.mumbaiport.gov.in (Services)
AUTHORITY
Commissionerate of Customs
CONTACT DETAILS
Assistant Commissioner Of Preventive (General)
Commissioner Of Customs (Preventive), New Customs House
Ballard Estate, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400001
Tel: +91-22-22757702
FEE (INR)
Only details to be provided for information purpose
AUTHORITY
Police Department
CONTACT DETAILS
Senior Police Inspector, Theatre Branch
Desk 10, Police Commissioner’s Office, Dr D N Road, Fort
Opposite Crawford Market, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400001
Tel: +91-22-22620111 Web: www.mumbaipolice.maharashtra.gov.in
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the number of
personnel deployed
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KASHID BEACH – ALLURING WHITE SAND
Kashid Beach is one of the most alluring beaches in the Konkan belt LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
of Maharashtra. It is very popular mainly because of its white sand, ■ Kashid, a medium-sized village in Raigad district has a AUTHORITY
blue sea, green mountains, paddy fields and rivulets. Kashid is a 3-km- population of ~1,138. Kashid Gram Panchayat Office
long stretch tucked in between two rocky hillocks with casuarina CONTACT DETAILS
■ Its average high temperature is 38 degree Celsius while
groves along the shore. low is 12 degree Celsius. Secretary Of Gram Panchayat
Kashid Gram Panchayat Office, Murud-Alibag Road
■ Kashid is connected by rail (Roha, 50 km), air (Mumbai, 134 Kashid PO, Murud Taluka
Sea waves in Kashid are unusually high and reach up to ~5-6 ft. km) and road (Pune, 170 km; Mumbai, 130 km). Raigad District, Maharashtra – 402401
During monsoons they are dangerously high and surfing is not E-mail: grampanchayatkashid@gmail.com
■ Some of the nearest attractions are Murud-Janjira Fort,
recommended between June and September. Nawab’s Palace, Ganpatipule Temple, Birla Temple, FEE (INR)
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. Fee is decided on a case to case basis
■ Limited accommodation facilities are available in the
AUTHORITY
region. Homestays and bed and breakfast are quite Police Department
popular in the region.
CONTACT DETAILS
■ Restaurants and catering facilities are available in the Police Inspector
region. Several lunch homes offering local Konkani cuisine
Murud Police Station, Murud Taluka
are also available near the beach.
Raigad District, Maharashtra – 402401
■ Logistics can be arranged from Alibaug, the nearest town. Tel: +91-2382-270066
Web: www.raigadpolice.gov.in
■ Alibaug is the nearest town to avail medical facilities.
FEE (INR)
■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post- Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc. can be number of personnel deployed
sourced from Mumbai.
■ Race 2 was filmed here.

RAIGAD

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KUNKESHWAR BEACH – KASHI OF SOUTHERN KONKAN
Kunkeshwar Beach is one of the major attractions of Sindhudurg LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
region due to its long seashore, white sand and water sport activities. ■ Kunkeshwar village in Sindhudurg district has a population AUTHORITY
The drive along the Kunkeshwar coastal area offers stunning views of of ~1,829. Maharashtra Maritime Board
the Arabian Sea throughout the year. CONTACT DETAILS
■ The average high temperature is 34 degree Celsius and
low is 20 degree Celsius. Regional Port Officer Devgad
An important attraction of this beach is the Kunkeshwar Temple Office Of Port Inspector, Devgad
■ Kunkeshwar village is connected by rail (Kankavli, 52 km), Tel: +91-2364-262258
dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed to have been built around air (Goa, 170 km) and road (Mumbai, 510 km).
12th century CE (Common Era) in the Konkani architectural style by Ports Office, Vengurla
■ Nearest attractions are Anganewadi (Shree Bharadi Devi), Tel : +91-2366-262014 / 262077
rulers of the Yadava dynasty and is popularly known as the Kashi of Devbaug Beach, Dhamapur Lake, etc. Web: https://mahammb.maharashtra.gov.in/
southern Konkan.
■ Star category hotels and accommodation facilities are FEE (INR)
limited in the Sindhudurg region. Budget accommodation ■ Commercial Films – INR 12,000 per day

and lodges are easily available in the city.
■ Basic medical facilities are available at Devgad, 14 km from
Kunkeshwar Beach.
■ Kunkeshwar Beach has plenty of restaurants and food
stalls.
■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post-
production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc. can be
sourced from Mumbai/Pune.
■ Commercial Serials & Music Album – INR 8,000 per day
■ Films, Feature Films and Serials assisted by National
Film Development Corporation – INR 5,000 per day
■ Commercial Advertisement Films – INR 4,000 per day
■ Rates for shooting after sunset and before sunrise are
twice the rates mentioned above
AUTHORITY
Police Department
CONTACT DETAILS
Sub Inspector
Devgad Police Station, Devgad Taluka,
Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra – 416613
Tel: +91-2364-261333
E-mail: sinps.devgad@mahapolice.gov.in
Web: www.sindhudurgpolice.gov.in/devgad
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
number of personnel deployed

SINDHUDURG

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MADH ISLAND – BEACHES, FORT AND MORE
Madh Island is a group of fishing villages and farmlands in northern LOCATION FACT FILE
Mumbai. Bound by the Arabian Sea in the west and the Malad Creek ■ Located towards the northwest coast of
in the east, Madh Island has traditionally been known for its beaches – Mumbai, Madh Island in Mumbai Suburban
Aksa, Dana Paani and Silver Beach – an old fort and a 16th century CE district has a population of ~10,046.
(Common Era) Portuguese church. ■ The average maximum temperature is 34
degree Celsius and minimum is 18 degree
Since time immemorial, it has been a favoured location for Bollywood Celsius.
movies and soap operas. Erangal, a picturesque village in Madh Island, ■ It is connected by rail (Malad, 12.8 km), air
is a popular filming location. (Mumbai, 22 km) and road (CST, Mumbai,
43 km). Ferry services are also available
from Versova Beach to Madh Island.
■ Nearest attractions are Juhu Beach, Versova
Beach, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, etc.
■ Madh Island is famous for private
bungalows and boutique stays which may
be hired for filming. Mumbai has several
high-end luxury and budget hotels.
■ Ample catering facilities and restaurants
offering multiple cuisines are available in
Mumbai.
■ Mumbai has good medical facilities as well
as speciality hospitals.
■ As the hub of Indian cinema, it has ample
support infrastructure in terms of pre- and
post-production equipment, artistes,
technicians, etc.
■ Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Shootout
at Wadala, Mard, Zamana Deewana,
Khalnayak, Shatranj, Chandrakanta, etc.
have been filmed here.
MUMBAI SUBURBAN
PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
AUTHORITY
Maharashtra Maritime Board
CONTACT DETAILS
Office Of The Port Inspector Regional Port Officer
Office Of The Port Inspector, Versova Port, Madh Jetty
Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400061
Tel: +91-22-28894627
Regional Port Office (Bandra), Govind Patil Marg, Khardanda
Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400 053
Tel: +91-22-26490873 Fax:+91-22-26058793
FEE (INR)
Commercial Films INR12,000 TV/Music Album INR 8,000
Details on www.mahammb.maharshtra.gov.in (Citizen Charter)
AUTHORITY
Mumbai Port Trust
CONTACT DETAILS
The Chief Public Relations Officer
The Secretary, MBPT, Secretary’s Department, Port House, 2nd Floor
S.V. Marg Ballard Estate, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400001
Tel: +91-22-66564027/ 2611982 Web: www.mumbaiport.gov.in
FEE (INR)
Commercial Films INR 20,000 TV/ Music Album INR10,000
Details on www.mumbaiport.gov.in (Services)
AUTHORITY
Commissionerate Of Customs
CONTACT DETAILS
Assistant Commissioner Of Preventive (General)
Commissioner Of Customs (Preventive), New Customs House
Ballard Estate, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400001
Tel: +91-22-22757702
FEE (INR)
Only details to be provided for information purpose
AUTHORITY
Vesawa Machimar Sahakari Society Ltd
CONTACT DETAILS
Chairman
Vesawa Machimar Sahakari Society, Versova Village
Andheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400061
FEE (INR)
Fee is decided by the Society
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RADHANAGARI DAM – A CENTURY-OLD DAM
Covering ~11,000 hectares of wooded hills and standing 42.68 LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
metres high, Radhanagari Dam is a gravity dam constructed across ■ Radhanagari is a large village located in Kolhapur district AUTHORITY
Bhogawati River. It is a century-old dam that was built by visionary and has a population of ~6,197. Kolhapur Irrigation Division (North)
Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, the first king of the then princely state CONTACT DETAILS
■ It has an average high temperature of 34 degree Celsius
of Kolhapur. The dam is primarily used for hydro-electric power and a low of 18 degree Celsius. Executive Engineer
generation, with an installed capacity of 10 MW. Kolhapur Sinchan Bhavan, Tarabai Park
■ It is connected by rail (Kolhapur, 2.5 km), air Kolhapur, Maharashtra – 416003
(Pune, 240 km) and road (Mumbai-Kolhapur, 380 km; Tel: +91-231-2654736
Apart from generation of electricity, the water of the dam is also used Pune- Kolhapur, 250 km).
for irrigation. The dam is located at a scenic spot, with a spectacular FEE (INR)
■ Nearby attractions are Kopeshwar Temple, Panhala Fort, Fee of INR 5,000 to 15,000 per day for shooting is charged
backdrop of thick forest that is home to many birds and varied flora. Sargeshwar Sanctuary, New Palace, Vishalgad Fort, etc. as per Government Order SHO 2000/(212/2000)
■ Star and budget hotels are limited in the surrounding
AUTHORITY
region. Kolhapur is the nearest city to avail District Collector, Kolhapur
accommodation facilities.
CONTACT DETAILS
■ Local eateries and food stalls are available near the dam. Collector & District Magistrate, Kolhapur
However, Kolhapur is the nearest region to avail restaurant
Collectorate Kolhapur, Swarajya Bhavan, Nagala Park
and catering facilities.
Kolhapur, Maharashtra – 416003
■ Medical facilities are available in Kolhapur town. Tel: +91-231-2656006

■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post- FEE (INR)

production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc. can be Fee is decided on a case to case basis
sourced from Kolhapur/Mumbai/Pune.
AUTHORITY
Police Department
CONTACT DETAILS
Commissioner Of Police
Superintendent Of Police, Bawada Road
Kolhapur, Maharashtra – 416003
Tel: +91-231-2653960
Mobile: +91-72180-38585 / 95523-28383
E-mail: sp.kolhapur@mahapolice.gov.in
Web: www.kolhapurpolice.gov.in
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
KOLHAPUR number of personnel deployed

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SINDHUDURG BACKWATERS – A SPELLBINDING STRETCH
A trip to the Sindhudurg coastal region is incomplete without a
ride through its famous backwaters – a hidden gem of coastal
Maharashtra. The backwaters offers a picturesque stretch of land
endowed with beautiful seashores, scenic mountains and captivating
natural surroundings.
Walaval Backwaters offers a truly spellbinding view of the Tarkarli
creek (estuary) situated between the majestic mountains that slope
down to meet the stream. Nerurpar, a 15-km-long channel at Kudal
provides excellent views for cinematographers. Karli, Katwan, Aronda-
Kiranpani, etc., also offer magnificent views.
SINDHUDURG
LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
■ Sindhudurg district has a population of ~8,50,000. AUTHORITY
Maharashtra Maritime Board
■ The backwaters have an average high temperature of
CONTACT DETAILS
34 degree Celsius and a low of 20 degree Celsius.
Regional Port Officer, Malvan
■ Connectivity is via rail (Sindhudurg, 31 km), air
Office Of The Port Inspector, Malvan.
(Goa, 170 km) and road (Mumbai, 489 km).
Tel: +91-2365-252033
■ Nearby attractions include Tarkarli backwaters, Regional Port Office (Vengurla), Salgaonkar Building
No-32, Parulekar Galli, Vengurla Taluka, Sindhudurg
beautiful mountains across the sea and lush
green forest. Tel: +91-2366-262077
Web: www.mahammb.maharashtra.gov.in
■ Star category hotels and accommodation facilities
FEE (INR)
are limited in the Sindhudurg region. Budget
■ Commercial Films – INR 12,000 per day
accommodation and lodges are easily available.
■ Commercial Serials & Music Album – INR 8,000 per day
Houseboat stays are also available. ■ Films, Feature Films and Serials assisted by National
■ Sindhudurg town has good medical facilities as well as Film Development Corporation – INR 5,000 per day
■ Commercial Advertisement Films – INR 4,000 per day
speciality hospitals.
■ Rates for shooting after sunset and before sunrise are
■ Catering facilities and restaurants offering multiple twice the rates mentioned above
cuisines are available in Sindhudurg town.
AUTHORITY
■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post- District Collector Office
production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc. can
be sourced from Pune/Mumbai. CONTACT DETAILS
District Collector
District Collector Building, Sindhudurg Nagari
Oras, Maharashtra – 416812 Tel: +91-2362-228844 / 45
E-mail: collcol.si-mh@nic.in/ mahsin@nic.in
Web: www. sindhudurg.nic.in
FEE (INR)
NA
AUTHORITY
Police Department
CONTACT DETAILS
Police Inspector, Malvan Police Station
Tarkarli, Malvan, Nivati, Maharashtra – 416606
Tel: +91-2365-228200 / 253533
E-mail: sinps.malvan@mahapolice.gov.in
Web: www.sindhudurgpolice.gov.in/malvan
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
number of personnel deployed
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TARKARLI BEACH – THE CORAL BEACH
Tarkarli Beach is located next to a village by the same name in Malvan LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
taluka of Sindhudurg district. It is a coral beach with beautiful and ■ Tarkarli village in Sindhudurg district has a population AUTHORITY
clear white sand, serene backwaters and plenty of greenery. of ~1,780. Maharashtra Maritime Board

■ It has an average high temperature of 34 degree Celsius CONTACT DETAILS

The beach offers spectacular views since it lies at the convergence and a low of 20 degree Celsius. Regional Port Officer, Malvan
of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea. Tarkarli Beach is best known Office Of The Port Inspector, Malvan
■ Tarkarli village is connected by rail (Sindhudurg, 31 km), air Tel : +91-2365-252033
for scuba diving and dolphin-watch rides into the sea. Tarkarli (Goa, 170 km) and road (Mumbai, 489 km).
village is famous for the annual Ramnavami celebrations held in the Ports Office, Vengurla
■ Nearby attractions include Bhogwe Beach, Tsunami Island, Tel: +91-2366-262014 / 262077
Mahapurush temple. Nivati Fort, Sindhudurg Fort, etc. Web: https://mahammb.maharashtra.gov.in/

■ Hotel options are limited in the region. MTDC has a resort
at Tarkali Beach which offers excellent views.
■ Ample eateries and food stalls are present in the region.
■ Tarkarli village has basic medical facilities. Speciality
medical facilities are available in Sindhudurg city.
FEE (INR)
■ Commercial Films – INR 12,000 per day
■ Commercial Serials & Music Album – INR 8,000 per day
■ Films, Feature Films and Serials assisted by National
Film Development Corporation – INR 5,000 per day
■ Commercial Advertisement Films – INR 4,000 per day
■ Rates for shooting after sunset and before sunrise are

■ Equipment can be sourced from Kolhapur, ~3 hours’ drive twice the rates mentioned above
from Sindhudurg or from Pune/Mumbai.
AUTHORITY
■ A PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Police Department
certified scuba-diving institute is located near the beach.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sub Inspector
Malvan Police Station
Tarkarli, Malvan, Nivati
Maharashtra – 416606
Tel: +91-2365-228200 / 253533
E-mail: sinps.malvan@mahapolice.gov.in
Web: www.sindhudurgpolice.gov.in/malvan
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
number of personnel deployed

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THOSEGHAR WATERFALLS – INCREDIBLY PICTURESQUE
Thoseghar Waterfalls is a scenic spot with a series of waterfalls, LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
heights of which range between 15 and 20 metres. One of them is ■ Thoseghar village is located on the edge of the Konkan AUTHORITY
even as high as 500 metres. The waterfall is also well-known as Ram region, ~ 20 km from Satara city in Satara district. The Office Of The Deputy Conservator Of Forests (Territorial)
Lakshman Waterfall. village has a population of ~1,026. Satara

■ The average maximum temperature is 38 degree Celsius CONTACT DETAILS

The spot transforms into a picturesque location during the rainy and minimum is 12 degree Celsius. Deputy Conservator Of Forests
season as water gushes down with force, throwing up bubbles of Povai Naka, Old Treasury Compound, Satara
■ The village is connected by rail (Satara, 20 km), air (Pune, Satara District, Maharashtra – 415001
spray. The immediate surrounding is calm and quiet, with a clean lake 150 km) and road (Mumbai, 280 km). Tel: +91-2162-233614
and dark wooded hills. ■ Nearest attractions are Chalkewadi Windmills, Kaas Telefax: +91-2162-233614
E-mail: dcfsatara@sancharnet.in
Plateau, Koyna Dam, etc.
Web: www.mahaforest.nic.in
■ Star category hotel options are limited in Satara. Budget
FEE (INR)
category hotels and lodges are easily available in the Fee is decided on a case to case basis
region.
■ Restaurants and food stalls offering local as well as various AUTHORITY
other cuisines are available in Satara city. Police Department
CONTACT DETAILS
■ Medical facilities are available in Satara city.
Police Inspector
■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post- Satara Taluka Police Station, Radhika Road, Near Shivtej
production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc. can be Satara, Maharashtra – 415001
sourced from Pune/Mumbai. Tel: +91-2162-233949
WhatsApp: +91-82753-82401
■ It is advisable to wear anti-skid shoes and carry rain jackets E-mail : sataratps.satara@mahapolice.gov.in
during monsoons as the area has several slopes and Web: www.satarapolice.gov.in
becomes very slippery.
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
number of personnel deployed

SATARA

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VENGURLA BEACH – THE GEM OF SINDHUDURG
Vengurla Beach, located along the coast of Vengurla town in
Sindhudurg district, is surrounded by a semi-circular range of hills
with lush green foliage composed of cashew, mango, coconut and
a variety of berry trees. Vengurla is famous for its white sand and
aquatic life and is among the few unspoilt and less-commercial
beaches of Maharashtra.
Vengurla town that lies next to the beach is well-known for its folk
art, Dashavatara. Vengurla Beach finds mention in historical texts as
a place of trade settlements.
SINDHUDURG
LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
■ Vengurla village in Sindhudurg district has a population AUTHORITY
of ~12,392. Maharashtra Maritime Board
CONTACT DETAILS
■ Sindhudurg has an average high temperature of 34
degree Celsius and a low of 20 degree Celsius. Regional Port Officer (Vengurla)
Devgad Port Office
■ Vengurla village is connected by rail (Sawantwadi, 20 km), Tel: +91-2364-262258
air (Goa, 88 km) and road (Mumbai, 500 km). Amol Tamhankar
Mobile: +91-94233-02398
■ Nearby attractions include Vengurla Lighthouse,
Sagareshwar Beach, Shiroda, Shri Sateri Temple, Shri Web: www.mahammb.maharashtra.gov.in
Rameshwar Temple, etc. FEE (INR)
■ Commercial Films – INR12,000 per day
■ Star category hotels and accommodation facilities are
■ Commercial Serials & Music Album – INR 8,000 per day
limited in the Sindhudurg region. Budget accommodation ■ Films, Feature Films and Serials assisted by National
and lodges are however easily available in the city. Films Development Corporation – INR 5,000 per day
■ Commercial Advertisement Films – INR 4000 per day
■ Vengurla village has basic medical facilities. Speciality
■ Rates for shooting after sunset and before sunrise are
medical facilities are available in Sindhudurg city.
twice the rates mentioned above
■ Restaurants and food stalls are present in the region.
AUTHORITY
■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post- Police Department
production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc. can be
sourced from Mumbai/Pune. CONTACT DETAILS
Sub Inspector
Vengurla Police Station
Camp Road, Vengurla, Maharashtra – 416516
Tel: +91-2362-263433
E-mail: sinps.vengurla@mahapolice.gov.in
Web: www.sindhudurgpolice.gov.in/vengurla
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
number of personnel deployed
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WILSON DAM – ONCE THE LARGEST EARTHEN DAM
Wilson Dam, built on Pravara River, is a remarkable 150-metre LOCATION FACT FILE PERMISSION AND FEE DETAILS
structure that is a testament to British engineering skills. Completed ■ Bhandardara in Ahmednagar district has a population AUTHORITY
by the end of 1926 at 270-ft (above river bed) and 278 ft (above of ~1765. Command Area Development
lowest foundation), the dam was one of the highest in Asia at that Authority/ Sinchan Bhawan Campus
■ The average high temperature is 40 degree Celsius and
time. The area at the foot of the dam has now been transformed low is 14 degree Celsius. CONTACT DETAILS
into a lush green garden with huge trees that house a large Executive Engineer
■ It is connected by rail (Igatpuri, 5.8 km), air (Mumbai, 185 Sinchan Bhavan Campus, Trimbak Road
number of bats. km; Pune, 170 km) and road (Mumbai, 185 km). Nashik, Maharashtra – 422002
■ Some nearby attractions are Arthur Lake, Mount Kalsubai, Tel: +91-253-2315485 / 2311906
According to mythology, Sage Agastya was deep in meditation Randha Falls, Umbrella Falls, Ratangad Fort, etc. E-mail: eemidnsk@dataone.in/
in the region, when pleased with his devotion Lord Rama blessed eemidnasik@wrd.maharashtra.gov.in
■ A few luxury and budget hotels are available in the region.
him with a stream of Ganga River - Amrit Vahini or the Pravara River FEE (INR)
which now flows through the hillocks of Bhandardara. ■ Akole, the nearest town, has restaurants that serve INR 15,000 per day (Hindi Movie)
Maharashtrian and North Indian cuisines. Local food stalls INR 7,000 per day (Marathi Movie)
are available near the dam.
AUTHORITY
■ Akole has basic medical facilities; speciality hospitals are Shendi Gram Panchayat
available in Nashik.
CONTACT DETAILS
■ Support infrastructure in terms of pre- and post- Sarpanch
production equipment, artistes, technicians, etc. can be Gram Panchayat Office, Shendi, Maharashtra – 414601
sourced from Mumbai/Pune. Tel: +91-241-2726022
■ Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Raju Chacha, Khakee, etc. have been FEE (INR)
filmed here. Fee is decided on the basis of the application

AUTHORITY
Police Department
CONTACT DETAILS
Superintendent Of Police
Dhumalwadi Road, Amrut Nagar
Tel: +91-724-2435500 / 2445333
E-mail: sp.akola@mahapolice.gov.in
Web: www.akolepolice.gov.in
FEE (INR)
Police protection charges as applicable, depending on the
number of personnel deployed

AHMEDNAGAR

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