It makes for the perfect opportunity for Mumbaikars to witness the entire breeding process up close and personal. That’s what travel company T Trikon is offering people with a two-day trip to the Konkan village this weekend. Tour operator Eshant Saha informs us that the itinerary also includes staying in local houses since there are no hotels there; digging into home-made food and drinks like sol kadi; visiting the nearby Bankot fort that’s believed to be around 2,000 years old; and a trip to the famous Harihareshwar Temple, located right next to the beach there. “We have been organising this trip for quite a few years,” he shares, meaning that there are lots of different activities on offer, though the focus will remain on the endangered species who, like we said, are caught between a rock and a hard place.  

On: March 4 to 6, and March 18 to 20 Meeting Point Dadar East station 
Log on to: ttrikon.com 
Cost: Rs 3,750 including travel