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Maharashtra Beaches & Seaforts
Maharastra is the perfect place to start on an enlightening tour. No other
coasting India offers you such a vast choice of majestic Ports like khanderi,
Undheri, Malvani, Goa, Murud, Sindhudurg and Suvarnadurg. Discover the real
Maharastra while you soak up the soft sands.
Or explore intriguing sights. There's so much you can do. Study temple and
churches. Stroll through whispering coconut groves. Hill and valleys. Look
for tiny, picturesque villages. Acquaint yourself with different people
… and their lifestyle. Sample authentic Konken cuisine …. Solkadhi,
bangda, pomfret, curry, modak, rice, chapattis, dishes with jackfruit, kokam
sherbet and, of course, the world famous Devgad alphonso.
You could arrange fun day - trips or get away on a weekend. Indulge in adventurous
water sports or daydream on secluded, golden sands. If you happen to have
a special interest in Ports and their history.
Any place you choose is conveniently linked to Mumbai- a good starting
point. And all these places are well-connected buses. The coastal climate
of Maharastra makes traveling pleasant all round the year. Sea are rough
only during the monsoon which strikes between June and September - Depending
on the kind of holiday you plan you can be positive that is no ordinary
holiday. Because Maharastra is no ordinary place!
Bassein
Bassein used to be a place for ship-building in the beginning of the seventeenth
century . it was here that the Marathas besieged the Portuguese in 1739.
The ruins of the Portuguese Fort still stand almost hidden by brushwood
and palm groves. About 10 kms. to the north-west lies Nalasopara village,
the capital of the Konkan from about 1500 B. C. - 1300 A. D. Many Buddhist
relics were discovered here. Nalasopara is believed to have been Gautama
Buddha's birthplace in a previous life. To the north of Nalasopara is
the Agar of Agashi and to the south the Agar of Bassein.
Marve, Manori, Gorai
North of Mumbai, and away from its busting crowds and pollution, are these
three gems that have become popular havens for Mumbai's beleaguered fun
lovers. Marve, the closest and the quietest are a lovely little fishing
village. It has some beautiful bungalows owned by Mumbai's elite for weekend
gateways. Low hills along the beach offer you extraordinary views of sunrise
and sunset. Gorai and Manori, a little further away, are more crowded
with revelers and are famous for all night beach parties.
Shriwardhan - Harihareshwar
Gentle winds, soft sands and inviting waters make Shriwardhan Bay irresistible
to beach lovers. And if one relishes sea-food, there is no dearth of delicacies
to sample here. The adventurers can even take a small boat to the north
side of the bay and explore a land where the 'Peshwas' or Prime minister
of Maratha Kingdom, originally resided.
Mandwa Kihim
Twelve miles north of Alibag on the north coast and easily accessible
from Mumbai, Mandwa is a beautiful, untrodden beach. On a clear day one
can enjoy a long, breathtaking view right up to the Gateway of India.
Mandwa village too has a charm of its own- with its beautiful groves of
coconut palms. For an unusual tent holiday, is the nearby Kihim beach.
Murud Janjira
Formerly the capital town of the Siddis of Janjira, Murud is today popular
for its alluring beach, whispering casuarinas, coconut and betel palms,
and an ancient fort.
On a hillock to the north is the shrine of Lord Dattatraya, the three
heads representing Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. The 300-years old fort
of Janjira is an architectural marvel- once upon a time considered to
be impregnable. The palace of the Nawab and the Janjira caves are also
a must for the tourist.
Velneshwar
North of the Shastri river lies the idyllic village of Velneshwar. The
quite, coconut-fringed beach offers the visitor the ideal opportunity
for swimming or just relaxing. There is an old Shiva temple in the environs
which is often frequented by pilgrims.
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