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Maharashtra is another coastal state of India with a good
number of seaside resorts and beach resorts. One of the
major features of the beaches of Maharashtra is a fact that
they live essentially safe waters, making them the perfectly
ideal family beach sites. If one has a special interest in
forts and their history, check out the costal fort sites of
Maharashtra, the perfect place to start on an enlightening
heritage tour.
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BEACHES OF
MAHARASHTRA |
Juhu
Beach
Juhu is
one of the
largest
and
frequently
visited
tourist
beaches of
India on
the shores
of Arabian
Sea.
Mostly
famous as
the best
hangout
zone of
Mumbai
city this
place
mainly
attracts
people to
get a
taste of
the famous
Mumbai
Bhelpuri
and Kulfi.
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Marine
Drive -
Chowpatty
Beach
Chopwpatty
beach is
situated
in the
heart of
Mumbai and
has got
rich
historical
link ups
with the
freedom
movement.
Presently
this is
the spot
where Lord
Ganesha's
images are
immersed
after the
conclusion
of the
Ganesha
Chaturthi
festival.
Madh
Island
Beach
Madh
Island is
a popular
picnic
spot,
dotted
with
exquisite
bungalows
and an
urban
aura. This
place has
a
reputation
of being
the spot
to check
out for
the most
lavish
beach
parties
held
outside
Mumbai.
Marve-Manori-Gorai
Lying to
the north
of Mumbai,
are three
beautiful
and serene
getaways,
for those
who are
craving to
take a
break from
the hectic
and
chaotic
city life.
Marve is a
quaint
little
fishing
village,
the
nearest
and the
quietest
of the
three.
Gorai and
Manori, a
little
further
away, are
more
popular
for their
wonderful
all night
beach
parties.
Ganapatipule
Beach
If one
prefers a
beach with
a
religious
flavour,
then
Ganapatipulle
is the
best
resort.
Set along
the
western
cost of
Maharashtra,
this place
is one of
the 'Ashta
Ganapati'
pilgrimage
sites of
India.
Murud -
Janjira
Alibaug is
the
headquarter
town of
the Raigad
district
and a
convenient
base for
the nearby
beaches. A
former
capital
town of
the Siddis
of Janjira,
Murud
today is
popular
for its
alluring
and
spacious
beach
fringed
with palm
trees.
Situated
just a few
kilometres
away from
here are
two
undiscovered
beach
sites of
Kashid and
Nandgaon.
Baseein
Located
77-km away
from
Mumbai,
during the
17th
century
Bassein
served as
an
important
shipbuilding
center. In
1739, this
was the
site of
the
Portuguese
defeat at
the hands
of the
Marathas.
Having a
similar
backdrop
to that of
Goa, this
beach
serves one
of the
best
choices to
take some
time off
from the
hectic
schedule
of city
life.
Dahanu-Bordi
Beaches
Dahanu-Bordi,
with a
beautiful
seaside
are
situated
in Thane
district.
A notable
vast
streach
unspoilt
beach and
the
coastline
that's
17-km
long. The
unique
feature of
Dahanu is
the
Chickoo
(fruit)
orchids
spread
over a
large
area.
Harnai
Beach
A very
secluded
beach site
of
Maharashtra,
situated
at a
distance
of about
200-km
from
Mumbai,
Harnai is
gaining
tourist
importance
day by day
and is
usually
the most
visited
hotspot
for the
people of
Mumbai and
Pune.
Kihim &
Mandwa
About
20-kms
from
Alibaug
and easily
accessible
from
Mumbai,
Mandawa is
a
beautiful
and clean
beach.
Those
searching
for quite
surroundings,
the nearby
Kihim
beach with
its
unspoilt
and
isolated
ambience
is a
lovely
place.
Vijaydurg
-
Sindhudurg
Once
tactes as
the
naval-bases
of the
reign of
the Great
Chattrapati
Shivaji,
these
places
gained
importance
because of
their
picturesque
beaches.
Other
attractions
are the
Vijayadurg
fort built
by Shivaji
in the
17th centu
Shriwardhan
-
Harihareshwar
Shriwardhan
Bay
located in
Raigad
district
makes an
irresistible
beach site
as it's
blessed
with
gentle
winds,
soft sands
and
inviting
waters,
which
attracts
beach
lovers in
large
numbers.
It's also
a splendid
place for
seafood
lovers
where one
can relish
tempting
seafood of
numerous
varieties.
Tarkarli
Tarkarli
is
situated
6-km south
of Malvan
and 546-km
from
Mumbai on
the west
coast of
India, at
the
confluence
of the
Karli
River and
the
Arabian
Sea. This
place has
a secluded
golden
beach with
aquamarine
waters.
Velneshwar
Situated
170-km
from
Ratnagiri
is the
village of
Velneshwar.
It's
adjoining
beach is
clean and
natural
and is
lined with
coconut
trees.
Swimming
and other
water
sports are
possible
there as
the beach
is free
from
rocks.
Vengurla -
Malvan
In the
Southern
part of
the
Maharashtra
coastline
is
situated a
beach
famous for
its long
stretch of
shimmering
sand,
lined with
thick
cashew,
coconut,
jackfruit
and mango
groves.
Near the
beach site
are the
Vengurla
rocks,
also known
as Burnt
Islands.
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