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Beaches of Maharashtra

From adventurous Sea Surfing, to irresistible sand bath to the grandeur of warm sands, to catching the exquisite sun setting in the blue Arabian Sea, Beaches of Maharashtra offers you everything. With a 720km long coast line the Beaches of Maharashtra extends from Dahanu and Bordi in the North up to Goa in South. The most popular beaches of Maharashtra are:

Dahanu-Bordi: Situated in Thane Dhanu-Bordi is a calm and quite sea side town. Near to the “Udwada” which is a holy pilgrimage site of the Parsis.

Ganpatipule: The 400- year old Swayambhu Ganapati attracts thousands of tourists to Ganpatipule. The unusualness of this beach is its natural enigma, pristine air, a deep blue sea and white sands.

Juhu Beach: Infested with thousands of visitors as well as local people Juhu beach is one of the busiest beaches of Maharashtra. Famous for its “Mumbaia” snacks like bhelpuri, batatapuri and pav bhaji, the glimpse of many celebrities walking down the beach is a perfect retreat for all the tourists.

Mandwa and Kihim: To experience an unusual tent holiday one must visit Mandwa and Kihim. If there is a clear weather one can also enjoy the incredible view of the Gateway of India.

Marve, Manori and Gorai: These tiny three beaches of Marve, Manori and Gorai falls on the northern side of Mumbai. While Marve is known to be a fishing village, Manori and Gorai are more popular for late night Beach parties.

Shriwardhan-Harihareshwar: Soft breeze, alluring sea, mouthwatering delicacies makes Shriwardhan-Harihareshwar a favorite destination for all the sea lovers.

Tarkarli: Pristine air, clear water, tall trees and the wide Karli River makes the trip to Tarkarli the most delightful one. The sea here is so clear the sometimes one can even spot the sea bed 20ft down.

Velneshwar: Velneshwar is famous for picnic, swimming and adventure water sports. This beach is near to Ratnagiri.

Vengurla – Malvan: The town has tow temples Shri Devi Sateri temple and the Rameshwar Mandir. The long stretch of Vengurla – Malvan has white sands, blue sea, fresh air, and enriched flora.

Get to the Beaches of Maharashtra: There are airports at Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik and Sholapur. Also the state is well linked with roads and railways. There are also several package tours available in Maharashtra. Private cars and taxis could be hired at reasonable rates. Hotels and resorts of varying range are available.


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