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Surrounded by four hills and with river Savitri flowing through the town, Harihareshwar is famous for its temple of Lord Harihareshwar and is a popular weekend beach destination especially for people in Mumbai and Pune. Harihareshwar comes across as a pleasant surprise with some of the most peaceful and beautiful beaches along the Konkan Coast.

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 : Harihareshwar Beach (1 Km from City Centre)

  One of the less famous beaches in Maharashtra, the Harihareshwar beach is located in the Raigad district. Surrounded by four hills named Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri, Harihareshwar is often referred to as Dev-Ghar or "house of God". It is usually called as Southern Kashi because of its temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. A famous beach town, situated 200 km from Mumbai, Harihareshwar is a treat for people looking for spiritual relief or a beach holiday. The place has a lot of accommodation options according to every budget and liking. Harihareshwar has two beaches on either side of Harihareshwar temple, the main attraction of Harihareshwar apart from the beautiful beach

• Day 2 : Ganesh Gully

  As the name suggests, this is a gulley - a narrow (just 3 feet) passage - between two rocky mountains. At the end of the gully, there is an idol of Lord Ganesh atop the revered niche which is usually submerged 30 feet in water. When the tide is low, it is said that tourists can catch a glimpse of the idol.

• Day 3 : Diveagar Beach

  Located at a distance of around 38 km from Harihareshwar town, this beach experiences lesser tourist rush and thus remains pristine. Boasting of a 4km long stretch, this beach is beautifully located near a small cliff and surrounded by Belu and Casuarina trees. One can also spot some migratory birds at the south end of this beach. One also find a number of resorts and eateries here.

• Day 4 : Kalbhairav Temple (1 KM from City Centre)

  Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this is one of the most ancient and the most renowned temples of Maharashtra. The deity of Lord Shiva and Kalbhairav, the lord of all manthra shastras, are places in the temple along with others. It is believed that Lord Shiva created Kalbhairava and blessed him with all manthras.

• Day 5 : Bagmandala (3 KM from City Centre)

  Bagmandala, a small and quiet village, known for its beach is located a few kilometers from Harihareshwar. The prime attraction of the Bagmandala is the jungle jetty (sea harbor in the forest). This small port ferries the local people across the Bagmandala creek. Those who like for a ferry travel can cross over Bankot fort and enter the nearby Ratnagiri fort.

• Day 6 : City Shopping

  The city isn't much known for its markets. Hence, there isn't much to buy from the local markets. However, you can find two temples inside the greater complex of the Harihareshwar temple. The entrance to the temple is lined up with some shops and local markets that sell the various religious souvenirs and the holy objects for the offerings inside the temple. Apart from this, you can also enjoy the fresh fruits that are grown in the town. You can also enjoy the handmade juices and sharbat of the juicy fruits such as those of Amrit kokum and jambul.

• Day 7 : Srivardhan Beach (6 KM from Harihareshwar)

  This beach is nearly 20 km from Harihareshwar. The blackish sand and the sound of the waves attracts many here. Adventure water sports including paragliding, water surfing, etc. can be enjoyed here. Trekking the nearby cliffs of Shrivardhan is also a major attraction for adventure seekers.

• Day 8 : Somja Devi Temple: (6 KM from Harihareshwar)

  Find yet another ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Somja in Srivardhan. It is believed that the Goddess helps in extracting the venom of snake from the body of the person. The victims pray and undertake Pradakshinaas or Dandvat that is circumscribing the temple by lying flat on the stomach.