Beaches in Maharashtra make for a delightful weekend escape
as they do for a memorable vacation. Not only can you indulge
in water sports in the Arabian Sea, and sunbathe to glory
on the warm sands of the 720 km long coast of Maharashtra;
beaches in Maharashtra fringe many historically important
sites - temples, forts, churches - that you can sightsee while
you tour the beaches in Maharashtra with specialized tour
bookings, and travel packages available from Tourism of Central
India.
Beaches in Maharashtra that you ought to visit on your tour:
Dahanu-Bodhi Beach
Juhu Beach
Marine Drive at the Chowpatty Beach
Madh Island Beach
Marve-Manori-Gorai
Ganapatipule Beach
Baseein Beach
Daman Beach
Harnai Beach
Dahanu-Bordi Beach in Maharashtra
Situated in the Thane district of Maharashtra, Dahanu is
a coastal town where Persian settlers and Chikoo orchards
propound their distinct culture and natural beauty. Its beach
marks the beginning of the popular beach stretch of Maharashtra.
Near to the beach is 'Udwada' which is a sacred pilgrimage
site for the Parsis. The nearby stretch of Bordi beach reflects
the sleepy nature of the seaside village that is famous for
its boarding schools.
Juhu Beach in Maharashtra
Juhu Beach in Mumbai is one of the more popular beaches in
Maharashtra that are equally famous with the locals as with
the tourists, especially for the bhelpuri and chat available
at the food stalls lining the beach. You can even spot a celebrity
walking down the Juhu Beach on your tour of the beaches in
Maharashtra.
Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach in Maharashtra
It is said that the Mumbai experience is incomplete without
a bite of the famous Mumbai paav-bhaji at the Chowpatty beach.
Fringed by the marine drive along the Arabian Sea, this beach
is also the site where the idols of Lord Ganesh are immersed
in water to mark the end of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Madh Island Beach in Maharashtra
Madh Island Beach in the northwestern region of Maharashtra
is not a place for swimming for the sea is too unpredictable
here. The beach at Madh Island is however known for its lavish
and techno parties held at the many bungalows that line the
beach.
Marve-Manori-Gorai Beach in Maharashtra
Distinct from the crowded beaches of Mumbai, the three tiny
stretches of beaches to the north of Mumbai, Maharashtra,
is an ideal place for picnics, treks on the hilly backdrop,
walks and introspection. Marve, a fishing village, is closest
to Mumbai and the quietest of the three beaches whereas, the
beaches at Manori and Gorai are popular for the late night
beach parties.
Ganapatipule Beach in Maharashtra
One of the many beaches that also are known as a pilgrimage
site, Ganapatipulle on the western coast of Maharashtra also
doubles as a tourist resort. You can go on excursions to the
nearby Jaigad Beach and Fort, Velneshwar Beach temples. Other
places to explore on your tour of beaches in Maharashtra are
Pawas (Swami Swarupanand's Ashram), Swamyambhoo Ganpati Temple
(400 year old), Malgund (birth place of Keshavsoot, famous
Marathi poet).
Velneshwar Beach in Maharashtra
Velneshwar Beach in Maharshtra is near to the Ratnagiri and
makes for an ideal site for picnics, swimming and more adventurous
water sports. You can also tour the temples at the Velneshwar
Beach in Maharashtra.
Baseein Beach in Maharashtra
A Portuguese stronghold till 1739 when the Marathas took
over, Bassein Beach has been a shipbuilding site for centuries.
Its other claims to fame apart from the wide sandy beaches
are its forts, churches and historical significance as the
capital of Konkan (Nalasopora). Its wide beaches lined with
palm groves and fort ruins resemble the Goan coastline to
a large extent and is the perfect place to relax.
Daman Beach in Maharashtra
The beaches at Daman (Devika Beach), a former Portuguese
territory and now a Union Territory of India, is a beach that
you must visit on your tour of beaches in Maharashtra for
its Moti Daman Fort, Light House, Gandhi Park. Beaches at
Silvasa and Vapi nearby can also be visited for their spectacular
waterfronts.
Harnai Beach in Maharashtra
A weekend getaway for Mumbai and Pune, Harnai Beach is an
isolated stretch that is lined with a fort on its northern
end. You can also visit Murud, the beach south to Harnai,
and Panhale Kazi (rock cut monument).
Tourism of Central India can also customize your tour to
the beaches in Maharashtra to include other secluded stretches
of beaches in Maharashtra namely Mandwa-Kihim Beach, Vijaydurg
- Sindhudurg Beach, Shriwardhan - Harihareshwar Beach, Tarkarli
Beach and Vengurla - Malvan Beach.
Tourism of Central India offers specialized tour booking,
and travel packages for beaches in Maharashtra. To book your
tour, or for more information, please fill the form below.
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