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Shriwardhan Harihareshwar
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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. Adventurers can even take a small boat to the north side of the bay and explore a land where the Peshwas or
prime ministers of the Maratha kingdom, originally resided. The Peshwa Smarak is of interest to most people who visit Shriwardhan.The
town of Harihareshwar is known for its tranquil and picturesque beach and is also famous for the temple of Harihareshwar.
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North of Mumbai and away from its bustling crowds
and pollution, are these 3 gems that have become popular havens for Mumbai's beleaguered fun lovers. Marve, the closest and
the quietest is a lovely little fishing village. There are some beautiful bungalows and up-scale homes belonging to the city's
wealthy used mainly as weekend getaways. Low hills along the beach offer you extraordinary views of sunrise and sunset. Gorai
and Manori, a little further away, are more crowded with revellers and are famous for all night beach parties.
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You will find these two beach fronts 12 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 across the bay, up to the Gateway of India. Mandwa village too,
has a charm of its own -- with its beautiful groves of coconut palms.
You can plan an unusual tent holiday nearby
at Kihim. Unspoilt and isolated, this beautiful place has a soothing effect on all city dwellers. For the nature lover, Kihim
has a lot to offer: woods brimming with wild flowers and rare butterflies and birds.
Worth visiting is the Kolaba Fort,
just a furlong away from the shore. 15 kms from Alibag is Chaul, an historic place with Portuguese ruins, Buddhist Caves,
the Hamam Khana, a church, a temple and even a synagogue
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The sun-kissed beach and lush green of Ganapatipule inevitably draws tourists
back, year after year. The added attraction is a 400-year old temple which houses the Swayambhu Ganapati.
Some interesting excursions are: Malgund, the birthplace of Keshavsoot, the Marathi
poet.
Ratnagiri, the birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak, and Thebaw Place, where the deposed
king of Burma was confined. Jaigad Fort and Swami Swarupanand's Ashram in Pawas are also worth a visit.
Water Sport facility available (Except during monsoon).
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Dahanu, a quiet seaside town with a sprawling, uncluttered beach, is situated in Thane District. The Dahanu-Bordi stretch
is 17 kms. This once-barren land thrived under Irani settlers, an earthy people. Dahanu is lined with fruit orchards and is
famous for its chickoo fruit. Accessible from Dahanu is Udwada -- an important place of worship for the Zoroastrians -- with
a large, beautiful temple that houses their sacred fire. An amazing fact but true, this fire has been kept alive for almost
a thousand years.
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