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MAHARASHTRA BEACHES
Maharastra is the perfect place to start on an
enlightening tour. No other coasting India offers you such a vast choice of
majestic forts like khanderi, Undheri, Malvani, Goa, Murud, Sindhudurg and
Suvarnadurg. Discover the real Maharastra while you soak up the soft sands.
Or explore intriguing sights. There's so much you can do. Study temple and
churches. Stroll through whispering coconut groves. Hill and valleys. Look
for tiny, picturesque villages. Acquaint yourself with different people …
and their lifestyle. Sample authentic Konken cuisine …. Solkadhi,
bangda, pomfret, curry, modak, rice, chapattis, dishes with jackfruit, kokam
sherbet and, of course, the world famous Devgad alphonso.
Any
place you choose is conveniently linked to Mumbai- a good starting point.
And all these places are well-connected buses. The coastal climate of
Maharastra makes traveling pleasant all round the year. Sea are rough only
during the monsoon which strikes between June and September - Depending on
the kind of holiday you plan you can be positive that is no ordinary
holiday. Because Maharastra is no ordinary place!
Marve
- Manor - Gorai Beach North of Mumbai, and away from
its busting crowds and pollution, are these three gems that have become
popular havens for Mumbai's beleaguered fun lovers.
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Beach Bassein used to be a place for ship-building in
the beginning of the seventeenth century . it was here that the Marathas
besieged the Portuguese in 1739.
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Dahanu
Bordi Beach Dahanu, a quite 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.
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Murud
- Janjira Beach Formerly the capital town of the
Siddis of Janjira, Murud is today popular for its alluring beach, whispering
casuarinas, coconut and betel palms, and an ancient fort.
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Mandwa - Kihim Beach Twelve miles north of Alibag on
the north coast and easily accessible from Mumbai, Mandwa is a beautiful,
untrodden beach.
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Shriwardhan
- Harihareshwar Beach 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
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Velneshwar
Beach North of the Shastri river lies the idyllic
village of Velneshwar. The quite, coconut-fringed beach offers the visitor
the ideal opportunity for swimming or just relaxing.
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Ganpatipule
Beach Visit the vast strech of unpolluted silver sands
on the western cost of Maharastra, Bathed in the golden sunshine and silver
moonlight, Lapped by gentle foam-flecked waves from the expanse of the
arabian sea, Laced with the unforgettable aroma of fruits, flowers and
mangroves, Carrying the timid wispers of saying coconut trees.
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Vengurla
- Malvan Beach Further south lies Vengurla with its
long stretch of white sands, and hills covered with cashew, coconut,
jackfruit and mango groves. The town has two well - known temples : the Shri
Devi Sateri temple and the Rameshwar Mandir. Vengurla is often mentioned in
history books as a trade settlement.
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Vijaydurg-
Sindhudurg Beach Vijaydurg or Fort Victor was
strengthened around the seventeenth century by Shivaji, to whom it owes its
finest features - the triple line of walls, the numerous towers and the
massive interior buildings.
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