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Velneshwar Beach
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.
There
is an old Shiva temple in the environs which is often frequented by
pilgrims.
Velneshwar is the focus of attention once a year in
March, when the Maha Shivaratri fair is held in honour of the God Shankar or
Shiva.
Getting there:The nearest railhead is Chiplun
on Konkan Railway.
By road, Mmumbai vis Chiplun and Guhagar is 370 kms.
away.