Around Murud..
Murud is a great destination for a long holiday not just because of the beautiful beach and the great holiday atmosphere. Murud is just perfectly located to explore this region. Kashid is just half an hours drive away so is Korlai fort and the lighthouse not to mention the Raigad beaches of Diveagar, Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar which are just a ferry ride across the bay!
On 17th November 1997 while working in coconut and bettlenut garden Shrimati Draupadi Dharma Patil, found a copper trunk weighing about 30 Kgs. In that trunk she found a 24 carat gold Ganesha mask weighing 1 Kg 325 gms. The inscription on the trunk says 1060 AD.
Later this idol was deified and instated in a temple in the village.
Revdanda Fort
The ruins of the Revdanda Fort are a reminder of the Portuguese rule in India. A seven-story tower and the fortification walls are what remain of the original fort. There is an ancient chapel within the forts premises from where St. Francis Xavier gave one of his first sermons in India. You can see the Korlai fort at a distance and some lovely views of the sea from Revdanda fort.
A beach tucked away in the shadow of two other popular destinations; Harihareshwar and Diveagar, which turns out to be a blessing in disguise Shrivardhan beach is a destination for the soul yearning for some solitude. Shrivardhan is a small beach with black sand 15 kms from Diveagar. Shrivardhan beach is a secluded place which should definitely feature in the itinary of a weekend traveller
Harihareshwar is famous for a temple on the seashore. Thanks to this temple Harihareshwar started featuring in the tourist map of travellers from Pune looking for beaches near Pune. The temples in Harihareshwar like The Yogeshwari and The Kalbhairav Temple is worth a visit. Harihareshwar is surrounded by four holy hills - Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri.
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary..
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary about an hour drive from Murud is a great jungle trail and is worth exploring. The main attraction of the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary is the beautiful Giant Indian Squirrel, but given its shy disposition, catching a glimpse is not an easy prospect.
Harihareshwar - Dakshin Kashi..
