Guhagar Beach
Guhagar, is a temple town in Ratnagiri district and in all regards with many outstanding temples in and around. Temples committed to various forms of Lord Shiva like Vyadeshwar, Talkeshwar, Udaleshwar, Velneshwar, Balkeshwar and a temple of Ufrata Ganapati are some of the significant temples here. Chandika Mandir is another well known temple close by.The famous Vashishti River flows near Guhagar.
Guhagar is situated in a scenic environment with the backdrop of hilly terrains up to 100 meters high with thick vegetation. Guhagar beach with its virgin beach sitting proudly in the bank of Arabian Sea is a major attraction to the holidaymakers. With many street vendors, nice rural shopping facilities and restaurants, the beach is a weekend trip destination for locals as well as tourists.
Most accommodations in Guhagar beach are for budget travellers and cost around Rs 500 Per day or less for a double room. In Guhagar, there are quite a few families that have started their own facilities serving homely meals and breakfasts so do not miss out on the great food that you could have here.
Gopalgad
This ancient fort is located near Anjanvel - 11 KM North of Guhagar beach, along the coast line. It is believed to be built at the start of 16th Century by the Siddis. It was captured by Shivaji Maharah in 1660. What remains today is only the ruins of this huge fort that spans 7 Acres of land. This fort is nothing spectacular but worth a visit if you have time. The view of the sea and the rocks is quite fascinating.
To reach Guhagar from pune it will take 6 hours drive from Pune
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