Nivati - a trans world experiance ..
Nivati is an unexplored piece of land that springs a surprise at every turn you take. Nivati beach is a secluded cove with a beautiful stretch of white sand beach and a turquoise blue sea to complement it. The Nivati beach is without a doubt the main attraction in Nivati. The Nivati fort plays sentinal to this beautiful shoreline and makes a Nivati vacation an unforgetable experiance.
Yet to feature even in the frequent travelers itineraries Nivati is a land blessed with natural grandeur where there is lots to see explore and experience. With a secluded stretch of white sand beach with the ruins of the Nivati fort playing sentinel to it, Nivati is amongst the most beautiful beaches in the entire Konkan stretch. Nivati rock, about 10 nautical miles into the sea, is a group of three rocky islands and is a haven for explorers in you not to forget Nivati backwaters.
Nivati Backwaters and Nivati Rock..
Nivati is amongst the regions where sighting dolphins is as easy as it gets and dolphin rides are very popular in Nivati along with a visit to the Nivati rocks. Nivati is also blessed with a 5 Km long backwater bordering the paddy fields and a cruise in the narrow water lanes of Nivati backwaters displaying the panorama of simple village life is an experience in itself.
Nivati is well connected to the other parts of the state and is just about 20 Kms off the National Higway (NH 17). One needs to get off the NH 17 at Kudal from where Nivati is approximately 20 Kms. Gaganbawda ghat route is the best route connecting Kolhapur and Pune to NH 17 meeting NH17 near Kankavli. Nivati can be approached from Malvan also via an undulating jungle route
Nivati fort today is in ruins although some of the walls of the fort are still in good condition. The ground is covered with thorny bushes. The fort is located on 50m high ground from the sea and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the sea and the beach. There is a moat around the fort. Nivati fort provides beautiful views of surrounding Bhogave beach and the sea. There also is a perennial spring in the fort.
Rampani Fishing..
The beach seine - net operated from the shore, called 'Rampani fishing' endemic to this region in Konkan is an intriguing sight. The rampani fishery is a seasonal one, lasting for about six months from August to January. The main fish species caught are Indian mackerel and ribbonfish
Distance from Major cities..
