Nature/ Scenic

Alleppey Beach: Alleppey Beach is also frequently referred to as Alappuzha Beach. There is an old character-filled pier located here that is over 137 years old. Alleppey Beach is one of the most popular beaches of the state of Kerala. One thing that draws people to this beach is the facilities at Vijaya Beach Park. The Alleppey beach has the Arabian Sea to the west as well as a large network of lakes, lagoons and several freshwater rivers nearby. The beautiful sand contrasts nicely with the color of the water, to make for a truly relaxing atmosphere.

If Sawantwadi is a beauty then Moti Talav can be called its majestic beauty spot. This graceful lake with a newly renovated garden nearby summons the mortals with divine elegance and imperial diktat. If watching young newly weds boating on the lake brings back those fond memories then watching kids feed fishes in the lake and jump with joy arouses that feel good and serene feelings. T

he Province had decided to crate two palaces for the Emperor and thus started the work of excavation which resulted in creation of this beautiful lake as a reservoir of water was created. Well, the lucky workers made a killing as they were paid or presented with Moti (Pearls) for the wonderful job done by them. So that’s how the lake came to be known as Moti (Pearl) Talav (lake).

A very quiet beach, highly attractive for meditation, Harnai beach is renowned as the gateway romantic beach in Harnai. The inflows of the tourists are growing multitudes year by year in this unspoiled beauty of nature.

Burundi beach in the state of Maharashtra in India is placed nearby the attractive Harnai city. The natural emerald green beauty of the Arabian Sea is converging with the nature’s admirable blue clear skies in the Burundi beach. It is a real summer retreat for visitors to Mumbai and Pune.

Cool winds and gushing sounds of calm waves, the softy white sands and greenish coastal trees, Burundi makes a unique destination to have a serene and secluded holiday spending. Burundi beach has already got the place as a hot spot for tourists.

Anjarle beach is located in the close vicinity of the clean and cute village Ajarle near to Harnai city. The beach is a clean, serene and unspoiled one with lined up palm trees and white soft sands. This is famed as a great weekend destination. A nearby attraction is renowned Kadyawarcha Ganpati temple, which is a revered religious destination.

Harihareshwar beach is the main attraction in Harihareshwar. The beach is extremely good for an elegant stay enjoying the natural beauty in a happy vacation holidays. Soft clean sands and soothe breeze make this beach in the lap of Arabian Sea a much sought place in Harihareshwar. The beach is unpolluted and mostly unspoiled.

The Harihar hill on the sea shore add to the attraction of the beach. Solitude seeking tourists can make the visit to Harihareshwar beach a unique experience. The enthusiastic tourists can have a water journey by small boats available in the beach.

Gopalgad hill is a scenic, trekking place located in the Anjanvel village in Guhagar. There is a historical fort known as Gopalgad fort, overlooking downhill. The fort is assumed to be built by Siddis during the beginning period of 16th century. Shivaji Maharaj later captured the fort in 1660. An adventurous trek for about a mile through the hilly trails will lead the visitor to the top of the ruined fort.

The beach at Guhagar is the main attraction for visitors. It is about 200m from the state transport bust station. Though the beach is clean and safe, there are signs advising caution during high tide and monsoons when the water can get rough. Tourists are generally seen here in the summer to enjoy the silvery sands and the crystal clear waters. There are small hills here that are quite easy to climb. Lately small eateries have started being set up along the beach.

Long stretch of unspoiled white sand beach, Guhagar beach offers all sanctity one looks in a serene and secluded beach. The invasions of modern concrete buildings are scanty in this beach. The beach offers a perfect place for sunbath, relaxation and meditation, away from the madding crowds.

The Ganapatipule Beach is clean with fine silvery white sand. The beach is not safe for swimming because it contains stretches of rocks. There is also a lagoon. The adventurous tourists can try their hands at balancing a kayak. The place is fit for the entire family to enjoy a holiday or a vacation.

At the end of the beach there is a small cliff. The view from atop is really enchanting. Trails of cashew and mango trees can be seen lined along the beach.

The visitors can enjoy Marathi vegetarian delicacies at the beach.

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Tourists who have time to move around can visit the hot water springs at Uddhar, 25km from Durshet. The water is said to contain medicinal sulphur and minerals good for the skin.