Hari Hareshwar

To reach Harihareshwar, the nearest airport is Mumbai airport which is approximately 215 kms away from the destination. Nearest station from Mumbai is Mangaon which is 65 kms on Konkan railway stretch via the Mumbai Goa rail route.

While by road one needs to drive almost 230 kms from Mumbai to Harihareshwar via the Panvel-Mangaon-Goregaon Phata on Mumbai-Goa Highway.

After one reaches Mangaon, one needs to take the ghat along way and reach Shrivardhan after which there is a T-junction here and the left goes to Harihareshwar while the right to Shrivardhan. Harihareshwar is approximately 20 kms from this place.

From Bagmandala, Harihareshwar is just 4 kms. If you are traveling by road, make sure that you eat your snack before Lonere-Goregaon Phata because there is a ghat journey after this and traveling may get monotonous; besides the roads now get narrow and curvy.

Harihareshwar is famous for a temple on the seashore. It is through this temple that Harihareshwar came to be known as a tourist destination. Popularly, Harihareshwar is known as ‘Kashi’ of Southern India. The place invites religious people as well as the adventure seekers.

There are many hotels and resorts in Harihareshwar that offer comfortable stay. The place here in Harihareshwar is surrounded by four holy hills named as Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri. The temple is situated near these hills and it consists of idols of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Maheshwara.

It was in the 16th century that these temples were constructed. It also consists of idol of Devi Parvati. There are other temples that tourist visit along with the temple of Harihareshwar. These temples are of Shri Kalbhairav and Shri Yogeshwari.

The temple of Harihareshwar is a ten minute walk from Harihareswar beach. There some steps that one needs to climb to reach the temple. During the rainy season, these steps become moist and there are chances to slip. Hence adequate safety should be ensured while climbing these steps. The temple is extremely calm and silent and is indeed a great place for prayer and meditation and remembering the creator of the nature. People come up here and offer ‘Pradakshina’ (prayers and rituals). The beach view from the temple is breathtaking.

Harihareshwar is often referred to as Devghar or house of God because towards the north is the temple of Harihareshwar which is said to have been blessed by Lord Vishnu. Even the sacred river Savitri enters the sea from the town of Harihareshwar.

In fact the whole town of Harihareshwar is known for its tranquility, silent winds and picturesque images. Devotees from all around the country come here to experience God and offer their prayers to the almighty. When this is coupled with a beach-and-a-resort type of a holiday, it almost become like a dual holiday package for the same amount!

For those who love unperturbed beaches and the serene sound of the waves, Harihareswar, Maharashtra is for you. The place offers a lot to soothe your senses and rejuvenate you.

The scenic beauty at Harihareshwar not just ends at beaches but the place has abundance of nature with fresh moist hills, lush green trees and beautiful weather.

Harihareshwar is as picturesque as you see in the photographs. The soft sand on the beach contrasts to the hard rocks along way to offer a great experience for the tourists especially for those who are visiting it for the first time.

Harihareshwar is surrounded by four holy hills- Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri. Indeed, the freshness that Harihareshwar offers – in its weather, in its winds, in its beaches, in its sand, in its trees, in its resorts is what makes a tourist want to come again and again.

Some of the common places that can be visited in Harihareshwar are Harihareshwar Temple, Shrivardhan Sea Shore, Diveagar Sea Beach, Tambadi (Trekking Point), Gold Casting Ganpati Idol – Diveagar and Bankot Fort.

There are a few resorts in Harihareswar with the most common and the popular being the MTDC Harihareshwar resort. This resort is owned and managed by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation. Resort Harihareshwar is located exactly 8 kms from Harihareshwar Temple. This makes the resort one of the most comfortably located resorts or hotels in Harihareshwar.

The resort is spread over four acres of land and is surrounded by hills on all the four sides. Some of the rooms in this resort face the sea and the beach and thus offers one of the most splendid sights that one can get through the room window. It is commonly said by the tourist that have visited the resort and the place that Harihareshwar is a cocoon of comforts. Because the resort is so strategically located, it is most of the times full with visitors coming from all of India.

Hence, it is advisable that to avail rooms here, one needs to book it in advance. This will avert any kind of discomfort that visitors may have. The cottages that are apart of this resort are so earthy that one almost feels like at home. The stone patios and the white porches along with the red tiled roof give the ancient rural touch to the whole area. It is indeed amazing how cool the place makes you feel.

The resort is neat, clean and the service here is up to date. All kinds of essential services are offered at the resort. There are18 rooms in all with some being standard AC and non AC rooms, non AC Sea facing deluxe rooms, AC and non AC Konkani styled cottages and AC special elite rooms. Food is served at the multi cuisine restaurants in the resort. Basic facilities like parking, laundry, medical, multipurpose Dormitory are also offered.

Harihareshwar is a great tourist destination that has developed in recent years. Besides being a sacred site Harihareshwar is known for its splendid beaches. The place attracts religious people as well as the adventure seekers. There are many hotels and resorts at Harihareshwar that offer comfortable stay.

For those who want to know how to reach Harihareshwar : -
Harihareshwar is approximately four to five hours away from Mumbai. If you are traveling from Mumbai to Harihareshwar, one needs to take the Mumbai Goa highway and reach Mangoan. Pune to Harihareshwar is approximately 175 kms. After which one needs to take the ghat along way and reach Shrivardhan after which there is a T-junction here and the left goes to Harihareshwar while the right to Shrivardhan. Harihareshwar is approximately 19 kms from this place.

Some of the famous hotels in Harihareshwar are Exotica Beach Resort (Dive Agar), Prathamesh Holiday Resorts (Dive Agar), Woodland Resorts (Dive Agar), Shiv Shanti Holiday Inn (Shriwardhan), Mamacha Gaon (Mundhar, Guhaghar). Apart from this there are other resorts as well.

One of the most sought after resorts is the MTDC Harihareshwar resort. The Harihareshwar resort has 18 rooms in all and hence it is advisable that tourist book their rooms in advance. This resort is situated in such a way that it is surrounded by four hills which makes this resort a beautiful and a scenic place to stay in. The serenity can be experienced even in the rooms. One literally feels at peace with the kind of furnishing and the decoration that the resort has.

The amount or the tariff that one needs to pay per day for rooms in either MTDC resort or other hotel is quite moderate in nature as compared to the comfort and the luxury that one is offered. Usually, the MTDC resort charges approximately Rs. 2000 per room per day. However, it also depends on the kind of room that one chooses to live in.

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has been established in 1956, and is fully owned by Govt. of Maharashtra for systematic development of tourism in the state. MTDC has been involved in the development and maintenance of the various tourist locations of Maharashtra. It owns and maintains resorts at all key tourist centers one of which is MTDC Beach Resort Harihareswar.

One of the finest resorts in Harihareshwar, it is a great place to relax and rejuvenate oneself. MTDC has played a huge role in developing Harihareshwar and making it a commercially viable tourist destination. The resort is nearly 170 km from Pune Airport and 63 km from Madgaon railway station. The resort is spread over four acres and is surrounded by hills on all the four sides making it a truly scenic location.

MTDC also offers water sports facilities such as water scooters and boating. Trekking camps are regularly organized as well. The beach at Harihareshwar is just a two minute walk from the resort. Swimming and other beach activities are also organized here with all the safety needs being take care of.

The MTDC resort Harihareshwar has 18 rooms in all and hence it is advisable that tourist book their rooms in advance. There are standard AC and non AC rooms, non AC Sea facing deluxe rooms, AC and non AC Konkani styled cottages and AC special elite rooms.

Food is served at the multi cuisine restaurants in the resort. Special Maharashtrian spicy dishes are also served at the Indian restaurants in the resort. The resort also offers all kinds of facilities like parking, laundry, medical, multipurpose Dormitory to serve the visitor.

MTDC Beach Resort Harihareswar thus known for its excellent staff service, its private beach, and its scenic and beautiful location as well as the location of its rooms.

Accommodation at Harihareshwar is comfortable and there are many new resorts that are coming up as well. Visitors can find a number of luxury and semi luxury hotels and resorts here. Most of the needs of the tourist are being taken care of. Moreover, the location of these resorts and hotels is such that they make traveling to the surrounding areas easier. Some of the hotels also offer a view of the beach from the rooms.

It is better if the tourist book their rooms in advance to avoid any kind of problems with accommodation. Sometimes, due to rush of tourists visiting this place, there may be a accommodation problem and one may not get to stay in the hotel that you wish to stay in. Hence it is advisable to book your rooms in advance. Amongst all the good and the possible accommodation options available in Harihareshwar is Resort Harihareshwar

This resort is one of the most sought after resorts for all the travelers that visit this place. It is located at a distance of 8 kms from the Harihareshwar temple. It is spread over 4 acres. The resort is surrounded by hills on all the four sides and this is what makes this place very scenic and beautiful. Here, one is offered all kinds of facilities like parking, laundry, medical, multipurpose Dormitory to serve the visitor. Multi-cuisine restaurants offer lip smacking food delicacies and adventure activities like trekking and boating are also organized on request.

There are 18 rooms at MTDC Beach Resort Harihareswar in all. There are standard AC and non AC rooms, non AC Sea facing deluxe rooms, AC and non AC Konkani styled cottages and AC special rooms. All rooms are equipped with amenities such as cable television, attached bathroom with shower and hot and cold water. One can also opt to lodge in the exclusive deluxe tent which is built right on the beach.

Other resorts and hotels are Exotica Beach Resort (Dive Agar), Prathamesh Holiday Resorts (Dive Agar), Woodland Resorts (Dive Agar), Shiv Shanti Holiday Inn (Shrivardhan), Mamacha Gaon (Mundhar, Guhaghar) and many more.

Gentle winds blowing, the soothing sound of waves as they come and tickle on your feet, soft sand that embarks your footprints, water that gushes in and washes away those same prints, sun that smiles on your forehead and sea shells that greet you on your path along the shore – truly visiting a beach is one of the pleasurable joys that nature offers us. One such calm, unhampered beach that is inviting ardent beach and mountain lovers is the beach of Harihareshwar.

Harihareshwar is one of the finest places in Konkan, Maharashtra. The beaches at Harihareshwar are clean and calm. The water here is quite shallow and thus, water scooter and speed boat rides can be enjoyed on these beaches.

There are many hotels and resorts in Harihareshwar that have rooms that face this beach. It is quite an exotic feel when one views the beach from the little window in a room of the hotel. In fact, with the view of the beach, one can also hear the sound of the waves in the room. Though there is a bit of blackish sand here and there, the sand is soft and it is a pleasure to walk on these beaches.

The harihareshwar temple can also be visited which is a ten minute walk along the seashore. You can go along and climb the steps of the temple and offer the Pradakshina (religious prayer) along the beach side.

The Srivardhan beach which is near Harihareshwar can also be visited. In fact the Srivardhan beach is better than the Harihareshwar beach.

Spending and idling away on the beach of Harihareshwar is what most visitors prefer. There is no one to disturb, there is no commotion and being a new place, there is hardly any crowd. This lets you enjoy and relax to your fullest.