DAKSHIN KASHI - Harihareshwar

Harihareshwar Beach😍

       Hello guys😎!! If you want to spend your holiday(mini-holiday) with your love once then I have a delightful destination near Pune, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

So, My delightful destination is DAKSHIN KASHI - Harihareshwar. I know you all are thinking about why I'm calling Harihareshwar a Delightful Destination because it has a crystal clear beach with glorious views. Let's explore with me...

Crystal clear beach😍

                                        

Harihareshwar is a tourist destination located on the Kokan coast in Maharashtra and is renowned for its tranquility and picturesque. This is also known as DAKSHIN KASHI by virtue of its importance in the spiritual era of India, especially with an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Harihareshwar, as the name suggests is the abode of Lord Shiva.

Harihareshwar is surrounded by three hills named Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, and Pushpadri. Towards the town's north is an ancient temple of Kalbhairav and Lord Shiva. Temple is located near the Harihareshwar beach which makes this temple's backdrop extremely scenic, at the southern end of the triple Raigad beaches of Diveagar, Shreevardhan, and Harihareshwar.

Harihareshwar Beach...

                               

How to reach..........

From Pune, the journey is 5 to 6 hours and 170km,

From Mumbai, the journey is 6 to 7 hours and 204km.

Harihareshwar Temple...

Temple view...

Harihareshwar has a temple of Kalbhairav or Lord Shiva. The temple is located near the sea. Thousands of devotees visit the temple every day. A visit to the temple and beach fun is a good choice for a family outing.  

Rock sculpture formed in stones due to splashing of seawater...

                            

Rock's texture is formed by waves...

Harihareshwar Parikrama...

Pradakshina Marg...

There is a beautiful Parikrama or Pradakshina route all around the temple. At a place, the path passes through the small road between the hills. And then it opens out to the rocky part of the seashore. Care must be taken as the rocky beach is full of raging seawater at high tide.

Eating Around.....

Being a beach town, seafood is readily available, and also in dessert not to forget about Modak (ukdiche modak..yumm😋). There are many restaurants that serve authentic local coastal food. Punjabi cuisine is also available.

Festivals...

The Kalbhairav Jayanti Utsav(Festival on the Birthday of Deity Kalbhairav) is celebrated here in November or December.

Best time to visit...

The best time to visit this place is between the months of October and March. Or you can visit during festival time.

Beautiful Sunset at Harihareshwar beach...

Sculpture found at Harihareshwar...

      

Point to be Noted...

1. A beach can seem like a vast playground but the tide can come in surprisingly quickly...

2. Waves are great fun, but they can be dangerous...

3. Check the weather...

4. Please🙏, Take care of your trash(properly)...

5. Consume sustainably caught seafood...