Beaches of Maharashtra

To claim that the state of Maharashtra is blessed with natural beauty would not be wrong. From the majestic mountains of the Sahyadri ranges and its deep still valleys  to the coastal plains of Konkan with its picturesque, pristine beaches lined with tall swaying coconut and palm trees, alongside the gleaming blue water of the Arabian Sea, the  state of Maharashtra has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, due to its 720 km coast line. 

From the bustling metropolis of Mumbai to quaint quiet villages in the Konkan, each and every beach has a charm and beauty of its own.

One can indulge in revelry and fun on the more popular and crowded beaches, go in for adventure water sports or simply lie back and become one with nature on the quaint and quiet ones, the choices are endless. Quite a few have unique attractions like the Sea forts of the Marathas and / or temples and caves to explore. The activities to indulge in and enjoy are numerous depending on the inclination of the traveller.

Here is a list of the top beaches of Maharashtra -

1. Aksa Beach, Malad

2. Achara Beach, Alibaug

3. Akshi Beach, Alibaug 

4. Awas Beach, Alibaug

5. Anjarle Beach, Ratnagiri 

6. Andheri Beach, Mumbai

7. Arnala Beach, Virar, Thane

8. Ambolgad Beach, Ratnagiri

9. Bassein Beach, Vasai - Virar, Thane

10. Bordi Beach, Dahanu, Palghar 

    
    
    

11. Bhogave Beach, Sindhudurg

12. Chivla Beach, Sindhudurg

13. Dapoli Beach, Ratnagiri

14. Devgad Beach, Sindhudurg

    
    
    

15. Diveagar Beach, Raigad 

    
    
    

16. Devbagh Beach, Ratnagiri, Malvan 

17. Guhagar Beach, Chiplun 

    
    
    

18. Ganpatipule Beach Ratnagiri 

    
    
    

19. Gorai Beach, Mumbai 

20. Girgaon Chowpatty, Mumbai

21. Ganeshgule Beach, Ratnagiri 

22. Harnai - Murud Dapoli, Ratnagiri

    
    
    

23. Harihareshwar, Raigad, Konkan

    
    
    

24. Juhu Beach, Mumbai 

25. Kihim Beach, Alibaug 

    
    
    

26. Kashid Beach, Alibaug

27. Kalamb Beach Thane 

28. Kelshi Beach, Dapoli, Ratnagiri

29. Kondivali Beach Diveagar

30. Kunkeshwar Beach, Sindhudurg

31. Khavane Beach, Sindhudurg

32. Kondura Beach, Sindhudurg

33. Kelva Beach, Palghar 

34. Mochemad Beach, Sindhudurg

35. Murud - Janjira Beach 

36. Marine Drive Beach, Mumbai

37. Manori Beach, Mumbai 

38. Mandwa Beach, Alibaug 

39. Mandvi Beach, Ratnagiri 

40. Mandangad Beach, Ratnagiri

41. Madh Island, Mumbai 

42. Manori Beach, Dharavi, Mumbai

43. Mahim Beach, Mumbai 

44. Mayureshwar Beach, Kandivali 

45. Nagaon Beach, Alibaug 

46. Navapur Beach, Virar 

47. Nivati beach, Vengurla

48. Pandhra Beach, Ratnagiri 

49. Palghar Beach 

50. Prabhadevi Beach, Mumbai 

51. Palm Beach Navi Mumbai 

52. Revdanda beach, Kashid

53. Redi Beach, Sindhudurg

54. Reti Bandar Beach, Thane

55. Rajapur Beach, Ratnagiri

56. Shrivardhan Beach, Raigad 

    
    
    

57. Shiroda Beach, Sindhudurg 

    
    
    

58. Sagareshwar Beach, Sindhudurg

59. Saswane Beach, Alibaug 

60. Shivaji park Beach, Mumbai 

61. Suruchi Beach, Vasai - Virar 

62. Sarve Beach, Kashid 

63. Savane Beach, Padachakond 

64. Tarkarli Beach, Sindhudurg 

    
    
    

65. Talashil Tondavali Beach, Sindhudurg

66. Tondavali Beach, Sindhudurg

67. Uttan Beach, Mira - Bhayandar, Thane 

68. Uran Pirwadi Beach, Navi Mumbai

69. Velneshwar Beach, Ratnagiri

    
    
    

70. Velas Beach, Alibaug

    
    
    

71. Varsoli Beach, Alibaug

72. Versova Beach, Mumbai 

73. Vijaydurg Beach, Devgad, Sindhudurg

74. Vengurla Malvan Beach, Sindhudurg

    
    
    

75. Vayangani Beach, Sindhudurg

76. Velankanni Beach, Mira - Bhayandar, Thane

77. Wairy Ubhatwadi Beach, Sindhudurg

Recommended Reading - Tourist Places of Maharashtra and Hill Stations of Maharashtra.

Images courtesy - mtdc.co and wikipedia

Necklace Falls, Bhandardara, Maharashtra

Location-  Bhandardara

District - Ahmednagar

State - Maharashtra

As the name suggests, looking from a distance this waterfall appears like a necklace because the water flows down  from two places and meets at a lower point thus giving it a shape like a Deep U like a necklace. 

Situated at a distance of 1 km from Ratangad and 11 km from Bhandardara, the falls lie on the same route to Nani falls and Koltembhe falls.

There is a man-made bridge as well where the visitors can stand and enjoy the scenic view.

However the waterfall can only be visited during the monsoons when there is enough rain water.

As with all other attractions in Bhandardara, it is quite enjoyable and a must-visit tourist point.

Picture credit - maayboli

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Valvan Village Resort, Lonavala, Maharashtra

Barely 2 km drive from the station, in close proximity to the Valvan Dam in the hill station of Lonavala, in the state of Maharashtra is the Valvan Village Resort with an accommodation with 8 Duplex and 49 Deluxe rooms. The resort is set in calm and serene locales, the rooms are spacious, clean and elegant, the service impeccable, the views picturesque and the amenities modern and up to the mark.

It has in-house dining, banquet halls, lawns, 2 swimming pools along with a host of other facilities to make a memorable and pleasant stay.

Here are the details regarding the same.

Property Amenities and Facilities

Free Parking

Valet Service

Car Rental 

Airport transfer

Complimentary Breakfast 

AC

Daily housekeeping

Luggage Storage

Wi-Fi in public areas

Game Room

Kids Play Area

Garden

Karaoke

Spa and Massage service

Indoor Swimming pool 

Outdoor Swimming pool 

Smoking Rooms

Non Smoking Rooms

Hot and Cold Water

Check In time - From 12:00 p.m.

Check Out time - Up to 10:00 a.m.

Accomodation

1. Standard Room - ₹ 5000

2. Deluxe Room    - ₹ 6000

3. Duplex Suite - ₹ 7000

*Conditions Apply 

1. 10% luxury tax

2. 9% service taxes as applicable as per govt norms.

3. Rates includes breakfast under Continental Plan.

4. Extra person charges - ₹ 1000

5. Extra child charge - ₹  750

6. Above rates are not applicable during festivals, weekends, public holidays, vacation season  or any special occasion.

7. Offers and discount schemes may be made available by the management from time to time.

   
   
   

Room Amenities

Work-desk 

High speed internet

Wi-Fi 

Intercom

Local /  International calls facility

LCD TV with satellite channels

Wake up calls

Iron / Iron boards on request

Bottled drinking water

Newspaper

24 hours room service

Showers and toiletries

Meetings, Weddings and Conferences

1. The Banquet 

2. The Lawns

   
   
   

All modern equipment and necessary features are available for all events, be it corporate meetings, training sessions, weddings, family celebrations, festivals etc.

Dining 

1. Sher-E-Punjab - Multi Cuisine Restaurant

Serves Chinese, Mughlai and South Indian cuisine both veg and non veg 

2. Whispering Windows - A Contemporary Lounge Bar

Open 24 hours, serves the finest liquor and coffee

Nearby Attractions

Lion's Point, 1 km

Shingroba Temple, 1 km

Tiger's Leap, 1 km

Narayani Dham Temple, 1 km

Shrivardhan Fort, 2 mins drive

Valvan Lake, 4 mins drive 

Contact Information :

Address

Valvan Village Resort,

Opp Valvan Dam, 

Off Pune - Mumbai Highway,

Lonavla - 410 401

Dist. - Pune, Maharashtra, India

Contact Numbers : 

(+91) 2114 274111 / 12 / 13 / 14, 

+91 70 453 62184

Email Address : valvanresorts@gmail.com

Website : www.valvanvillageresort.com

Images : Website and weddingwire.in

Mizzle Lonavala, Maharashtra

About 6.6 km from the center of the hill station of Lonavala, in the state of Maharashtra, nestled among lush greenery lies the Mizzle Resort, a 14-acre property that provides for luxurious accommodation options. The rooms, apartments and villas are spacious, clean, comfortable and elegant. The amenities are up to the mark. The view of the mountains, lush greenery is sure to gladden the heart. The ambience, food and other features will definitely please the discerning guests. On top of that, the management believes and follows a sustainable and eco - friendly lifestyle that has been incorporated in the day to day running of the resort. 

Here are a few more details of the resort 

Amenities and Facilities

Sit - Out Balcony

Mountain View

Garden View

Landscaped Garden 

AC accommodation

In-house Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness centre, 

Library 

Terrace

Private bathrooms 

A flat-screen TV

Bottled Water

Daily Housekeeping

Free WiFi

Desk

A living room

An equipped kitchenette

Patio 

Asian breakfast 

Kids playground

Pets are allowed

Car Rental 

24 hours Security 

Open deck with 360 degree view for cocktail party.

Poolside Banquet

Cricket Pitch 

Gym

Indoor Clubhouse

Bicycle Rental and Parking

Tours by local guides

Locally sourced food

Check In - 1:00 p.m

Check Out - 11:00 a.m

Events 

Family Celebrations

Festival celebrations

Destination Weddings

Engagements

Anniversaries

Birthday Parties

Corporate Events

Offsites

*Accommodation and Tariff

1. One Bedroom Apartment

Monday to Thursday - ₹ 4250

Saturday - ₹ 5500

Friday & Sunday - ₹ 5000

2. Two Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms, 2 Large Double Beds 1 Living Room, 1 Sofa- Bed 

Maximum guests - 6

Tariff :

Monday to Thursday - ₹ 6000 

Saturday - ₹ 8,500

Friday and Sunday - ₹ 7,250

3. Three Bedroom Villa

3 Bedrooms, 3 Large Double Beds, 1 Living Room, 1 Sofa - Bed

Maximum Guests - 10  

Tariff : 

Monday to Thursday - ₹ 12,000

Saturday - ₹ 20,000

Friday and Sunday - ₹ 16,000

4. Four Bedroom Villa

4 Bedrooms, 4 large Double Beds, 1 Living Room, 2 Sofa Beds

Maximum Guests - 16

Tariff :

Monday to Thursday - ₹ 18,000

Saturday - ₹ 30,000

Friday and Sunday - ₹ 24,000

*Tariff subject to change as per the discretion of the management

Nearby Attractions

• Bhushi Dam, 7 km

• Lion's Point,  9 km

• Ryewood Park, 6 km

• Shivaji Garden, 6 km

• Raywood garden, 6 km 

  
  
  

Contact Information :

Address -

Sadapur Mizzle & Parishreya, 

G4, Sadapur, 

Karli, 410405

Lonavala

Maharashtra, India

Contact Numbers :

+91 9930 830814

+91 7666 127799

Email Address :  hulogservices@gmail.com

Instagram : @mizzlelonavala

Website : www.mizzlelonanavala.com

Images : From the Website and Instagram