Ganesh Gully, Harihareshwar

 Town- Harihareshwar

District - Raigad

State - Maharashtra
Location - 2 km from Harihareshwar bus stop
Timing for Visiting - 6 a.m to 5 p.m.

Beauty of the Konkan coastal town Harihareshwar is unparalleled due to the Sahyadri ranges .It has quite a few tourist spots that one can appreciate and enjoy.

Ganesh Gully is one such popular place about 1 km from the Harihareshwar temple. It is a Hindu pilgrimage point especially for the devotees of Lord Ganesh.

The Hindi word Gully ( गल्ली ) literally means a narrow passage joining two places. 

Ganesh Gully is a small culvert, meaning a narrow passage of about 3 feet width between two rocky mountains  that leads to a sea bed where a huge idol of Lord Ganesh is submerged in the sea at a depth of 30 feet.

The darshan of the Lord is possible only during the low tide when the water recedes revealing the idol for viewing. 

To reach up to here, the steps of Harihareshwar temples are to be climbed. The point is called Shukla tirth viewpoint. From then on, it is a trek / walk of about 1 km leading to the gully. 

The trek is quite risky and not advisable for children, elderly people etc. 

However, new stairs have been built recently along with railings to hold on which makes it much easier and accessible to cross the gully. 

Needless to say this point is full of adventure and natural beauty. 

Picture source - Trawell.in

Monteria Village - Taking You Back To The Roots

Spread over an area of 35 acres is a unique picnic / weekend destination named Monteria Village in the district of Raigad, State Maharashtra.  What is different about this place is that it is a life size replica of a prototype Indian village that takes the visitor to the rural village life right here in the midst of a modern civilization. The village has been constructed to give the city dwellers a glimpse of our country's village life. Hence the construction of houses, shops, and restaurants is keeping in mind the rural architecture. The visitors are welcomed in a traditional way of performing aarti, applying tikka and putting on flower garlands. The food is rustic and totally down to earth, healthy yet delicious in its simplicity. There are farms, lakes, temples, village square, village market, village fair, shops of tailors, bangle sellers, barbers, goldsmiths, potters, carpenters, weavers. The staff is trained to play their roles in the assigned activities and the artisans are genuine where one can learn their skills in the workshops held.The experience includes farming, travelling in a train that takes the visitors around the village and its outskirts. More than 40 activities majorly related to rural life give the visitor a chance to experience first - hand a life different from his own. Folk dances, songs, performances along with a provision for the guests to get clicked in rural costumes by an assigned photographer add to the enjoyment. The staff is trained and courteous. The guides provided are knowledgeable and friendly. 

Here is more detailed information about the place. 

Distance from Mumbai - 59 km

Distance from Pune - 91 km

Distance from Alibaug - 65 km

Activities

Cave Tunnel with internal waterfalls  

Giant Harness Swing 

Walks in the Nakshatra Garden

Lakshman Jhula Replica 

A swing circle 

Modified 'bullet chakda' Ride

Swimming Pool

Hydroponics Polyhouse

Traditional Village games like Lagori, Marbles, Tops, Cycle Tyre Rolling

Rain Dance

Cycling 

Cycle Rickshaws

Hammocks

Costume Photo Studio

Farming Course in the Dhanvantari Garden

Village Anand Mela 

Village Market 

Fish Pond

Balloon Shooting 

Rural Folk Songs and Dances

Theatre Performances

Kutchi Bhunga

Kathiyawadi Chakdo

Bamboo Oxy - Park

Wooden Carving Workshop

Khaat ( खाट ) Weavers

Stone and Metal Arts

Tailoring Workshop

Carpentry

Pottery

Barber Shop

Goldsmith Workshop

Mahila Gruh Udyog

Aanganwadi

Monteria Railway Station with Gariyadhar Express Train 

Swimming in the Lake 

Nukkad Shops selling Ice - Gola, Candy Floss, Raw Mango, Goti soda, Peppermint, Imli, Paan etc

Timing - 

Day picnic from 9.00 am  to 6.00 pm

Pricing Structure-

• Adult ( Above 12 years of age )  - Entry + meals Rs. 1650 ( inclusive of taxes)

Inclusions : Breakfast, Lunch, Evening tea-coffee and The Monteria Village Experience

• Child ( Below 12 years of age )  - Entry + Meals Rs. 1350  ( inclusive of taxes)

Inclusions : Breakfast, Lunch, Evening tea-coffee and The Monteria Village Experience

• Offers and Group packages available

  
  
  

Contact Information - 

Address 

Monteria Village

Kalote Mokashi

Khalapur, 

District Raigad,

Maharashtra, India.

Contact @ 1800 532 9040

Email Address - reservation@monteriavillage.com

Note -

The place is available for destination weddings, shoots, birthday parties and family get - togethers. 

Images - From the website