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Konkan Pilgrm Break (4 Nights)

Mumbai, Murud Harnai, Chiplun, Mumbai

for Senior Citizens, Pilgrim Traveller

Holiday Overview

Durga Devi Temple
Hedvi Ganesh Temple
Velneshwar
Lord Parshurama Temple
Anjarle Ganesh Temple

Konkan Pilgrim Getaway is a short break that mixes a Konkan getaway with Pilgrimage. Idea here is to visit some of the most significant temples in the area and alongwith also enjoy a coastal experience.

Route

Murud Harnai(1) - Chiplun(3)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrive at Murud Harnai. Enroute visit Pali Ashtavinayak Temple.
  • Day-2 Visit Anjarle Ganesh Temple and proceed to Chiplun
  • Day-3 Guhagar Beach Excursion. Visit Velneshwar and Hedvi Temples
  • Day-4 Ganapatipule Excursion
  • Day-5 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Chiplun - Lord Parshurama Temple (6.00 kms), Guhagar Beach (42.00 kms), Hedvi Ganesh Temple (47.00 kms), Velneshwar Temple (48.00 kms), Marleshwar Shiva Temple (81.00 kms)

Murud Harnai - Harnai Beach (0.50 kms), Anjarle Ganesh Temple (19.00 kms), Guhagar Beach (72.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Mumbai Departure - Mumbai
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
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  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Additional nights in Malvan area will allow guests to visit Significant Temples in Sindhudurg.

Distances
  • Mumbai to Murud Harnai -260 kms (6.5 hrs)
  • Murud Harnai to Chiplun -69 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Chiplun to Mumbai -250 kms (5 hrs)
Route

Mumbai - Murud Harnai(1) - Chiplun(3) - Mumbai

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrive at Murud Harnai. Enroute visit Pali Ashtavinayak Temple. Arrive Murud Harnai by afternoon. Enroute guests may take a 10 km detour to Ashtavinayak Temple at Pali. In the evening enjoy Parasailing or a just walk on the beach. During Winters a Boat ride into Arabian sea is recommended for Dolphin sighting.

Day-2 Visit Anjarle Ganesh Temple and proceed to Chiplun  Morning visit to Anjarle Ganesh temple and from there proceed to Chiplun (80 kms - 2 hours). Chiplun is a renowned riverside getaway in Coastal Maharashtra. In the evening visit Parshuram Temple and enjoy a boat ride in the Vashisthi river.

Day-3 Guhagar Beach Excursion. Visit Velneshwar and Hedvi Temples Guhagar Beach Excursion (42 kms). Guhagar is an idyllic beach nearest to Chiplun and around which many temples such as Velneshwar Temple and Hedvi Ganesh Temple are located. Visit Koyna Dam (45 kms) in the evening.

Day-4 Ganapatipule Excursion Travel to Ganapatipule (110 kms - 2.5 hours), a renowned beach getaway and visited for its Lord Ganesha temple. Enroute guests may stopover at Sangameshwar and visit local temples. At Ganapatipule time permitting visit the local Watersports centre for some activities. Return to Chiplun by evening.

Day-5 Departure Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Chiplun :

  • Lord Parshurama Temple - Chiplun is home of an ancient Lord Parshurama temple. Lord Parshurama (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) temples are rare. Temple is set just off the NH-66 (behind Quality Riverview Hotel).

  • Guhagar Beach - Guhagar is an idyllic beach at 42 kms from Chiplun having many homestays around.

  • Hedvi Ganesh Temple - Hedvi Ganesh temple is a quait Lord Ganesha temple near Hedvi Beach at 22 kms from Guhagar.

  • Velneshwar Temple - Velneshwar is a coastal village and home of an old Shiva temple. Velneshwar is popularly visited as part of the Coastal temple itinerary.

  • Marleshwar Shiva Temple - Marleshwar is a local pilgrim centre known for the Cave Shiva Temple,

Murud Harnai :

  • Harnai Beach - Murud harnai is an idyllic beachfront at 17 kms from Dapoli, offering watersports and boat rides in the Arabian sea. Dolphins are spotted during Winters (Oct - March),

  • Anjarle Ganesh Temple - Anjarle Ganesh Temple (also known as "Kadyawarcha Ganpati") is an ancient temple (built in 12th century and renovated again in 18th century) set on a cliff offering excellent views. Anjarle Ganesh Temple is very popular with locals, pilgrims and tourists as The Ganesh idol is right-sided, which is rare (trunk curves towards the right)

  • Guhagar Beach - Guhagar is an idyllic beach at 42 kms from Chiplun having many homestays around.

Destination Overview

Mumbai - Mumbai is financial capital of India and a major International airport, second only to Delhi in terms of flight connectivity. Mumbai is a major business hub for trade in Asia and a transit point for others destinations in India such as Goa, Kerala, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

Murud Harnai - Murud Harnai is a little seaside temple town at 10-15 kms from Dapoli. Harnai is an idyllic beach getaway from Mumbai and Pune.

Chiplun - Chiplun is a riverside getaway situated on the Mumbai-Goa Highway.

Access
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Distances
  • Mumbai to Murud Harnai -260 kms (6.5 hrs)
  • Murud Harnai to Chiplun -69 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Chiplun to Mumbai -250 kms (5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Mumbai to Murud Harnai -260 kms (6.5 hrs)
  • Murud Harnai to Chiplun -69 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Chiplun to Mumbai -250 kms (5 hrs)

Expert Speak

This is an excellent train getaway ex-Mumbai as well if guests don't mind getting on and off trains and using local transport for moving around. Driving around in coastal areas can be fun with sea views, greenery and hills around all contributing to the excitement and experience.

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