Top Beaches in Maharashtra

Below is the list of top 5 beaches in Maharashtra you can check out:

1. Dahanu-Bordi Beach

Located 145km from Mumbai, Dahanu-Bordi Beach is famous for Chikoo orchards. It is one of the best beach places in Maharashtra. You need to travel across the beautiful Sahyadri Mountain range that is lined with casuarina trees and coconut orchards in order to reach this exotic beach destination. It is a perfect spot for someone interested in sports activities like trekking, kite flying and gliding. Get lost in the mesmerizing beauty of Dahanu-Bordi from some height and experience trekking on nearby hills like Kahoj, Bahrot and Mahalaxmi.

2. Juhu Beach

Juhu beach, located in Mumbai, the Dream city of India as it is often referred to as is one of the best beach places in Maharashtra. It is situated in the posh area nearby to which most of the Bollywood celebrities reside. This beach offers a lot of activities like horse riding, typical Mumbai snacks, donkey ride as well as allow visitors to play cricket matches and watch the film shooting which often takes place here. If you are in a party mood, you can visit good pubs that are near Juhu beach.

3. Shriwardhan Harihareshwar Beach

Situated along the Konkan coast, Shriwardhan Harihareshwar is known for a peaceful beach holiday. It is also one of the cleanest beach in Maharashtra. If you are looking out for some relaxing activity, head to this beach. This beach offers activities like sunbathing, sun basking, yoga and meditation and beach walking. Experience boat riding and see the beautiful land of Peshwas, Peshwa Smarak and the Harihareshwar temple.

4. Mandwa and Kihim Beach

If you wish to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai city, head to Mandwa and Kihim beach. A paradise for nature lovers, the beach is located just 10km away. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the sea at one of the best sea beach in Maharashtra. Witness the unique lifestyle of people in Mandwa village. Don’t forget to visit the famous Kolaba Fort, Buddhist Caves, the Hamam Khana, a church and a temple and more places that surrounds the Mandwa and Kihim Beaches.

5. Tarkarli Beach

Situated 6 km south of Malvan on the coast of Maharashtra is the peaceful Tarkarli Beach. The water of Beach is crystally clear making it the best blue water beach in Maharashtra. It offers activities like water sports, snorkelling, scuba diving, sun basking, beach walking and sun bathing. Explore the nearby landmarks like the famous Sindhudurg Fort and Padmagarh Fort. Other places include Nivati beach (an ideal spot for spotting dolphins), Devbag Sangam, Vengurla rocks, Dhamapur Lake, Rameshwar, Jay Ganesh Temple, Bhagwati temple, and Bhogwe Beach.

Maharashtra offers a plethora of great beaches. Try and visit most of these beaches which are famous all over India for their scenic view and calmness on your next trip to Maharashtra.