Weekend Travels: February 2014

Redi Beach - Sindhudurg District

Redi is a small village that is located in the state of Maharashtra. The place is known for its untouched beaches and the long expanses of yellow sand filled beaches are clean and unaffected by tourism as yet. There is an interesting old Maratha Fort that is located in the village. One can walk around the fort and enjoy the scenic views of the beaches. The fort is the main center of attraction in the village of Redi along with Ganpati Temple in village. The town in which this temple is situated contains manganese mines and the Ganpati idol was found in one of the mines near Rewati port in 1976. Redi Beach is Approx. 35 Kms from Sawantwadi.

Best time to visit is from mid October to May

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Redi Beach

Panorama View of Redi Beach

Redi Beach

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Shiroda - Velagar Beach - Sindhudurg District

Shiroda - Velagar Beach located in Tal. Vengurla, Dist. Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. . Shiroda is Approx. 30 Kms from Sawantwadi. Featuring natural beauty, privacy, sparkling blue waters, long stretch of silver sands, cool sea breeze whispering through towering cajuring plantations on the beach, amenities and salt depots around the village, Shiroda is feast for the eyes of visitors. Everyone in Maharashtra and its neighboring state is aware of great Marathi author Shri V. S. Khandekar. It is a place where he worked from 1920 to 1938 as a primary and secondary school teacher. So this place has got its own identity.

Another tourist attraction nearby consists of the Redi Ganesh Temple, Sagareshwar beach, Mochemad Beach, Shiroda Mithagar and the Terekhol Fort. Also one can reach Goa by just crossing Aronda bridge. Goa border is very near from Shiroda. Vengurla Beach is Approx. 12 Kms from Shiroda.

Best time to visit is from mid October to May

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Panorama View of Shiroda - Velagar Beach

Shiroda - Velagar Beach

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Vengurla Beach - Sindhudurg District

Vengurla is a town in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India.

With its long stretch of white sands, and hills covered with cashew, coconut, jackfruit and mango groves lies the pristine and beautiful town of Vengurla. It has two well-known temples: the Shri Devi Sateri temple and the Rameshwar Mandir. Vengurla is often mentioned in history books as a trade settlement. Twice burned to the ground, it was the target of repetitive attacks and plunders between 1664 and 1812. To the west-north-west lie the Vengurla Rocks, also called Burnt Islands.

Best time to Visit:

October to April

Places around

Sagareshwar Temple and Beach, Bhogave Beach, Kille Nivati and Nivati Beach, Shiroda Velagar Beach, Redi Beach and Ganesh Temple, Khavane Beach, Mochemad Creek and Back Water

Approximate Distance from Pune

390 Kms

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Khavane Beach - Sindhudurg District

Khavane beach is a natural beach with clean blue water. It is surrounded by hilly area. The graceful combination of sea phase & glorious coconut trees is special attraction of this place. But being a bit apart from the town this beach has still remained neglected. This place is best for the people who need solitude & relaxation for mind.

Best time to Visit:

October to April

Places around

Sagareshwar Temple and Beach, Vengurla Beach, Bhogwe Beach, Shiroda Velagar Beach, Redi Beach and Ganesh Temple, Mochemad Creek and Back Water, Devbaug Beach, Tarkarli Beach, Sindhudurg Fort, Sarjakot Fort, Nivati Fort

Approximate Distance from Pune

390 Kms

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