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Beaches
in Maharashtra
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Maharashtra a perfect amalgamation of sun, sand
and surf over 720-km along the Arabian Sea extending
from Dahanu and Bordi in the north up to Goa proceeding
southwards. With a plethora of beaches it provides a
coastline for exciting water sports, sun bathing on
golden sands, exploring grand fortresses, temples, and
churches and discovering tiny, remote villages. The
coastal climate of Maharashtra makes travelling pleasant
all round the year. Mumbai is blessed with many beaches
in its vicinity. Juhu Beach, Arangal Beach, Marve Beach,
Madh Island Beach, Manori Beach, Gorai Beach Arnala
Beach, Bordi Beach, Alibag Beach, Kihim Beach and Murud-Janjira
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Bassein Beach
located 77-km away from Mumbai, during the 17th century
Bassein served as an important shipbuilding center.
In 1739, this was the site of the Portuguese defeat
at the hands of the Marathas. To the northwest, about
10 kms away, lies the Nalasopara village, the erstwhile
Konkan capital from about 1500 BC to 1300 AD. Nalasopara
is believed to have been the birthplace of the Buddha
in a previous incarnation. Many Buddhist relics have
also been found here. Bassein is famous for the several
beautiful churches Portuguese architectural style.
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Dahanu-Bordi Beach
an Endless Stretch Of Sand And Surf Dahanu-Bordi, a
17 kms long with a beautiful seaside is situated in
Thane district. Dahanu is famous for fruit orchards
and chickoos. Accessible from Dahanu is Udwada - the
'Mecca of the Zoroastrians' - with a large, beautiful
temple which houses their sacred fire.
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Ganapatipule Beach
known for its serene sedate beach, Ganapatipule is famous
pilgrim centre known for its 400-year-old temple dedicated
to Swayambhu Ganpati or 'naturally formed' monolithic
Ganesh. The entire stretch is blanketed by fresh greens
with a variety of shades.
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Juhu Beach
located 18-km north of the city centre, Juhu is an arresting
beach on the shores of Arabian sea and is one of the
ritzy localities of Mumbai where one can find luxurious
buildings of the famous film personalities. Weekends
and weekday afternoons there are horse and donkey rides,
dancing monkeys, acrobats, cricket matches, toy sellers
and every other type of Indian beach entertainment.
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Mandwa Kihim Beach
this beautiful and clean beach is located north of Alibag
on the north coast. Searching for quite surroundings,
the nearby Kihim beach with its unspoilt and isolated
ambience is a lovely place. 15 km from Alibag is Chaul,
an historic place where one can spot Portugese ruins,
Buddhist caves, the Hamam Khana, a church,a temple and
even a synagogue.
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Marine Drive-Chopwpatty Beach
is situated in the heart of Mumbai and has got rich
historical link ups with the freedom movement. Marine
Drive located in the central Mumbai, built in the 1920s
and 1930s on land reclaimed from the sea, is Mumbai's
most famous thoroughfare. It is also referred to as
"Queen's Necklace" because of the dramatic
line of street lamps lit up at night. In fact, the day
here is calm and quiet , but in the evening Chowpatty
develops a magical atmosphere and is a favourite meeting
place for courting couples, political rallies and families
keen to enjoy the fresh air. |
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