Travelogue on Harihareshwar, Maharashtra

Fact file - Information: How to reach, what to do etc etc.. Harihareshwar

By Air: Nearest airport is Mumbai 215 kms.

By Rail: Nearest railhead is Mangaon on Konkan Railway.

Harihareshwar from Pune is via Paud > Mulshi > Tamini Ghats > Mangaon > Nizampur > Off NH17 > Hariharshwar. Roads are OK with some bad patches.

By Road: Mumbai-Harihareshwar 230 kms. via Mumbai-via Panvel > Palaspe phata > Mumbai Goa Highway > Mangaon > Shriwardhan > Harihareshwar 20 kms. Bagmandala-Harihareswar 4 kms.

There are 2 roads one from within the town market area - this is a better option, the roads are better, wide, with some steep stretches.

The other is a longer route via Lonere Phata the road is winding, narrow, with steep patches, but relatively with lesser traffic.

Buses are available to reach Harihareshwar and Shrivardhan from Mumbai and Pune..

Things to do:
Close to the MTDC Harihareshwar resort is the famous Kalbhairav temple. Pradakshina round the temple is highly recommended. Please check the timings of the high tide before venturing out to sea. The pradakshina leads from the temple circumventing the sea through rocky legdes on to the other side and back the rear entrance. It is a must do for all the pilgrims and tourists alike.

Visit the nearby Srivardhan beach and Diveagar Temple. At Harihareshwar, visit to the ruins of Bankot fort is worthwhile. To reach the fort, you need to take a boat from the village of Bagmandla.

Food : Local food is best here. There is a variety of konkan food both veg and non-veg. The MTDC caters to both. The Khanavals near the temple complex serve veg food only.

Parking near the temple complex is ample. A small fee is charged.

The right time to visit : January to April.

Fact file - Accommodation: Hotels, and Where to stay at Harihareshwar

Resort Harihareshwar about 8 kms is a deluxe hotel.
MTDC Resort is on the beach with reasonable rates and good rooms. A good option. Choice of deluxe, AC and non AC rooms is available. Dining room is an open tent. Room service is available. Veg, and nonveg food is available here. Food quality is OK.

MTDC Harihareshwar, Contact Number : 02147-226036. Charges: 250/- to 1200/-

Resort Harihareshwar, Telephone : 02147-228025, Near Hilltop. Chargest: 500/- to 700/-

Caution : Beach is not very safe for swimming especially during low tide. It has lots of undercurrents. Some areas have sharp edged rocks. Read full travelogue on Harihareshwar.