Top places to visit in Konkan, Maharashtra
Snapshot of major attractions in coastal Konkan region by nearest Konkan Railway station
Introduction:
Beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, mouth-watering seafood, amazingly built railway route on one of the most challenging terrains of west coast of India…. these are just few of the many highlights of Konkan. Spread over three states of Maharashtra, Goa and part of Karnataka; Konkan remains the favorite tourist destination for Indian and International tourists across all seasons.  Let’s cover major tourist attraction of Konkan region within Maharashtra in this blog.
Raigad:
Raigad district, which is famous for Raigad fort, first Capital of Maratha empire of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is also home to many serene beaches and Hindu temples. Three of the major tourist destinations in Raigad district of Konkan costal region are Harihareshwar, Diveagar and Shrivardhan. All three destinations are around 50 to 60 km from Mangaon railway station.
Places to visit in Raigad
Harihareshwar temple
Hariharehswar beach
Diveagar beach
Shrivardhan beach
Rupnarayan Mandir
Velas beach
Bankot fort
Murud-Janjira fort
Special mention: Famous Khanavals in Diveagar which serve homely food, Turtle festival at Velas beach
Ratnagiri:
With coastal range of around 180 km, Ratnagiri is not only famous for wide ranges of beautiful beaches but also for historical monuments, rivers, dense forests of Sahyadri range and many waterfalls. Dapoli, Guhagar, Ganapatipule are few of the many famous tourist destinations in Ratnagiri district.
Places to visit in Ratnagiri:
Ladghar beach
Murud beach
Guhagar beach
Ganapatipule temple
Thiba Palace
Bhatye beach
Malgund beach
Sindhudurg:
Sindhudurg, also known as Tal-konkan locally, is widely famous for beautiful beaches of Malvan, Vengurla region, amazingly constructed Sindhudurg fort by Maratha Empire and mouthwatering fish recipies.
Places to visit in Sindhudurg
Tarkarli beach
Devbagh beach
Devgad beach
Kunkeshwar temple
Vegurla
Sawantwadi city