As the mountains give a land a distinctive appearance just like that sea shores also make a coastal town very special. A beautiful green heighted mountain can give a village feel of hill station then a sea shore can make an exotic beach town. Exploring popular beaches may be problematic if you want peaceful and unpolluted surroundings. Let me take you to a scenic place with tranquil beach that is less explored and not as crowded as other beaches in the state of Maharashtra. Harnai is a small town situated on the coastal area of Konkan region in Ratnagiri district. This place is blessed by nature as the surrounding are full of greenery and the beaches are magnificent. Harnai Beach is also known as MaharshiKarve beach. This beach is named after this great man who did remarkable work in the field of education of women and widow marriage. He was the first Bharat Ratna Laureate and in his honour a photo gallery is founded in Harnai having display of his rare photos and life events with one of his statue.At Harnai beach one can enjoy the soft sand, the serene atmosphere or can indulge in paragliding. This beach is a paradise for bird watchers as you can watch hundreds of seagulls at the northern side. The white silvery sandy beaches are worth indulging in nature’s beauty. Thepalm trees do add the beauty to the picturesque beach of Harnai. Spending evening at the clean sandy shore watching the birds playing on the waves is an fabulous experience.The famous Durga Devi Temple is one of the ancient temples situated in Harnai. It was built in eighteenth century. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Durga. It has a dome in the shape of pyramid. A hanging bell and a pond are there in the premises. There is another temple known as Siddhi Vinayak temple which is also said to be created during eighteenth century.People do believe that the Siddhi Vinayak has the power to take away all the problems of their devotees. There are many religious celebrations being held here throughout the year.There are many other temples in the Harnai dedicated to Lord Shiva.If you want to explore the historic monument apart from the beach and temples then you are at the right place because there is a historic fort named Suvarndurg Fort is located quite near the coast of Harnai beach. It has carved entrance with figures like tiger, elephants and eagles. The fort is spread over eight acres of land and has fifteen guns. You may find more interesting facts if you get inside and want to explore what lies in the history.Here you will find traditional to modern Martha food in restaurants. It is a place reflecting traditional as well as modern living. Buses and taxies are available here as local transport. Buses are the most economical way of transportation as it can be used to visit all the tourist attractions in Harnai with minimal fare. There are good accommodation facilities available in Harnai ranging from budget hotels to luxurious sea resorts to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Harnai is 210 kilometres away from Pune while Mumbai is 260 kilometres away.One can take the route of Bhor via Mahad, Khed to Dapoli to reach Harnai from Pune.Ruchi Mahajanзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн