Things To Do And Nearby Attractions
Diveagar Beach is one of the most popular beach destinations in Maharashtra. It is also near Mumbai and Pune, meaning that it is accessible by road at a short distance. Konkan is one of the best attractions in Maharashtra, offering beaches, temples, natural wonders and cultural heritage.
Tourists from different parts of Maharashtra come to visit these attractions to experience something new. Some of the famous attractions are Diveagar Beach, Harihareshwar Beach, Shree Suvarna Temple, Rup Narayan, Velas Beach, Kondivali Beach, and more!
Diveagar Beach
Diveagar Beach is among the best tourist attractions in Maharashtra. It is located around 170 kilometres from Mumbai and offers a great ambience and a serene view of the Arabian Sea. The beach is ideal for family, friends and adventure. The beach is one of the cleanest among all the popular beaches in Maharashtra.
Diveagar Beach also offers various watersports activities such as parasailing and surfing. You should visit this beach when you stay at Fintastic Beach Resort.
Harihareshwar Beach And Temple
Harihareshwar Beach is one of the untouched beaches in Maharashtra with a combination of rocky and sandy beaches. This gives the beach a unique look and has emerged as a famous beach in Konkan. However, the beach is still relatively untouched and visiting it is a serene experience.
The Beach is covered by coconut, suru and betel nut trees. The beach also offers a fabulous view of the sunset. It is also known for its various watersports activities. This beach is one of the best things to do in Diveagar. The beach is known for its ancient Shiva Temple, the Harihareshwar Temple. The temple is also known as the Kashi of the South.
Shrivardhan Beach
Shrivardhan Beach is an isolated beach with black sand and a pristine atmosphere. It is a virgin beach, meaning that it is not crowded. It is located around 20 kilometres from Diveagar Beach and is quite close to the resort as well. The beach is embraced by lush coconut trees and is one of the best things to do near Diveagar. The beach is perfect for weekend getaways, picnics, horse riding and watersports.
Rupnarayan Temple
Rupnarayan Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it is located close to Diveagar Beach. The temple complex consists of 2 big temples, a step well and a pillar of lighting diyas. The temple holds the idol of Lord Vishnu, which is made from black marble. The temple is made up of red laterite rocks. It is one of the best places to visit in Diveagar and is also near Fintastic Beach Resort as well.
Velas Beach
Velas Beach is one of the highlights of Diveagar. It is a famous tourist attraction which is known for its Olive Ridley Turtles that come to the beach to lay their eggs. Seeing this site is among the top things on the bucket list of many tourists.
Shree Suvarna Ganesh Temple
Shree Suvarna Ganesh Temple has located 4 minutes away from the Resort and is one of the many temples to visit in Diveagar. The temple has an interesting story. In 1997, a woman was digging a farm and discovered an old copper crest that had descriptions in old Sanskrit. Inside the crest, there was a golden idol of Lord Ganesh with some jewels. The villagers considered themselves to be blessed and they then erected the temple.
The idol was stolen again in 2012 by thieves who had melted the idol for gold. After 9 years, the temple got a new gold idol in 2021.