Beach Travel in Maharashtra

India is a land of diversity. There is something in the culture, heritage and landscape of the Indian sub-continent that draws travel mongers from around the world. Each year thousands of travelers throughout the world visit India. The truth that Indian tourism sector is growing manifold is testament to the practical fact that India is among the top preference for tourists worldwide.

Whether it is beach travel, adventure travel, honeymoon travel or wildlife tour, India possess destinations that can offer it all. A beach lover can soothe his soul by the beach destinations in India.  Maharashtra is one of the coastal states of India that boasts of beautiful beaches, luxurious seaside resorts, and beachside resorts. The state has lovely beaches that extend from Dahanu Bordi in north up to Goa in the south. Since the waters of the beaches are quite safe, they make one of the top family beaches. Let's sneak into some of the top beaches of Maharashtra:

Dahanu beach is situated in Thane district and lies 145km from Mumbai. Not only its tidy and quaint seaside, Dahanu beach is also known for its vast chikoo fruit orchids. Visit the ‘Udwada', which is the pilgrimage site of the Parsis. Half hour drive from Dahanu beach will take you to Bordi beach that offers endless stretch of quiet beaches. Travel to Dahanu will be a good choice for beach travel.

Juhu beach is one of the most frequently visited beaches of Mumbai. Every time you visit Juhu beach you will find tourists and locals in large numbers. Lying on the shores of the Arabian Sea, Juhu beach is also home to legendary Bollywood film stars. Juhu beach is not apt for sunbath or swimming since it is very crowded. One of the popular destination for beach travel, Juhu beach is also famous for film shooting. What you can enjoy at Juhu beach is the carnival atmosphere during weekend afternoons. You can taste Bhelpuri kulfi, pav bhaji, and gola, which makes Juhu beach quite famous.

Ganapatiphule Beach is known for its picturesque beauty. Ganapatiphule is a famous seaside resort especially for families. It is one of the pilgrimage sites of ‘Ashta Ganapati' in India. What draw tourists to the beach is its natural beauty, pristine beaches, deep sea, and white sands.

Marine Drive is yet another popular beach destination of Maharashtra. Also known as Chowpatty Beach, Marine Drive is located in central Mumbai. Beautiful street lamps lit up in a dramatic line make people refer Marine Drive as “Queen's Necklace”.

To the north of Mumbai a beach lover can find three most beautiful beach destinations- Marve-Manori-Gorai. If you want to get far from the hustle and bustle of city life you can take a stroll down in these beaches. Marve is fishing village and the nearest beaches of all. Night beach parties are a special treat for travelers visiting Manori and Gorai beach. A 15-minute ferry ride will take you to Manori or Gorai from Marve.

Other destinations for beach travel in Maharashtra include: Madh Island Beach, Murud-Janjira Beach, Bassein Beach, Velneshvar Beach, Shriwardhan Beach, Tarkali, Vengurla Malvan, Harnai Beach, etc.