Guhagar, is a temple town in Ratnagiri district and in all regards with many outstanding temples in and around. Temples committed to various forms of Lord Shiva like Vyadeshwar, Talkeshwar, Udaleshwar, Velneshwar, Balkeshwar and a temple of Ufrata Ganapati Guhagar truely lives upto its reputation. Chandika Mandir is another well known temple close by. Vashishti River flows near Guhagar.
Unlike beaches north of Vashishti river where one would find a thin film of white sand covering black sand underneath, Guhagar is the first beach amongst the long stretch of Konkan beaches with white sand true to its texture.
Pune to guhagar 250
Mumbai to guhagar 300
Kolhapur to guhagar 200
Nagpur to guhagar 1100
Ahm'bad to guhagar 876
B'lore to guhagar 810
This ancient fort is located near Anjanvel - 11 KM North of Guhagar beach, along the coast line near the Anjanvel Lighthouse. It is believed to be built at the start of 16th Century by the Siddis. It was captured by Shivaji Maharah in 1660. In ruins this fort is worth a visit if you have time. The view of the sea and the rocks from the bastions is quite fascinating.
