Friday, June 11, 2010

Harihareshwar



Reason to visit again: The cove formation coupled with a moon rise view is too romantic to resist.

Distance from Mumbai: 231 Kms, google says you can make it 3hrs 42 minutes but realistically takes close to 5.5 -6 hrs.
Road conditions: Not too good once off the mumbai- goa highway, avoid journey after dark.

Local fare:
  • Fish & Fish. Some households offer home made delicious meals, ask for local "Khanavals"
  • Mangos when season
  • Try the karvanda (Local Berry) syrup/soda
Place to stay: MTDC- best location as always, but leave behind your luxury yearning....

Things to do:
  • Visit the "Kalbhairav" temple make a big "Pradrashana" around it, beautiful views from the hillock behind.
  • Drive from Harihareshwar to Dive Agar is very beautiful and of course you can view the "Suvarna Ganesh"(Golden Temple) in Dive Agar
  • Visit the Bagmandala killa (Tiny fort). The fort is quite hard to access but the sunset view from the fort is quite worth it :-) Cross the creek at Bankot to reach the fort, If have the inclination trekking-up will be easier as the car road is very narrow and steep.

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