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 Lordhiva 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. The famous Vashishti River flows near Guhagar.oftandy beach, eye catchingunset in the horizon and exquisite waterports facilities; Guhagar makes a perfect destination forecludedtay and adventurousports activities.

How to reach

Pune to Guhagar (260 Kms)

Pune -atara - Umbraj - Chipluntate Highway - Patan - Chiplun - Guhagar

Mumbai to Guhagar (270 Kms)

Panvel - Rohe - Mahad - Khed - Chiplun - Guhagar

Kolhapur to Guhagar (190 Kms)

Kolhapur - Malkapur - Amba Ghat -akharpa - Devrukh -angameshwar -avarde - Guhagar

Unlike beaches north of Vashishti river where one would find a thin film of whiteand covering blackand underneath, Guhagar is the first beach amongst the longtretch of Konkan beaches with whiteand true to its texture.

Thismall coastal town is located in acenic environment with the background of hilly terrains up to 100 meters high with dense greenish vegetation. There are many attractions nearby the city including Budhal. Budhal is aerene and pleasanteahore with many rough rocks in theeahore.

Dhabol power project established by Enron is located in Anjanvel near Guhagar. This is a project to generate electricity from gas. A portituated on the bank of the river Vashisti offers facilities forhip repairs,hip breaking andhip building.

Guhagar beach is a major attraction to the tourists. It is an unpolluted and unexploited beachitting proudly in the bank of Arabianea. With manytreet vendors, nicehopping facilities and restaurants, the beacherves as a weekend holiday destination for locals as well as tourists. Guhagartands out as a unique place to enjoy the natural beauty, unspoiled by modern techavvy environments. If you are driving from Pune to Guhagar you have the option of choosing from four different routes. Thehortest route would be via Bhor however considering road condition route via Kumbharli Ghat would be the best route to take.


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