Top Lakes and Must Visit beaches in Maharashtra

If you would try to sum up the tourism of Maharashtra, your hands would never stop. The state has so diverse tourism that it is hard to pen down.  Contrary to being home to the glamorous Bollywood, the state is also known for some relaxing and quiet holiday destinations. It’s the charming beaches and lakes of Maharashtra that give the visitors a break from life. The state owns numbers of exotic beaches and lakes that are so tempting that you can’t resist yourself taking hundreds of snaps. So, without roaming around, let’s get into top lakes and must visit beaches in Maharashtra.

Tarkarli Beach

Lying at the rare confluence of Karli River and the Arabian Sea, Tarkarli Beach is yet another pristine beach of Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, you’ll hardly a pristine beach, so whichever falls in this category is definitely worth visiting. The crystal-clear water of Tarkarli Beach is the delight of visitors in Tarkarli Beach. Located in Sindhudurg district, the beach is contagious to Sindhudurg Fort and Padmagarh Fort. This is another reason that the beach receives a huge number of visitors. In the twinkling water of Tarkarli Beach, you can go for any sports activities. Tarkarli beach also comes among must visit beaches in Maharashtra.

Dahanu-Bordi Beach

Located just 145 km from Mumbai, Dahanu Bordi Beach is the best weekend gateway for the local people. It is called Dahanu-Bordi Beach because it is stretched from Dahanu to Bordi in a 17 km long coastline. Located against the Sahyadri Ranges, Dahanu-Bordi Beach offers a mind-blowing surrounding. In fact, you’ll find the milieu of Dahanu Bordi beach more awe-inspiring than the beach itself because it is thoroughly draped with the orchards, flower gardens and the thick coconut groves. It exactly lies in Thane, so you won’t face any problem in getting the beach.

Mandwa Kihim Beach

Located adjoining to Alibaug, Mandwa Kihim Beach is yet another beach from Maharashtra that you can’t afford to miss. It is only 10 km from Alibaug and 135km from Mumbai, so you can reach there easily. The sandy coastline and the pristine water of Mandwa Kihim Beach can make anyone go crazy. And to amuse you more, the beach is girdled by the blooming vivid flowers and verdant greenery. The aesthetic coconut palms are the central attraction in Mandwa Kihim Beach. The nearby dense forests dotted by the flamboyant birds and butterflies draw a vibrant picture of Mandwa Kihim Beach. Most importantly, from Mandwa Kihim Beach, you can have a soul-stirring view of ‘Gateway of India’.

Vengurla Beach

Another beach from Maharashtra that is famous for its coconut & mango trees and for the lush greenery all around. The surrounding of Vengurla Beach is so much covered by the coconut palms that from a distance you can’t even make out that there is a beach. And this is the reason that it is still unspoiled. Located in the beautiful city of Malvan, Vengurla Beach is paradise for the peace lovers. The quaint surrounding and the calmness of atmosphere in Vengurla Beach can make anybody fall in love with it. Take a long walk in the striking sandy coastline of the beach and give your soul some peacetime.

Upvan Lake

With the name, you must have assumed that we’re talking about a lake which has something to do with a garden. Well, Upvan Lake is called by this name because this is girdled by the incredibly dense verdant forests. Located in Thane on the base of Yeoor Hills, Upvan Lake offers an awe-inspiring view of nature. Apart from its stunning charm, the lake is also a major source of water for the nearby settlements. Unfortunately, today the water need of people is causing destruction to the lake and it is getting polluted. Being one of the largest lakes of Maharashtra Upvan Lake certainly deserves a visit.

Vihar Lake

Located within the premises of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Vihar Lake is probably the most popular and enthralling Lake of Mumbai. It is located near to Vihar village, so it is called Vihar Lake. Situated on the coast of Arabian Sea, Vihar Lake is dotted by the stupendous vegetation from all around. The scenic backdrop of majestic hills makes the lake one of the most sought tourist destinations in Mumbai. The lake is so huge that it fulfills the water supply of South Mumbai and even after that it never dries up.  In a city like Mumbai, getting a sigh of peace and serenity is almost impossible. You would really need to find a corner to feel some peacetime. So if you want to spend some time alone, visit Vihar Lake. It is one of that places where you can talk to your soul, listen to it, and enjoy the moment with it.

So, these are the top lakes and must visit beaches in Maharashtra. Bristled the nature’s unrevealed charm, these lakes and beaches make Maharashtra an ideal honeymoon destination. So visit here with your loved ones and make the memories that would make you smile forever.