Murud Janjira

A picturesque holiday spot with full of coconut and betel nut trees, Murud is situated in Raigarh district in Maharashtra. Glittering coastline of sandy beach and the surrounding greenery makes this magnificient place a hot spot of the tourists. A small fishing village, Murud is famous for its marvelous beaches, ancient forts, coconut and beetal palms.

These beautiful twin islands offer a wide range of fabulous sights, which makes it a fast emerging tourist destination. Various temples and churches that has survived the rampage of time, a vast coast line fenced with palm groves, hot springs and remnants of old forts, Murud Janjira provides a long list of amazing spectacles to everyone.

One among the prime locations of this wonderful locality is the splendid island fort of “Bassian�? which overlooks the Bassein beach .The Panchala fort is a hill station which is a quite and a serene place to relax.

The nearby hills of Murud-Janjeera holds a marvelous shrine dedicated to lord Dattatreya. The deity in this shrine is unique and it has three heads, which is the incarnation of the Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheswara. This fabulous temple also catches the panoramic view of the entire seashore, which makes the voyage to the hilltop a worthy experience.

The atmosphere in Murud-Janjira is serene and pollution free. Adventure lovers can try a ride in a kattamaran - some sort of a country boat. It will be quite fun to travel in a bullock cart or in a tonga.

A pretty fishing village with beaches hemmed with green coconut and palm groves, majestic mountains, and ancient monuments, Murud Janjira is a thriving tourist destination and a must see place.