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Devkop Lake offers a cool calm location to have relaxing moments away from the noisy industrialized city of Palghar. The lake is placed aptly in a scenic location with lush ...
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Devkop Lake offers a cool calm location to have relaxing moments away from the noisy industrialized city of Palghar. The lake is placed aptly in a scenic location with lush greeneries of palms and coconut trees. The lined up coconut trees at the edge of the lake is really a marvelous view for any of the tourists visit here.
Surrounded by undulated and adventurous hills, this place is a good destination for trekking. The lake has been famed for its boating facilities and offers breathtaking experience of enjoyments.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Kelva Beach is the most beautiful location for vacations near Palghar. It has the largest stretch of beautiful cost line of Arabian Sea in Thane District. The unique feature of ...
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Kelva Beach is the most beautiful location for vacations near Palghar. It has the largest stretch of beautiful cost line of Arabian Sea in Thane District. The unique feature of the beach is the abundance of the Suru trees and it is the most sought weekend destination sought by local populace, domestic visitors from Mumbai and also from other parts of state.
Kelva fort and Sheetala Devi temple located at the lakeside add the attraction of the Kelva beach. There are many resorts and luxurious hotels for the comfortable stay of tourists.
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Architectural
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Kelva dam, located at picturesque surroundings, was constructed many years back as a source for the irrigation in the grass farming of Palghar. This has been a storage dam of ...
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Kelva dam, located at picturesque surroundings, was constructed many years back as a source for the irrigation in the grass farming of Palghar. This has been a storage dam of the water in the Kelva dam. The dam site offer cool and secluded place for evening tours. During weekends many tourists visit this place. A garden located nearby add the attraction of the dam site.
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Historical
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Kelva Fort, a historically important fort constructed by Portuguese during 16th century, is located at the southern end of the beautiful and serene Kelva Lake. The fort was used by ...
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Kelva Fort, a historically important fort constructed by Portuguese during 16th century, is located at the southern end of the beautiful and serene Kelva Lake. The fort was used by Chathrapathi Shivaji Maharaja during his Maratha rule.
The fort offer exquisite panoramic views of the natural surroundings covered by greenish Suru trees. The fort, surrounded all the sides by the water, provide enchanting eye catching experience during the tidal procession and recessions. During low tide periods this is accessible and visible perfectly and local country boat facility si available to approach the fort.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Mahim beach is a part of the island land Mahim near to Palghar. The Mahim beach, the coast of Arabian Sea, offers the great view of the vast expense of ...
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Mahim beach is a part of the island land Mahim near to Palghar. The Mahim beach, the coast of Arabian Sea, offers the great view of the vast expense of the Arabian Sea. The lusting greeneries provided by the trees lined up in the surroundings sea shore is really worth seeing. View of sunset hiding under the horizon beyond the Arabian Sea is an eye catching experience.
One of the main attraction here is the Mahim fort, which is in ruins presently. Hostorical facts tell that the fort was built to protect Mahim from the invasion of Portuguese. Presently the Mahim beach is thriving with modern buildings, luxurious apartments, resorts and fantastic restaurants.
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Manor is known as the gateway to Palghar. It is situated on the banks of river Vaitarna. River basin is mostly unexplored and unpolluted. It is a location with fewer ...
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Manor is known as the gateway to Palghar. It is situated on the banks of river Vaitarna. River basin is mostly unexplored and unpolluted. It is a location with fewer crowds compared to the madding crowds of Mumbai and Palghar city.
This place is renowned for earthenware products and materials. Many tourists purchase beautiful gift items and artifacts from this place.
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Religious
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Ram temple is an ancient temple located at Kapad Bazar near Sitladevi temple in Palghar. According to the legends it was in this temple Lord Rama and brother Lakshmana were ...
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Ram temple is an ancient temple located at Kapad Bazar near Sitladevi temple in Palghar. According to the legends it was in this temple Lord Rama and brother Lakshmana were imprisoned, when they were captured by Mahiravan and Ahiravan, until Lord Hanuman rescued them.
The temple was renovated in 1994 and it attracts many Ram devotees. Thursdays and Saturdays are very important in this temple. Ram Navami is an important festival celebrated here with much celebration and chanting of rituals
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Satpati Beach, renowned as the hub of the fishing industry, is one of the largest beaches in Maharashtra. The beach has acclaimed the status of a calm and cool destination ...
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Satpati Beach, renowned as the hub of the fishing industry, is one of the largest beaches in Maharashtra. The beach has acclaimed the status of a calm and cool destination for evenings and weekends.
Satpati beach is famed for its tranquility and serene environment. This is one of the beaches which have not polluted much with concrete jungles. Still the surroundings house the fishing community with all the charms of a fishing village. The beach is ideal for evening walks. The lined up palm trees offer a beautiful view.
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Shirgaon Beach is a little known beach in Palghar. It is an exquisite sea shore with breathtaking sceneries. The beach is abundantly enriched with palm trees. The beach is the ...
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Shirgaon Beach is a little known beach in Palghar. It is an exquisite sea shore with breathtaking sceneries. The beach is abundantly enriched with palm trees. The beach is the home of fishermen community.
Still unexplored and unspoiled, Shirgaon beach is a perfect weekend vacation destination. This is an ideal beach to relax on the sea shore of great Arabian Sea. In the recent past, the inflow of tourists has increased slightly.
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Historical
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Shirgaon Fort is located at one side of Shirgaon beach. The fort was used by great Maratha King Chathrapathi Shivaji as a place to keep a watch on enemies coming ...
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Shirgaon Fort is located at one side of Shirgaon beach. The fort was used by great Maratha King Chathrapathi Shivaji as a place to keep a watch on enemies coming through Arabian Sea. The ancient fort is in ruins now.
The fort is a tourist place to bring back the memory of Maratha culture and the golden days of Maratha Rule in this region. The views of the vast Arabian Sea and the expanse of greenish palm farms from the Shirgaon fort are really breathtaking.
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Religious
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Sheetladevi Temple, located at Kelva beach in Palghar, is a true religious destination. The temple assumed to be century old, is an attractive shrine with a unique idol of Goddess ...
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Sheetladevi Temple, located at Kelva beach in Palghar, is a true religious destination. The temple assumed to be century old, is an attractive shrine with a unique idol of Goddess Devi. The annual fair in this temple attracts thousands of devotees.
As the temple is located at the Kelva beach, the temple premises are always keep a cool climate with soft sea breeze. One can see from the premise of the temple, the grandeur views of country boats moving in the sea for fishing.
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