18th : we will spend time at beach and surrounding areas if possible as most of us have night shift so time for early retirement to bed . 19th :early morning time to visit the temple , and surrounding ones , bankot fort at Bagmandaladetails beow and some trekking Bhimachi Kawad (Trekking Point) Tambadi (Trekking Point) Table land expecting to complete everything at aroung 3 so that we can reach mumbai by 7 pm. following are some details :

This 16th century Shiva temple has long been revered as a holy site. Its many temples have given Harihareshwar the nickname of the Kashi of the South. The complex consists of the Gayatri Tirth, Sita Sansar, Vishnu Pad, Pandav Tirth and 101 Kaurav Astitva temples. The other temples in the premises are of Shri Kalbhairav and Shri Yogeshwari.

The pradakshina is a path around the temple which climbs a hill, into the sea and around the shoreline and then back to the temple. The Pradakshina trail is a steady climb with rock cut steps, winding up to about 200 feet. Then there is a descent of another flight of rock cut steps which lead out to the sea. There is a flat table top ledge with overhanging rocks eroded by the ever battering waves of the sea during high tides. It is not advisable to enter into this area when the tides are high. Pradakshina can be done when the tide is low. The Gayatri Tirth lies to the right of the rocky face of the hillock, just as you enter the pradakshina area. From here, the ledge flares appreciably, giving a majestic view of the jagged rocky wall on the right and the chopping sea on the left. The sunset is very spectacular from this point. The rest of the pradakshina can be completed in about 15 minutes.===========

At the rear of the temple are steps leading to the top of a hill and confronted by huge boulder spilt into half. Legend has that the Pandavas of the Mahabharat fame, while in exile, had visit Harihareshwar. Finding their path block by a boulder, mighty Bhima wielded fist and smashed the rock in two. At the bottom, towards the right, is a cleft another rock from where issues fort sweet, drinkable water, or so the local claim. But I can’t verify that as I didn’t stoop for a sip. Down there, beside a hurt boulder, is an imprint of Bhima’s for carved in rock. The temple opens around 6am and shut by 9pm.

TEST THE WATER : –After you’re done with prayer, there is flight of stone steps leading down Harihareshwar Beach, which is as long its name, all 1/2km of it. The beach , act ally split in two parts, north and south, the Kalbhairav Temple complex, is often than not sparsely populated, especially on weekdays. The southern beach where the MTDC resort is located, is what you dreamed about. The sand is as white as on some other beaches but it clean and the seclusion can give rise romantic inclinations if you’re on that of a holiday. The southern stretch is mostly deserted, as most pilgrims after visit the temple feel they deserve a bit of material indulgence. They usually lounge about by the water and head straight for the chaat stalls and sundry amusement on the northern beach, which also sees much action when the fishing boats come in. Warning the long beach is quite inviting but there are strong and

treacherous undercurrents, which locals and temple officials say have caused many a mishap. Swim during high tide and even then, don’t venture too far out.

GANESH GULLY : – This is a narrow cleft about 3ft wide between two rocks, just about 150ft behind Kalbhairav Temple that goes down to the sea. Apparently, at the bottom of this cleft, there is a niche between the sea rocks, which is about 30ft underwater. It seems that at high tide, when the waves dash against the shore and are receding, a Ganesh idol can be seen, depending on the force of the retreat. But the person narrating this to me hasn’t seen it of late, although he claims to have seen the idol during his childhood days. Conversely, it appears that at low tide it is easy to see the status at the bottom of the nice, when the waters have receded far from shore. It’s all a matter of belief, as the tide doesn’t venture far out enough to get a glimpse.=================

Bankot Fort ( 5kms)Bhimachi Kawad (Trekking Point) Tambadi (Trekking Point) Table landBagmandalaA getaway to Bagmandala is full of sightseeing. It is situated 4 kms from the Harihareshwar and offers the picture-perfect seen of local fishermen sail their colorful boats on the great Arabian Sea. From the Southern beach, across the creek, visitors can cherish the Portugal built, Bankot Fort and while walking along the shore, they can catch-hold of the typical huts of the Velas villages. Visitors can also convince the fishermen to take a boat ride towards the memorial Peshwa Smarak.Eating at HarihareshwarHarihareshwar beach has a few chaat stalls, which are frequently visited by the pilgrims and fishermen Apart from this, the eating joints lies in placing advance order at a 'gharghuti', which serves the home-made foods. Delicious cuisines are also available in Prachitee, Mohan Kutumbe Restaurant and Kiran Wakankar's. Visitors looking for Konkani sea-foods can check out the menu at Shiv Sagar Caterers close to MTDC and Vishranti Bhojanalaya. Besides, Guru Geeta restaurants and Grasshopper Inn is popular for serving local vegetarian foods.

Place to stay :Gokul Homestay, Harihareshwar, MaharashtraAddress At & Post HarihareshwarSriwardhan, RaigarhMaharashtraIndia Booking No: 919702175252Rooms & AmenitiesGokul offers accommodation to its guests in 10 rooms. There are 4 AC Double Bed Rooms, 2 Non-AC Double Bed Rooms, 3 Family Suite and 1 Family Hall. The usp of the property is its proximity to the tourist spots, yet providing a peaceful environment. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian local cuisine is their speciality.

Here’s a list of sight-seeing places in and around Harihareshwar:

• Harihareshwar Temple - 8 km (Gayatri Tirth, Sita Sansar, Vishnu pad, Pandav Tirth, 101 Kaurav Astitva) • The birth place of Srimant, the first Peshwa of the Maratha Kingdon (10 km) • Gram devata Somajadevi (10 km) • Jeevaneshwar Temple - Swayambhu Shivpind (12 km) • Jeevnabander - Fish Port (12 km) • Pure gold-cast Ganpati idol - Diveagar (21 km) • Devkhot - Pandav era caves • Shrivardhan sea shore (10 kms) • Aaravi, Shekhadi and Walvti - most beautiful sea shores (13-21 km) • Shrivardhan town • Laxmi Narayan temple • Dive Agar sea beach (21 km) • Rupnarayan temple, Dive Agar (22 km) • Dighi Bandar and Janjira Fort (36 km) • Savitri river at Bankot creek (4 km) • Bankot Fort (5kms) • Rotha Supari of Shrivardhan • Bhairvnath, Kusumadevi, Rameshwar and Bharadhkol Vitthal Temple • Bhimachi Kawad (trekking point) • Tambadi (trekking point) Table land • Samsher Baba Peer Darga (Trekking, "S" Waterline Point)- HIDE MORE ABOUT HARIHARESHWAR