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The Hidden Beauty of Stunning Velneshwar Beach
Velneshwar Beach is a secluded and pristine beach destination with soft white sand beach laced with coconut plants and a small cove. Velneshwar Beach is yet to occupy a place in the tourism map of the state of Maharashtra and is still unknown to most.
Velneshwar Beach still offers you a secluded beach that can nearly calm down your nerves and make you feel relaxed and refreshed.
Located around 300km from Mumbai and 250km from Pune Velneshwar Beach is still one of the least crowded beaches in the country.
As one of the most photogenic beaches among the long stretch of Konkan beaches, Velneshwar Beach is certain to capture your imagination with unpolluted natural beauty. Flanked by other popular beach destinations like the Ganpatipule or Guhagar it expects to quickly grow into popularity.
Apart from the small beach with few tourists, the Velneshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Dashabhuja Ganesh Mandir at Hedvi are other primary attractions of Velneshwar Tourism.
Carved in white stone this Dashabhuja Ganesh is not only ancient but rare and every year a grand ceremony takes place along with a procession to celebrate the birth of deity in the months of Magha.
At Brahmanghal in Hedvi, you can witness a rare natural phenomenon a gorge has been created in the black rock by the sea and when seawater gushes into it a water column of 20 to 30ft high is formed.
A drive through the rustic landscape to reach Velneshwar Beach can also be equally charming and if you are looking to get away from everything Velneshwar tourism offers you the best getaway destination close to Mumbai and Pune.
Best time to Visit Velneshwar Beach
Winter is the best season to visit Velneshwar beach. In the months of November, December, January, and February the temperature drops, and days are cool and pleasant.
Weather in Velneshwar Beach
Monsoon in Velneshwar starts from June to September. Velneshwar receives moderate rainfall during monsoon. The temperature during monsoon is between 32°C to 22°C.
Winter months are cold and the temperature is in the range of 28°C to 15°C. Winter starts from November to February and sometimes extends to March. Summer starts from March to May or till mid-June and the temperature goes higher at 35°C.