From the crushing sea waves to the stretches of casuarinas lining, Guhagar is a place of cool breeze, quiet sand and holy ambience. Known as the 'taluka' headquarters and the site of the Wyadeshwar temple, it is considered as one of the important tourist spot. The village is 43 kms west of Chiplun and 313 kms south of Mumbai and can be easily accessed by the visitors from across the world.

Things to do and see in Guhagar
The sea-shore at Guhagar remains crowded with beach lovers and pilgrims all through the day. The sea shares peace and joy with those who desires to feel the a soothing vacation here. Most visitors come here to offer prayer at the Wyadeshwar temple while some likes to doze on the heap of clean sands, which slopes towards both the village and the sea.

The sea beach offers swings and slides to the children and camel ride to the elders. The only pitfall is that Guhagar is not made for water-sport or boating activities.

Eating at Guhagar
Known as the pious temple town, most of the hotels and roadside eateries in Guhagar serves only vegetarian meals, all at cheap rate. Suruchi and Ruchira are the two best places for eating. Foodholics, who desires to tinkle their taste-bud with non-vegetarian dishes can head straight to Shamkant Khatu's Annapurna, which serves chicken masala, mutton masala and coastal specialties like Pomfert and prawn curry.

Getaway from Guhagar
Gopalgarh Fort
An excursion to the majestic Gopalgarh Fort is worthy enough, during the visit to Guhagar. It is situated 13 kms away and is greatly known for its unique architectural style. Visitors can also visit the nearby Anjanvel fishing village, which is home to the clumsy beach dotted with a number of fishing boats

Velneshwar
The beach at Velneshwar resembles the early scene of Guhagar. This sandy stretch is treasured with a sacred Shiva temple and a couple of lodges like the Navnit Thakur's Kinara Beach House, Atithi Hotel and accommodation under MTDC. The tariff of all the places suits the pocket of the budget travelers and ensures to provide elite services to its guests. Kinara Beach House also has an outdoor restaurant on the beach, which offers some delectable juices and cuisines. Besides the lodges and the Shiv temple, another interest lies in watching the crevice called Bamanghai, which shoots a jet of sea water, every few minutes during high tide.

Hedavi
The greenery of Hedavi village is 25 kms away and is quieter in comparison to the the busy Guhagar or Velneshwar. The village is named after the Lord Shiva temple in Velneshwar, which is built of stone . The hillside here are completely covered with the clusters of palm trees and visitors can cherish its best view from the courtyard of the Dasabhuja Lakshmi Ganesha Temple, situated in the village. Just a 10 mins walk from the village helps, beach lovers reach the Velneshwar beach.

Place of accommodation in Guhagar
The areas Guhagar beach in Maharashtra is not developed with skyscraper hotels and yet visitors can feel in the home-like luxury in Kismat Residency, Hotel Kautilya, Manas Lodge, Prestige Lodge and Sagar Lodge. All the mentioned places of stay are located in close proximity to the bus terminus.

When to visit Guhagar beach
The best time to visit the Guhagar beach is from November to February.

How to reach Guhagar
By Air
Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport located in Mumbai(313 kms) is well connected by airlines to all major towns and cities. Visitors can hire both AC and non-AC taxis from the airport premises and reach the Guhagar beach.

By Rail
The nearest railhead to Guhagar is at Chiplun, situated 43 kms away. This major stop on the Konkan Railway is connected by trains from Mumbai such as Konkan Kanya Express and Netravati Express.

By Road
Take a route from Mumbai to Panvel and following the Panvel-Pen Highway, continue on NH17 up to Chiplun via Mangaon and Mahad. Guhagar is 43 kms away from Chiplun on SH78 and visitors can book space in local buses or auto to the beach. Also the Ghatge-Patil Roadways in Mumbai has a daily video coach services to Guhagar.