The holy town of Harihareshwar is encircled with the four hills of Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri. A climb atop the hillock provides the view of the sea, which almost looks like 'Om'. The gentle waves laps at the shore and one who stands by, feels like cherishing the scenic beauty of the lake. On one end of the shore is the residence of the Kalbhairav temple, which is abuzz with people. The nearby fishing village bracing the sea also appeals visitors with the fishermen's catch and the rural countryside style of living.

Things to do and see in Harihareshwar
Harihareshwar is a religious town and is highly visited by devotees. Enthusiast swimmers can also plunge into the sea and refresh their soul, endlessly. The Kal bhairav Temple is the main attraction of the town. It consist of the holy idols of the Hindu Trinity and Goddess Parvati. Visitors, after taking a holy deep, can plan a visit to the religious center.

Water-lovers can, further, have some memorable moments in the Harihareshwar Boating Point. The center invites visitors to enjoy the adventure scooter rides and family boat rides, all available at fixed fare. Life jacket are also provided to the participants.

Harihareshwar beach shopping
Shops leading to the temple street are set up in queue and visitors can buy sherbets (juices) in the flavor of amla, jambhul and amrit kokum. Devotes can also buy a collection of small pendants depicting the symbols related to the Hindu God and Goddesses.

Eating at Harihareshwar
Harihareshwar 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.

Getaway from Harihareshwar
Bagmandala
A 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.

Shrivardhan
This beautiful town of beaches and temples can be easily explored with covering a distance of about 11 kms from Harihareshwar. Kondivli and Shekhadi beach are best for swimming, while Bharadkhol beach is calls for fishing and viewing fisherfolk.

Place of accommodation in Harihareshwar
The small town Harihareshwar has a number of staying places, which suits the pocket of every visitors. Holiday makers can book spacious rooms in the MTDC Resort, Shiv Sagar Caterers, Ganga Niwas, Nandanvan and Gokul.

When to visit Harihareshwar
Harihareshwar is green and beautiful during monsoon season. Therefore, the best time to visit the town is from June to August.

How to reach Harihareshwar
By Air
Pune Airport situated 178 kms away and is the nearest airport to Harihareshwar. Another option lies in collecting flight information operating to and from Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport in Mumbai(213 kms from the town).

By Rail
The nearest rail head to Harihareshwar is at Mangaon(63kms). Most train plying between Mumbai and Goa halt here. Mandovi Express is a convenient option for the visitors, looking for the beaches in Harihareshwar.

By Road
Mumbai Central Stand operates two buses for Harihareshwar. The buses departs during the first and second half of the day. Travelers can also catch bus to Shrivardhan and then follow the buses to Harihareshwar.