Thursday 8 December 2016

Marleshwar,Maharashtra,India

The Waterfalls at Marleshwar lies in Ratnagiri district near Sangameshwar in the state of Maharashtra. The word Marleshwar has been derived from the name of the cave in the same name dedicated to Lord Shiva.
In Marleshwar, there are 30 small waterfalls that sprout out and is such a magnificent sight during the monsoons. This phenomenon in nature is situated in the Sahyadiri range .
  The Marleshwar Yatra which takes place during the Makar Sankranti is a major event of this temple.
The best time to visit he falls is in the months of August and September, when the weather is cool and there will be moderate rains. The smaller waterfalls will be active at that time. Since the waterfall is not a perennial one. It will be disappointing otherwise in summer.
How to reach
Marleshwar is 18 kms from Devrukh and 30 kms from Sangameshwar. One has to go to Maral village, which is 14 kms from Devrukh. And after that 3 km road is by motorway and 1 km is by foot. Direct State Transport buses are available to go to Marleshwar from Devrukh.
By Air: Mumbai is nearest airport.
By Rail : There is no direct access for Konkan railway. But there are few MSRTC buses which ply towards Railway station and access for railway station is Sangameshwar & Ratnagiri.
By Road : Mumbai Marleshwar Distance - 336 kms. Pune Marleshwar Distance - 264 kms.

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