Diveagar Beach is a splendid beach situated at Diveagar on
the shores of Arabian Sea in the Konkan coast of Maharashtra.
Diveagar Beach stretches about 6 km long with white sand and
crystal clear waters. This beach is surrounded by Suru trees and a dense cover
of belu trees as well. At one end of the beach is a fishing settlement while
the other end offers a sanctuary to the migratory seagulls feasting in the
creek waters.
Diveagar Beach is not a flat beach unlike most of the other
beaches in this region, be careful while playing in the waves as there are
rocks strewn across at some parts of the beach. Sand-bubble crabs and dolphins
can be found on the beach. Some sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach as
well.
The village also houses a temple called Suvarna Ganesh
Temple, which is another major attraction in Diveagar. Dedicated to Lord
Ganesha, the temple has an idol, which has a mask made of pure gold. This mask
was found by Draupadi Dharma Patil on 17th November 1997, while she was digging
in her betel nut farm and then built the temple. The idol was stolen in 2012
and the idol has since then been replaced by one made with Silver. Sunder
Narayan Temple is another attraction here.
This is one of the popular beaches and also one
of the favorite weekend getaways from Mumbai.
How to reach
By Air: The nearest airport is at Pune.
By Rail: Rail is not the best way to
reach Diveagar. From Mumbai catch a train on the Konkan Railway and get down at
Mangaon. Then proceed by local bus to Diveagar via Mhasala.
By Road: Take NH-17 from Mumbai through
Nagothana, Kolad, Mangaon, Mhasala, Vadavali, and Borli Panchatan. From Pune
drive through the picturesque Tamhini Ghat, Vile, Mangaon, Mhasala, Vadavali
and Borli Panchatan.
Diveagar is 170 kilometers from Pune. There are ST buses
that go directly to Diveagar from Mumbai and Pune.
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