Harihareshwar is a town in Raigad district, in Maharashtra, India from where the river Savitri enters the Arabian Sea. It is famous for a temple on the seashore as well as the beach and the natural beauties. The Harihareshwar temple built in the 16th century with the dieties of Vishnu Brahma and Shiva and was re-constructed by First Bajirao Peshawa in 1723. The secondary attraction in Harihareshwar is beautiful stretch of beach. Beach is not very safe for swimming especially during low tide. It has lots of undercurrents.

                     Harihareshwar is bordered on one side by the Bankot creek, and on the other side by the Arabian Sea. The Bankot is the confluence of the Savitri River and ocean. A beautiful cypress grove adds greenness to the seaside environs. The town is surrounded by four holy hills, which represent Visnu, Brahma, Siva, and Parvati: Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri, and Pushpadri.

Harihareshwar is often referred to as Dev-ghar, or 'House of God', because the temple sits to the north and is said to have been blessed by Lord Vishnu. The sacred River Savitri enters the sea from Harihareshwar.

Getting there:

By Air: Nearest Airport is Mumbai, 215 Kms

By Rail: Nearest railhead is Mangaon on Konkan railways

By Road:

Mumbai to Harihareshwar Distance: 230 Kms

Mumbai to Harihareshwar Road Map:

Mumbai > Panvel > (Goa Highway) Nagothane> Vadkal Naka > Mahad > Mangaon > (Exit Goa Highway by turning right)> Mhasala> Shriwardhan > Harihareshwar

Pune to Harihareshwar Disatance: 175 Kms

Pune to Harihareshwar Road Map:

Pune > Mulshi > Tamini Ghats> Vile> Mangaon > Mhasala> Shriwardhan > Harihareshwar

Six seater rickshaws, taxis and private buses are available from Shreevardhan.

If you are coming from South, best way to take is from Khed on Mumbai-Goa highway via Khed-Mandangad-Veshvi-Bankot.

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