Places to visit :

Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth (Former Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth)

It is one of the leading Agricultural Universities in India and has to its credit development of many new varieties of beneficial crops for farmers across the country.

Suvarnadurg and kanakdurg - Harne

Located at 6 kms. from Murud at Harne, The Suvarnadurg fort consists of two forts, kanakdurga the land fort and Suvarnadurga the sea fort.

Macchibazar (Fish Market) - Harne

You will be amazed at the huge quantity of fish coming to the market and fish lovers would be thrilled to see such a large variety of fresh fish for sale at one place.

Keshavraj and Vyaghreshwar

The Temples of keshavraj and Vyaghreshwar are located at Asud just 3 kms away from Murud.

Panhalekaji Caves

Located on Dapoli - Dabhol road is a place called Panhalekaji. There are 29 caves and many sculptures around the area and the whole area is very beautiful. the carvings in these caves are from many periods from the 3rd century to the 14th century.

Unhavare - Hot Water Springs

There are natural hot water springs at Unhavare Village, 30 kms. from Murud (Near Panhalekaji caves). A bath in the water is said to cure skin ailments. There are no charges for taking a bath here.

Chikhali - Ancestral house of Lokmanya Tilak

The Ancestral house of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak is located in Chikhali village near Dabhol and Panhalekaji caves.

Chandika Mata Temple

The Chandika Mata temple is located at a few kilometers from the Panhalekaji caves. This temple from the Pandava period is inside a natural cave and you have to go inside through a tunnel to take the darshan of the Chandika Mata idol inside the cave.

Kadyawarcha Ganpati and Anjarle Devi temple

The Ganpati temple is situated on a Hill at Anjarle village and hence is called 'Kadyawarcha Ganpati'. There are 250 steps to it and a lake in front of it. You can get beautiful views from the hill. You can also visit the nearby Anjarle Devi Temple also.

KOEL Centre (A Krishivarada Initiative)

Photos of glimpses of nature's varied life forms (trees, birds, animals, butterflies, insects, spiders etc.) & few posters giving message of environment conservation. Situated at Ubhaghar ali- Anjarle. Open on Saturday/ Sunday from 08:00 to 18:00hrs

Mahalaxmi Temple and Yakub Baba Darga

A Mahalakshmi mandir just off the village is also beautiful. The Temple was built in 1808 and the Mahalaxmi idol is 'swayambhu'. Further ahead from the temple is the Yakub Baba Darga. The only darga ever built by Shivaji Maharaj. A lot of people come to pray here and the view from the gallery of the darga is really beautiful.

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