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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/chiplun-editor.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="chiplun" align="right" />This tiny hamlet of Chiplun is probably one of your best options between the highly crowded Goa and forever-rushing Mumbai. Truly, the best thing you can do here is nothing! There are no prominent attractions and the entire city can be covered in a day. But what you do have here are endless vistas, stretching for miles and miles. The rains bring out the best here, when the entire landscape turns a cool shade of green and the Vashisthi River swells up. Add to the panoramas plenty of good food and odd knick-knacks, which make your short interlude here really special.

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March - late June, Very hot and humid 
 
	Temperatures: 29.8Â°C-37.4Â°C</td>
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June - September, Heavy rainfall 
Annual rainfall - 3500 mm </td>
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October - March, Cool days and nights
 
Temperatures: 10.2Â°C-27.6Â°C </td>
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 <td class="body-text">June - September, the monsoons are the best time to enjoy the scenic beauties of this town</td>
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 <td class="body-text"> Discover the treasures at Chiplun on foot, as you wander around the local markets and nearby caves and temples. Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or bike from some of the rental shops in town.
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Jaystambh, Ratnagiri 
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Parshuram Temple: This almost 700-year-old temple is dedicated to the 6th Avatar of Vishnu. The temple complex is surrounded by stone walls, accessible by stone steps from the ghat and three idols are located within.

Sawatsada Waterfall: This beautiful waterfall is visible only during the monsoons. Almost white in colour, its rippling sound and gushing scene make it a photographer’s delight.

Karanjeshwari Temple: Dedicated to the Goddess Karanjeshwari, patron deity of the Konakanis, this temple is situated on the base of Govindgad, near the banks of Vashisthi River. While visiting this temple, you must also pay a quick visit to Shree Dev Someshwar Temple.

Vashisiti River: This meandering river is well-known for its enjoyable motorboat rides in season. It is also the site of family picnics and outings.

Gowalkot Fort: This is an ancient fort built by Shivaji Maharaj, located on top of a small hill, opposite the Vashisthi River Jetty. Catch panoramic views of the valley and the Vashisti River from here. Adventure-lovers can also head out trekking in and around the surrounding areas.

Koyna Dam: One of the largest dams in Maharashtra, this dam supplies water to Western Maharashtra as well as to its neighboring areas. Spanning 70 km and reaching all the way to Mahabaleshwar, this Dam offers splendid views of the region. It is also famous for its sweet-water fish, which is found in abundance here.

Guhagar Beach: This is a pristine beach located almost 42 kms away from Chiplun. This serene beach is an ideal getaway and a great picnic spot for those seeking the pleasure of outdoors.

Veleneshwar: Located about 16 km from Guhagar, Velneshwar is home to a beautiful virgin beach. Shri Vyadeshwar Temple dedicated to Shiva can also be visited here.

Hedvi: Located about 18 kms from Guhagar, Hedvi is the site of a Ganpati Temple and a beach close to Baman Ghal, where the rocks have been naturally cut by the sea, forming a gorge.

Walawalkar Shivaji Museum: Located towards Devrukh on the Mumbai-Goa highway, Walawalkar Shivaji Museum depicts the life and history of the Maratha ruler Shivaji. The Coronation of Shivaji Maharajah, Shivaji riding a horse are some of the notable statutes here.</td>
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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/chiplun-food.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="chiplun" align="right" />When in Chiplun, it is best to indulge in mouth-watering Malvani cuisine as fish and rice. Most hotels have excellent in-house restaurants that serve local as well as international cuisine. The Riverview Restaurant at the Quality Resort is where you can dine in style. The restaurant offers a scenic view and is a cozy dining place for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. It serves delicious Indian, Continental, Chinese and Malvani cuisine cooked by gourmet chefs. An interesting eating-out experience can be had near the Parshuram Temple, which serves lunch and dinner daily. Do try the nachni papad at Pethe Vishranti Graha. The restaurant at the Royal Palace does good soups, fish curry, aurmai fry and seafood specialties. All the cafés located in town serve excellent thalis and local dishes. Finally, don’t miss out on the sol kadi, which is kokum drink season with coconut milk. The Konkan region is also rich in a variety of local fruits; so if you happen to visit during the mango season then do get a bite of the famous Alphonso mangoes.</td>
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 Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival honouring the favourite god of Maharashtra is celebrated with great pomp. During this, beautifully decorated idols of Ganesha are placed on specially made structures bedecked with flowers and bright lights. Prayers and other offerings are then made to the idols along with the lord's favourite sweet modak. This festival culminates after 10 days, with the immersion of the idol in the lake.
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text">Resorts, hotels and guest houses dot the entire landscape of Chiplun. One of the fanciest places to unwind is at the <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000341&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Quality+Resort+The+Riverview&hotelClass=4&address1=Dhamandivi%2C+Taluka+Khed&address2=&city=Chiplun&state=Maharshtra&pinCode=415707&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Quality Resort the Riverview</a>. Conveniently located on the Mumbai-Goa highway, this is a perfect stopover on the long drive to Goa. It offers guests luxurious facilities and even a kid’s corner and spa. Accommodation is offered in elegant and spacious rooms. The private verandahs attached to the rooms offer magnificent views of the scenic surroundings and amazing sights of the Vashisti River. Hotel Royal Palace is a place for the budget traveler. With modern amenities and heart warming hospitality it will make your stay a memorable one.</td>
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