Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest , Alibaug
About Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest
Kanakeshwar situated near the Alibag on Konkan coast is famous for its weather and an old temple of Lord Shiva. Kanakeshwar temple is situated in midst of forest so dense that the interior is impermeable to sunlight. Temple is perched on a small hill which is 12 KMs from Alibag. Access to temple on the hill is though almost 700 steep steps.
Kanakeshwar forest is infested with the deadliest of snake species and frequently spotted wild animals like leopards and wild boars. The area bears a steely silence and tourists are allowed in only at their own risk.
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Places to Visit near Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest
Pushkarna Kund, Maharashtra
*0 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Pushkarna Kund might not be a tourists delight for the larger lot but the eerie desolate deserted water tank does not share a very favorable...
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Kihim Beach, Maharashtra
7.3 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Kihim Beach a beach largely unexplored and has the ideal coconut tree lined beach feel to it. The place is also blissfully blessed with beautiful...
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Khanderi Fort, Maharashtra
*7.5 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Khanderi Fort and Undheri Forts are both island forts with access to them from the Thai beach, separated by a distance of 300 mtrs. One needs to...
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Mandwa Beach, Maharashtra
11.6 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Mandwa Beach is a water sport enthusiasts dream destination, infact the place boasts of being the best water sports center around Mumbai and...
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Varsoli Beach, Maharashtra
13 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Varsoli Beach is a prominent base of the Indian Navy. A relatively quiet place not much frequented, lined with coconut trees .The beach has clear...
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Sagargad, Maharashtra
13.6 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Sagargad has it all, a magnificent green landscape dotted with manmade ponds, beautiful gardens , temples , a terrain ideal for treks amidst...
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Vrindavan Farm, Maharashtra
14 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Vrindavan Farm is a retreat for fruit lovers and flora enthusiasts near Kanakeshwar. It has a farm spread over a sprawling area of 28 acres with...
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Kanhoji Angre Samadhi, Maharashtra
14.6 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Kanhoji Angre was a notable Navy Chief of the Maratha Navy in the 18th century. He fought against the British, Dutch and Portugese. Despite the...
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Kanakeshwar Devasthan, Maharashtra
14.6 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Kanakeshwar Devasthan (13 kms) is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and houses a towering majestic 54 Ft Idol. The temple is very...
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Magnetic Observatory, Maharashtra
15.1 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Magnetic Observatory is an interesting place to visit. It shares the reputation of being one of the primary observatories around the world and...
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Nagoba Mandir, Maharashtra
15.8 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Nagoba Mandir (16 kms) also called the snake temple resonates the popular belief across several temples in Uttrakhand, that of revisiting the...
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Kolaba Fort, Maharashtra
15.9 km from Kanakeshwar Temple & Forest - See map
Kolaba fort is a 300 yrs old marine fort , a star attraction at Alibaug was built by Maharaja Chhatrapati Shivaji and is tucked 2 kms into the...
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