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Travel destination in India, Chipulan |
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General Information about CHIPLUN |
Chiplun :
Altitude : 10.76 metres
Language : Hindi, English and Marathi
State : Maharashtra
STD Code : 018992 |
About Chiplun
Chiplun is a peaceful little town on the banks of the Vashisthi River. It is located 250 Km from Mumbai on the Mumbai-Goa highway. It is ideal for conferences that require peace and quiet, but are still relatively close to Mumbai. A ride in the Vashisti River or a trek in the nearby hills around Chiplun is the perfect way to unwind. Parshuram Temple is a 700-year old temple, within walking distance from the Taj Garden Retreat. Sawatsada Waterfall is a monsoon attraction that is situated just 3 km from the Taj Garden Retreat. Walavalkar Shivaji Museum is a unique museum that depicts the life history of the great Maratha ruler, Chhatrapati Shivaji. The museum is located 30 km from the hotel, en route to Dherwan on the Mumbai - Goa highway. Located around 55 km from the hotel, Guhagar beach is a virgin and unspoilt beach, lapped by the waters of the Arabian Sea. Located 10 km from the hotel, the Vashisti River Jetty offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy motorboat rides in the river - provided that the water level is high enough!
How To Reach
By Air : Nearest Airport Mumbai
By Rail : Konkan Railway Chiplun Station.
By Road : Mumbai to Chiplun and from Chiplun 12 km.
PLACES OF ATTRACTION IN CHIPLUN
• Parshuram Temple : A 700-year-old temple, located at a walking distance of less than a km
from the hotel.
• Sawatsada Waterfall : One can view this during monsoons only and is at a distance of 3kms from the hotel towards the Chiplun town.
• Walawalkar Shivaji Museum : A unique museum depicting the life history of the Maratha ruler Shivaji. Located at a distance of 30 kms from the hotel towards Derwan on the Mumbai-Goa highway.
• Gowalkot Fort : Ancient Fort of Shivaji Maharaj, located on top of a small hill, bank opposite Vashisthi River Jetty, gives you beautiful view of the valley around & smoothly flowing Vashisti River. Nature lovers can do a decent track on it to get the actual feel of the fort.
• Veldoor : It offers a breath taking view of the Vashishti river meeting the Arabian
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