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 5 kms 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.
Ganapati Pule
An ancient pilgrim center, having a naturally formed Idol of lord Ganesna. The temple is located on a beach with glittering white sand. It is at a distance of 120 km from the hotel an approximate drive of 2 hours.
Velneshwar South
It is a beautiful temple dedicated to lord Shiva and is at a distance of 60 km from the hotel, a diversion before Guhagar.
Koyna Dam and Reservoir
The famous dam is at a distance of 45 km from the hotel. It is a drive worth taking.
Hedvi South
A temple dedicated to lord Ganesh at a distance of 66 kms from the hotel, again a diversion from the road going to Guhagar.
Pale Buddist Caves at Mahad (Mahad Caves)
About 29 caves can be found right on the NH - 17(Mumbai Goa) just before Mahad on the East Hillside. Very short hike on the about 80 to 100 steps leads to these magnificent 2nd Century Buddhist caves. The caves are cut in the almost perpendicular scarp of the hill and face east. The first twenty are in the upper hill and the remaining eight about thirty feet lower. Located 88 kms. from resort towards Mumbai.
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Guhagar Beach
A pristine beach on the Arabian Sea located at a distance of 55 km from the hotel. Still unspoilt and virgin.
Vashisthi River Jetty
Situated at a distance of 10 km from the hotel. The hotel can arrange boat rides in a motorboat. This is not a facility offered by the hotel, but can be arranged by the hotel. The boating is possible only when there is enough water in the river, at times it is not possible as the water level is very low.
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 Vashisthi River. Nature lovers can do a decent track on it to get the actual feel of the fort. Will take around 30 to 45 minutes.
Drive to Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar is well connected from Chiplun. Located approximately 105 km from Chiplun. One needs to take diversion from Poladpur Junction on the way to Mumbai. For nature lovers, a must to do drive, beautiful one full with ghats & scenic beauty.
Raigad
Shivaji's impregnable capital, the place where has was crowned and where he died. Beside the fort, you'll find his Samadhi and the remains of his palace. Other attractions include Gangasagar Lake and the Jijamata Palace at Pachad. For its immense beauty, Raigad remains a hiker's paradise. The formidable Pratapagad Fort with its equestrian statue of Shivaji Makes for an interesting excursion. Located 112 km. from resort towards Mumbai, via Mahad.
Raigad Rope-ways:
Rope-way is available from foot-hills to the top of the Raigad Fort. Rope-way charges varies as per season. On foot, about 1450 steps from foot-hill to top of the Fort.
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