Visit Hedvi Beach, A Mystical Black Sand Beach Near Ganpatipule, Maharashtra!

Situated along the Konkan coast, is a black sand cove called Hedvi Beach. The mystical beach is a lesser-known gem, waiting to be explored. It is situated between two white-sand beaches of Guhagar, Velneshwar and Ganpatipule, Maharashtra.

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There is a Hedvi Ganesh Temple and the beach is located at Hedvi village in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The stretch is known for its rock formation and hence the black sand that is formed after coastal erosion. Unlike other beaches in the area where you can enjoy a dip, going into Hedvi beach is not advisable. Swimming is a strict no-no. The beach stretch is small, but very beautiful.

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It has a natural gorge called Brahman Ghal, which is about 35 feet in length, 20 feet in depth, and 2 feet wide. The gorge is about 3 km away from the Dashbhuja Ganesh Temple, the one in which Ganesha idol has ten hands. People from far and wide come to witness this natural wonder and seek Lord Ganesha's blessings. When the waves splash on the rocks, the sight and sound of it is one for the memories. There is also a Uma Maheshwari Temple nearby, where the beach stretch ends.

Hedvi is a place that is rich in culture and heritage, with mythical roots. There are not many things to do here, so people visiting or staying at Ganpatipule or Guhagar can make a quick trip here. The closest railway station is Chiplun, which is connected to Pune and Mumbai easily. There are buses that connect Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Guhagar and Hedvi. But if you are in a mood to drive down, you can take a road trip!

If you want to know about things to do at Guhagar, you can read up here. For Ganpatipule, read here.