Konkan – called as ‘India’s California’ is abundant with nature, natural resources and natural beauty. KekaneFarms is situated in the mid of nature with all green hills, natural beautiful landscapes around and all major famous sight-seeing places in a close vicinity. KekaneFarms, Bapvan is conveniently distanced from Pune and Mumbai by road. With Bapvan as a central place, one can cover all these places comfortably by road enjoying nature’s beauty around.
Shrivardhan is a small town – a Taluka Place in Raigad District, rich with Coconuts, Supari and Mango Trees. It has got a clean, peaceful and beautiful Sea Beach surrounded by land on three Sides. Shrivardhan is the birthplace of the First Peshwa of Maratha Kingdon – Balaji Vishwanath Bhat - who brought enormous glory and fame to Shrivardhan. Peshwe Mandir and Balaji Vishwanath Smarak give testimony of this. You can also see Laxmi Narayan Mandir and Somjai Mandir in Shrivardhan during this visit on way to sea beach.
Harihareshwar a religious place – is another place you can visit to experience beautiful but tranquil sea beach, high and low tides surrounded by rich Kokan greenery. You can visit Harihareshwar Temple and Kalbhairav Temple nearby and taste fresh tender coconuts on the stalls nearby. This will be a memorable visit to cherish for long.
Diveagar is another place for you to visit in Kokan. The place is a quiet land of Lord Ganesh and spacious and clean Sea Beach. You can visit Suvarna Ganesh Mandir, Sidhanath Bhairav and Kedarnath Bhairav Mandirs during your visit to Diveagar. There are number of Stalls and small family type restaurants to get snacks and meals. You an get accomodation and meals in Diveagar if booked in advance.
Those who want to spare more days in Kokan , Can also visit Murud Janjira Sea Fort which is in the vicinity of 60 Kms from Shrivardhan. Seeing broken remains of the famous Janjira Fort will take you down the memory lanes to recall glory of Maratha Empire of 17th Century. To visit Janjira Fort you need to take a ferry via small launch boat which is a fun for children and grown ups as well. Accomodation and food stalls are also available in Murud town on advance booking.