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Palghar Taluka Some Sightseeing Places

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Manor, Palghar

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Often known as the gateway to Palghar, Manor is located on the banks of Vaitarna River. A relatively peaceful town, Manor is popular among the locals and the visitors for earthenware products that are produced in abundance in the region. Read More »

Kelva Beach, Palghar

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Located in the Palghar region, the Kelva Beach is popular for having a very large stretch of beach land. This beach is also much visited because most of the accommodations of the region are located near the beach. Read More »

Coniferous Trees On Kelwe Beach

Shirgaon Fort, Palghar

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Located close to the Shirgaon Beach, this fort is said to be used by Maratha ruler, Shivaji. This fort was earlier used to keep a close check on the enemy lines and movement. Although the ancient fort is in a ruined condition, much evidence of the Maratha rule of Shivaji can... Read More »

Shirgaon Fort
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About Mahim beach

Near to the region of Palghar, on the Arabian Sea coast, is the beach of Mahim that offers a picturesque view of the Arabian Sea. Mahim Beach is more popular for being a sunset point. Located near to the beach is the Mahim Fort that was built to defend against the invasion of the Portuguese. Today, the fort is accompanied by tourist infrastructure like several apartments and accommodation complexes.

About Kelva Fort

The Kelva Fort is an ancient structure present here that belongs to the 16th century and was constructed by the Portuguese. This fort was also used by the Maratha ruler, Shivaji, for his own defense purposes. Most of the region is...Read more on Kelva Fort

Ram temple, Palghar

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The ancient Ram temple lies in proximity to the Sitladevi Temple at Kapad Bazar, in Palghar District. As per the legend of this temple, Lord Rama along with his brother Laxmana was imprisoned by Mahiravan and Ahiravan, and were later on rescued by Lord Hanuman. It was in the... Read More »