Beach Hopping and Temple Darshan at Hedvi-Ganapatipule

Do you want to get away from it all and spend a couple of days in complete seclusion? You don’t have to look beyond Hedvi. This is a small village on the Arabian Sea. The good thing about Hedvi is that, you’ll have complete peace here. You will have a small cove to give you company. There is hardly anybody in this black sandy beach. Even the mobile phone coverage isn’t that good here. Thus, you will be truly cut off from your world. But you are only a few kilometers away from Velneshwar, Guhagar, Ganpatipule, and other popular destinations that are close enough.

The only visitors to Hedvi are the pilgrims who come to the many temples in the region. Yes, some of them indeed land up in the beach, but if you compare the crowds to some other beach resorts in India, you’ll conclude that it’s Hedvi is always calmer. Just avoid coming here during the Ganesh festval.

In fact, the beach here is an interesting one. Guhagar-Velneshwar and Ganapatipule is located on two sides of Hedvi. These places have white sandy beaches. The black stretch of sand in between is Hedvi. It makes a nice contrast. But do remember one thing. The beach at Hedvi is not the best one for swimming, as there are rocky growths everywhere. If you must go for a swim, then pick the farthest end of the beach.

Tourist Attractions in Hedvi and All Around

Do visit the Laxmi-Ganesh temple at Hedvi. It is believed that the idol came from Kashmir. The 3 feet idol has ten hands, and thus the Dashabhuja Ganapati name. It is certainly worth seeing.

You will definitely want to visit Guhagar and Velneshwar as well. The beach is good here. There are some interesting temples too.

Head to Ganapatipule for stunning views of the sea! There are many vantage points that offer stunning views of the Arabian Sea. You will find a series of beautiful beaches here. In one beach, you will find a river meeting the see with a hill on one side. It is a visual treat. Ganapatipule is just an hour away from Hedvi by road. There is the Swayambhu Ganpati Temple as well that is located on the beach itself. The idol is said to be more than 400 years old. Ganapatipule is the birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak. You could pay your respect to this great leader of the freedom movement as well before heading to the virgin beach.

Finally, you could go to the Anjanvel light house. Located on a steep hillock, the panorama from up here is just amazing. You will be able to see the Konkan coastline and far out into the sea on a clear day.