Tripnomadic/India

Attractions

Scenic, historical

Altitude

7 m

STD Code

02525

Best Season

Oct - Mar

State/Code

Palghar/401404

LANGUAGES

Marathi, Hindi & English

OVERVIEW

Palghar Travel Guide

Palghar is a beautiful town which is renowned for its historical and religious places serving as one of the most cherished tourist attractions.

The picturesque landscapes and beaches are also found in Palghar. It is also famous for its Warli art form. There are forts and many industrial sectors found in the region too and thus it is a combo of great tourist place and industrial hub too. Here are the best 4 places found here-

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best tourists places in Palghar

  • The Kelva Fort
  • The Kelva temple
  • The Kaldurg Fort
  • The Shirgaon Beach

The Kelva Fort

The majestic fort is in the ruined condition now but serves as one of the best sightseeing places found in the region. The historical fort was constructed by Portuguese. The fort indeed offers one of the best views found in the city and as it covers a huge area, it is for sure best for pictures too. As per the legends the fort was constructed back the 16 th century and in all the four sides of the fort you will find spread greenery.

The Kelva temple

The beautiful beach is one of the serene views you will find in the town. The beach is very famous for the clean crystal water and the glittery water which shines brightly under the hot sun. Thus, the beach is also highly preferable if you plan a trip to visit the city especially during the summers. There are many local food stalls surrounding so you can also enjoy the local snacks here. There is a temple located near to the beach dedicated to Shitla Devi. It is sad that Lord Rama’s sons Luv and Khush lived here for some time.

The Kaldurg Fort

Surrounded with the huge mountain ranges the beautiful fort is an ancient monument that is a must to visit of you love nature and sight-seeing. The fort. The massive fort is actually located around 475 meters above sea level and you can get a clear view of the Arabian sea from here. The structure of the fort is rectangular in shape and it is divided into upper and lower part due to the rectangular rock structure. If you are someone who loves trekking and hiking then this fort is the ideal spot for you to visit in the city.

The Shirgaon Beach

The astounding beach is indeed a worth to visit beach as it is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places found in the city. The scenic views that the beach offers make sit one of the highly visited spots in the city and it is for sure breath-taking too. There are many local stalls the beach is also famous for the lined-up palm trees found here where you can sit under the tree and enjoy the beautiful beach’s view.