Best Places to Visit in Roha Ashtami, Raigad, Maharashtra [Update-2025]

Places to Visit in Roha Ashtami, Raigad, Maharashtra

Here are the best places to visit in and around Roha (Raigad) during Ashtami or any time of the year, blending spiritual sites, historical forts, and natural wonders:

Spiritual & Ashtami Special

1. Shri Varadvinayak Temple (Roha)

   • A 300-year-old Ganesh temple with unique idol (trunk turned right)

   • Ashtami Special: Grand celebrations during Ganesh Chaturthi

2. Kelshi Ashtami Beach Temple (90km north)

   • Unique temple that submerges in seawater during high tide

   • Ashtami festivals attract thousands of devotees

3. Kolaba Fort Temple (Alibaug)

   • Ancient sea fort with Shiva temple that becomes island during high tide

 Historical Marvels

4. Korlai Fort & Lighthouse

   • Portuguese-built sea fort with 16th-century church ruins

   • 360° views of Arabian Sea from lighthouse

5. Sudhagad Fort (45km east)

   • “Golden Fort” with intact palaces and temples

   • Moderate 1.5hr trek through forests

6. Revdanda Fort

   • Portuguese-era fort with beachside ruins and coconut groves

 Coastal Wonders

7. Kashid Beach

   • Pristine white-sand beach with water sports

   • Nearby Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary for nature trails

8. Murud-Janjira Fort

   • Unconquered sea fort with 19 bastions

   • Boat rides from Rajapuri jetty

9. Diveagar Beach

   • Clean, peaceful beach ideal for dolphin spotting

 Nature Escapes

10. Tala Ghosala Falls

    • Hidden waterfall near Roha (best July-Oct)

    • Requires short forest trek

11. Bhira Dam (Tata Power House)

    • Emerald-green reservoir surrounded by Western Ghats

    • Famous for windmill point viewpoints

 Local Experiences

• Konkani Seafood Thali (Try pomfret & crab at beach shacks)

• Kokam Sherbet – Local digestive drink

• Ukadiche Modak – Steamed rice dumplings (Ganesh festival special)

 Best Time to Visit

• Ashtami Days: Check Hindu calendar for festival dates

• Nov-Feb: Pleasant beach weather (20-32°C)

• June-Sept: Lush waterfalls but heavy rains

 How to Reach?

• From Mumbai: 125km via Mumbai-Goa Highway (NH66)

• Nearest Rail: Roha Station (Konkan Railway)

• Air: Mumbai Airport (140km) or Pune Airport (160km)

 Ashtami Special Itinerary

Morning: Varadvinayak Darshan → Korlai Fort
Afternoon: Seafood lunch at Diveagar → Janjira Fort boat ride
Evening: Sunset at Kelshi Temple (if timed with low tide)

Roha’s blend of sacred sites, sea forts and Konkani culture makes it perfect for spiritual and adventurous travelers alike.