Anjanvel

 

Anjanvel located in Guhagar town of Maharashtra, is a quite island on the southermost banks of Vashisti River based at the confluence of Arabian Sea. Anjanvel is an all weather natural Seaport. Commercial activities like shipbuilding & old ship breakings takes place. Anjanvel is basically a fishing village with traditional fishing activities seen here. Anjanvel is blessed with Anjanvel Fort which is also known as Gopalgad Fort, the fort built during Bijapur regimes was fortified by Shivaji Maharaj in 1660.

Anjanvel has a small sea port which is considered to be an all weather natural port. The place is well known for its unique fishing techniques and the fishermen use traditional methods of fishing even today. Visiting these fishing spots is an important thing to do in the village of Anjanvel. Tourists can also interact with the local fishermen and the people are hospitable and friendly. There are a few interesting sights that can be seen in the village as well. Anjanvel is a place of natural beauty and it is surrounded by green vegetation. This is a place that has remained unaffected by tourism and the real feel of village life can be experienced in Anjanvel. The village is located in the place where the River Vashisti meets the sea and this adds to the exquisite experience. The Anjanvel lighthouse is one of the primary attractions and one can climb up to the top by paying a nominal fee. The are clean and there are long stretches of untouched beaches. This is a good spot for natural photography and a great spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the life in the city. The place experiences a tropical monsoon type of climate, much like the other parts of coastal Maharashtra. Summers are typically hot and humid and the conditions are uncomfortable during the day. A cool breeze from the sea can be felt for most months of the year. The monsoon season brings substantial rainfall to the place. The winter season is the best time to visit the place and the temperatures are much cooler.

A must see location during your trip to Guhagar or Konkan.

How to reach :
By Train :Nearest Railway Station is Chiplun from where one can reach Anjanvel by road.

By Road :
State Transport Buses & Private means of transport are available to reach Guhagar. Anjanvel is 40 kms away from Guhagar.