Caution
Harihareshwar in September
Maharashtra, India
Monsoon receding. Still wet
Why September scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon receding. Still wet
Roads & Access
self drive: Standard car fine. Long drive but scenic.. road condition: Coastal Konkan roads — decent but narrow. Ghat section from Pune.. public transport: State buses from Pune/Mumbai via Mangaon. Limited.. from nearest city: Pune — 190km (5hrs). Mumbai — 210km (5.5hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Harihareshwar police outpost. nearest hospital: Primary Health Center. Dapoli (50km) for hospital
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Basic 4G signal available.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Peaceful temple environment, MTDC resort is family-friendly, Rocky beach tide pools interesting for kids
Elevation
5m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Cool and pleasant. Temple comfortable. Beach walks ideal |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Good for rock formations and low-tide exploration |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Still comfortable |
| April | 3/5 | Hot. Temple visit okay early morning |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot and humid. Pre-monsoon |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon — rough seas. Temple accessible but beach dangerous |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. Dramatic waves but not safe |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon. Shravan month — temple pilgrims come despite rain |
| Septemberviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon receding. Still wet |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant weather. Beach returning to calm |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Peaceful. Few crowds |
| December | 5/5 | Peak conditions — cool evenings, calm seas, temple serene |
Practical Details
How to reach
Pune — 190km (5hrs). Mumbai — 210km (5.5hrs). Roads: Coastal Konkan roads — decent but narrow. Ghat section from Pune.. Self-drive: Standard car fine. Long drive but scenic.. Public transport: State buses from Pune/Mumbai via Mangaon. Limited.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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