Nagaon

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Facilities

• There are numerous cottages, holiday homes, farmhouses and bungalows to accommodate tourists.
• Mode of Transport: Car from Pune.

Things to do

• Birla temple– is located 9 kms. from Nagaon across Revdanda Bridge. The towering dome which is built in white granite is visible even from a long distance. The temple is situated at the top of a hillock. One can walk up to the temple over well-paved stairs. The prayer hall has a transparent roof and is open from all sides. It has idols of Shree Radha-Krishnna, Shree Shiv-Parvati, Goddess Druga and Lord Surya
• Revdanda fort-The ruins of the Revdanda Fort serve as a reminder of the Portuguese rule in India. All that remains of the original fort are a seven-story tower and the fortification walls. There is an ancient chapel within the premises from where St. Francis Xavier gave one of his first sermons in India. You can see the Korlai fort at a distance. The Revdanda fort offers some spectacukar breathtaking views of the sea.
• Korlai fort and lighthouse– is located at a distance of 14 km. from Nagaon. The fort was built by the Portugese. It has three inscriptions within the fort. Over one of the inscriptions surmounted by a cross is a coat of arms with a shield, the Portuguese star in the center surrounded by seven castles. The other inscriptions, one over the chief entrance, and one in the chapel, are worn out and hence unreadable.
• Kihim– It is at a distance of 19 Kms from Nagaon. Kihim is an ideal destination to plan a weekend holiday. It is still unspoilt and isolated and offers a soothing effect to all the busy city dwellers. It is also perfect for the nature lovers with  woods brimming with wild flowers and rare butterflies and birds. The Kihim Beach is very clean, with scenic surroundings and dense cover of coconut trees. Here, you can also enjoy tent holidays, which take care of your needs with requisite modern facilities.
• Varsoli – it is a small fishing village near Kihim. The beach at Varsoli is really beautiful except for the smell of drying fish. The major part of the beach is covered by the fishermen and is covered in drying fish.
• Kankeshwar Temple-Tourists must visit Kankeshwar temple during a trip to Alibaug. It is a Shiva temple situated on a 900 ft. high mountain. you have to climb around 750 steps to reach Kankeshwar temple. Although it is a tiresome road on your way up, all the fatigue of the climb disappears once you enter the premises of the temple. The mountain where Shiva temple is situated is known as Kankeshwar mountain.
• Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary– about  an hour drive from Nagaon at 18 km.  It was created in 1986 to preserve some of the coastal woodland ecosystem of the Western Ghats  A trek through the jungle trails can be a delightful experience. The main attraction of the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary is the beautiful Giant Indian Squirrel, but, catching a glimpse is not an easy prospect. There are over 90 different types of butterflies in Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Akshi – along with the Nagaon beach, Akshi is amongst the most romantic beaches in Alibaug. It is a long stretch of beach lined with suru trees. If you are looking for some alone time with your loved ones Akshi beach is the place that you need to be!Akshi beach is well known for its white sand, clean waters and abundance of Suru trees. A number of birds inhabit the green surroundings near Akshi Beach and it is an absolute delight for  bird-watchers.