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WW II parachutes for tents!

We were booked into one of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation's Konkan-style tents by the sea. It was actually fantastic. Nothing like a tent at all. The accommodation was well camouflaged among the foliage and wooded areas, and it didn't spoil the view of the sea. Made of bamboo and coir, it blended into the surroundings. We chose the tent closest to the sea, which was only a few feet below us.

There were cottages further up, closer to the main MTDC building, which had larger rooms, were better furnished and air-conditioned. The tents were basic, but with their wide doors and no barrier between the tent and the sea, one couldn't have asked for a better location. Besides, we were told that the tents were made from parachutes used during the World War II. We couldn't be immersed in history any more than this, I thought.

The beach is absolutely breathtaking. It's a short walk down the rocks and immediately you are in the sweep of the bay. At the far end, the river Savitri completes her long journey to the sea. It is a very spiritual place, with its amazing vistas and historic importance. We'd walk along the bay till we reached the river and sit there amongst the driftwood, to watch the sun set into the sea.

There is an island off the shore of Harihareshwar that can be visited by hiring a boat. A word of caution: one should be careful about swimming in the sea. Although it looks tranquil, it is recommended to ask the locals before going into the water. But anyway, I cannot swim, so I was content with just walking on the beach, and working up an appetite for the wonderful food waiting at the resort!

Also see: A detour that dazzled

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