Velneshwar a fishing community hamlet, north of river Shastri adorned with lush green coconut trees, is an ideal beach for beach lovers.  Velneshwar temple - an ancient Shiva temple is another attraction for the tourists and people come in large numbers during Maha Sivarathri festivals. Small shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Ganesha and Kala Bhairav are also present around the main sanctum.

Duration of stay: A minimum of two day stay is recommended.

Things to do:

• Velneshwar  beach is a major attraction to the tourists.
• Temples dedicated to various forms of Lord Shiva like Vyadeshwar, Talkeshwar, Udaleshwar, Velneshwar, Balkeshwar, Chandika Mandir and a temple of Ufrata Ganapati are some of the important temples close by.
• Budhal is a serene and pleasant sea shore with many rough rocks in the sea shore.
• Anjavel – an all weather seaport is an estuary island is the southernmost bank of Vashishti River. Dhabol power project, established by Enron which converts electricity from gas is also located in Anjanvel near Guhagar.
• Anjanvel is an attractive place with lush green vegetations, undulated hilly terrains and home to orthodox fishing community, traditional fishing practices still practiced here.
• Gopalgadh (Anjanvel Fort), a scenic, trekking place in Anjanvel village in Guhagar and is said to be built by Siddis in early 16th century and conquered by Shivaji in 1660. Also visit temple and light house at the top.
• Hedvi village located close to Guhagar, with Lord Ganesha temple and Sri Dasabhuj Lakshmi Ganesh Devasthan. The Ganesha temple is believed to be constructed during the period of the Peshwas.
• Brahman Ghal, a natural Gorge formed in Arabian Sea shore, in a black rock with a depth of nearly 20 feet, stretching about 35 feet with a width of 2 feet.

How to reach:

• Air: Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai - 320 km from Velneshwar.
• Rail: Chiplun railway station - 60 km from Velneshwar.
• Road: Chiplun - 60 km from Velneshwar, connected by Volvo buses from Mumbai, Pune. State transport buses connect Velneshwar  to Chiplun.