The village of Guhagar is said to have originated during the time of
Lord Parashurama. ‘Guha’ means Karthikaswamy, so the reservoir guarded
by Karthik Swami may have originated under the name Guhagar. Guhagar,
which is just 4 to 5 hours away from Mumbai & Pune, is nature’s own
dream. Due to many ancient temples, Guhagar is known as a temples
village. There are many famous temples like Vyadeshwar, Velneshwar,
Balkeshwar, Chandika Mandir, and many more. Similarly, historical
monuments like Gopalgad prove the antiquity of Guhagar. The Vashishti
River of Guhagar is also a tourist attraction. However, what is most
attractive to tourists is the vast coastline of Guhagar Beach. Guhagar
has become a tourist spot for many years due to its excellent natural
beauty. Many Indian & foreign tourists visit Guhagar every year.