Exotica Beach Resort lives up to its name. It’s the ultimate seaside resort – with unsullied white sands that roll on for miles and no crowds. An undiscovered gem, the beach is clean and beautiful and the cottages stand peppered between thick trees. The constant roar of the sea sooths your frayed nerves here and makes you forget about your chaos-ridden urban existence.

USP: Seaside revelries with a rustic charm. Ideal for a family vacation.

Exotica Beach Resort is located at the virgin beach of Dive Agar, about 5 km from the town of Shrivardhan.

Air: Nearest airports remain Mumbai (185 km) and Pune (160 km).

Rail: The nearest major railhead are Pune and Mumbai, well connected with the rest of the country.

Road: Regular buses ply from Mumbai and Pune to Shrivardhan. The journey from Mumbai takes about 3.5 hours while from Pune it takes about three hours.

This is the perfect place for a weekend retreat with friends or family. The resort offers many outdoor games at the beach. Sightseeing options abound with an ancient temple and the Janjira Fort in the sea nearby. Catch the local pulse by visiting the local markets of Shrivardhan. Discover the kid in you – build sand castles on the beach or simply lounge in a hammock suspended from the Suru trees and forget about everything else but the sea.