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Apart from a pretty beach, Shrivardhan is also famous for its Jeevaneshwar Temple. The temple is a tourist attraction for its intricately carved wooden pillars. The Kusumeshwar Temple is a bit more remotely situated, but is also worth a visit. If you have a little more time in Shrivardhan, visit the old home of the Bhat Peshwa family that has a charming old Laxmi Narayan Temple. Diveagar to Shrivardhan distance is 20kms.

The drive from Shrivardhan to Harihareshwar is along a scenic coastal road. The drive also gives you the opportunity to see the mangroves along the coast. The constant ebb and flow of the waves create beautiful natural patterns along the sands of Harihareshwar and the rocks have been weathered into a honeycomb pattern. Diveagar to Harihareshwar distance is 37kms.

Kalbhairav Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is counted among one of the oldest temples of Maharashtra. This holy shrine houses the idol of Lord Shiva as the main deity. Along with this main idol, the temple also contains an idol of Kalbhairav, who is considered as the lord of all manthrashastras. Located in close vicinity of the Harihareshwar Beach, the temple displays beautiful architectural work. Besides, this temple is visited by several devotees on the occasion of Mahashivratri festival. Diveagar to Kalbhairav Temple distance is 37kms.

Devkhol is a small village near Diveagar. It has an old temple with carvings of gods and goddesses. The surroundings of the temple though are better known for the rich avian life they attract and the place is popular with bird-watchers. Diveagar to Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary distance is 37kms.

Further ahead, Madagad is where the avid trekkers arrive. This lesser known fort is hidden amidst thickets and big trees which offer a good hiding place for wild boars and panthers. Rare vultures too have taken shelter in this forest. The climb to Madagad provides for excellent views of the Bankot Creek to the south and of Murud Creek to the north. It is best to climb Madagad in the company of an experienced local guide and one must also be on the alert for boars and panthers. A day trip to the sea forts of Janjira and Padmadurg near Murud can be made via Dighi, 15 kilometers from Diveagar.

Another interesting site in the area is the ‘Gangasthan’, 3 kilometers from Vakalghar, off the road to Borlipanchatan. You will find here underground springs that emerge from five cisterns at specific intervals. Water springs forth intermittently thanks to an underground siphon system.

Bankot Fort is famous for offering opportunities like boat riding to explore the northern region of the bay. This region is believed to have once been the home of the Peshwas of the Maratha kingdom. It is considered among the renowned attractions of Bagmandala near Diveagar and is situated at a distance of about 4 km from the village. Bankot Fort, which is also known as Himmat Garh, is now in ruins. Diveagar to Phansad Bankot Fort is 40 kms.

Murud Janjira was built as a wooden structure in the 16th century by fishermen, with an aim to seek protection from the pirates. It is regarded as an impregnable fort and was also known as the stronghold of the Siddy Dynasty. Surrounded by the Arabian Sea, this fort is located on an oval shaped rock, at a distance of around 20 km from Diveagar.