I zoomed over the Devgad beach on the longest zipline in Maharashtra and the only beach zipline in India. This post is about my exhilarating adventure which got over too soon.
This was my first zipline ever. I have never attempted this sport before, but I always wanted to do it. And what better place I could find than this stunning beach. This zipline is very beautiful and much cheaper than any other ziplines in India.
This is my day 13 out of my 21 days Maharashtra tour.
Devgad zipline
Devgad zipline is 1885 feet long and 280 feet high from sea level. It begins at a cliff near the Devgad Windmills garden and ends at the other end of the beach. Do I even need to say anymore? The view is breathtaking and every minute of the ride is worth it. But it all ends very soon, and that’s my only complaint. I would have loved to have 2 or 3 more rides here, but I was short of time that day.
Quick details
- Where: Near Devgad beach windmill garden
- Cost: Rs 500/-
- Safety: It is very safe and the staff is helpful.
- Who can do it: Everyone except people who fear heights. Kids can do it too.
- Website to make bookings: Flying Konkan
- Where to stay: Find out the best Devgad home stay.
The view from the top
Devgad beach is perhaps the best beach in India for having a zipline. There are cliffs and windmills on the right side and the endless blue Arabian sea on the left. The zipline starts from near the garden on one of these cliffs. Straight at the front, you can spot the Devgad Lighthouse and the ruins of the Devgad fort. Beyond the fort and lighthouse is the sea creek which sparkles equally blue as the Arabian Sea on the left.
I did this zipline in the morning which is the best time for having a ride here. For one thing, there were no tourists on the beach below looking up at me. Yeah, that would have been awkward. And the second is the weather was perfect that morning. The waters were sparkling turquoise blue and the sands were amazingly white. The water was so clean that when I looked down from above I could clearly see the sea bed below.
Who can do this sport?
Devgad beach Zipline is very safe. They have already hosted everyone from kids to older women. Several senior citizens also have already attempted this sport. The zipline is for everyone except for people who fear heights. And their staff is very helpful. They have both male and female employees. Their female staff put the harness and straps on me which was more comfortable.
Flying Konkan
Devgad Zipline is managed by an ambitious and adventure-loving family of Joils in the beach town of Devgad. They work under the name Flying Konkan. I was lucky enough to meet Vaishnavi Joil and experience her amazing hospitality. Vaishnavi also organises corporate and adventure tours around Devgad and Konkan.
