Chiplun is a peaceful little town on the banks of the Vashisthi River.Chiplun is a hamlet in the district of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. It is located 250 Km from Mumbai on the Mumbai-Goa highway.
The industrial area is called Chiplun which means "the abode of Lord Parshurama". Parshuram is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple of Parshuram incorporates both the Hindu and Muslim style of architecture.
The town is located on the banks of the River Vashishthi. It is a valley situated between the Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other. Chiplun has an access point called Guhagar connecting Velneshwar and Hedvi temples which have great local significance.
Chiplun is an ideal weekend holiday destination for people staying in Mumbai and Goa. The city links the western coast and the interiors of Maharashtra and is a place for adventure activities like boating on the Vashishthi River and trekking in the hills around.