India /Maharashtra /Sindhudurg /Vengurla
The Fruit Research Center, Vengurla is situated on the main road leading towards the camp area, Vengurla, Sindhudurg, Maharashtara. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
A visit to Vengurla is incomplete without a visit to the Konkan farming university and Fruit Research Centre. This multipurpose institute is a study centre as well as tourist spot. The R and D center specializes in remolding and creating a more efficient and strong variety of Mango and Cashew crop. Sindhu, a brand new variety of mango, was developed by the institute and is now being appreciated by the cynosure of mangoes. The nursery run by the research centre offers a variety of saplings. The cashew factory in the vicinity displays the entire process of cashew separation, roasting and packing.
Fruit Research Center, Vengurla
HistoryEdit
Fruit Research Centre, Vengurla is a multi-purpose institute, renowned for conducting experiments on mangoes and cashews. The researches and experiments at the centre resulted in developing Sindhu, one of the varieties of mango. Various types of saplings and seeds can be purchased from the centre’s nursery. At the cashew factory located near the centre, one can see the entire process of separation, roasting and packaging of cashews. The centre is situated on the main road leading towards the camp area and can be easily reached by taxis and buses.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 Hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Annapurna Restaurant; Near S T Stand, Vengurla, Sindhudurg – 416516. ; Ph/M – +(91)-9422576845; +(91)-9422576845 ; Food Serve – Tandoori ; Sea Food.
How to ReachEdit
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Bus : Sindhudurg is located 130 km from Goa, 150 km from Ratnagiri and 535 km from Mumbai. Malvan is connected by direct ST bus services from Mumbai, Goa, Pune and Kolhapur.
Train : Sawantwadi Railway Station is the closest station to Malvan Jetty, lying 20 km away. It is well connected to cities like Mumbai, Pune, Goa, New Delhi and Ahmedabad. Auto-rickshaws and buses are available on route to Malvan Jetty. No taxis are available.
Air : Dabolim airport in Goa is the nearest airport located at a distance of 135 km from the Malvan Jetty. Taxis and buses are available. One must board a ferry at Malvan Jetty to reach the Sindhudurg.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100/ 02362-228888, 228100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
