India /Maharashtra /Sindhudurg /Vengurla

The ways of nature are strange and the methods of poetic justice are amusingly bizarre. A great civilization is grounded to dust in a fortnight as the Mayan’s realized at the cost of own existence and some obscure villages and cities become the focus of attention just because of one act of bravery or even stupidity by a human or nature (The shifting of capital from New Delhi to Devgiri fort by Sultan Mehmood). The history of Vengurla tells us a strikingly similar story about a busy port of yesteryear that lost its role and existence in the folds of history. This town located on the shores of Maharashtra has often been mentioned as a bustling trade center during its golden past. One of the busiest ports of its times Vengurla excelled in trade and business. The relics of those heady golden days still stand tall inform of Huge Warehouses, Godowns, markets and trading centers. The port was central to many trading activities during the rule of the Maratha King Chatrapati Shivaji. The town has been making waves in the recent past more due to its beauty and beaches than its history. The natural beauty that has always engulfed this part of the coastline has been inviting the nature lovers for decades however, it has recently gained prominence and word of mouth advertising has led to the well deserved recognition and upliftment of the place.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 416516

STD Code: 2366

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Vengurla is a town in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India just north of Goa. It is surrounded by a semicircular range of hills with lush green foliage mainly of cashew, mango, coconut, and different kinds of berry trees. The hills of Dabholi, Tulas, and Mochemad respectively lie in the north, the east, and the south of Vengurla, while the Arabian Sea is located on its west. The town has a rich cultural heritage. Vengurla Taluka has some temples including those of Shri Sateri, Shri Rameshwar, Shri Navadurga at Kanyale Redi, Shri Mauli at Redi and Shiroda, Shri Vetoba at Aaravali, Shri Ganesh at Redi and Shri Ravalnath.The place reeks of natural beauty, amazing stretch of beaches and rich culture and heritage. This sleepy little township has been encircled by a range of hillocks and verdant plantations of cashew-nuts, mango, coconut and a variety of berry trees.

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By Air : Ratnagiri is the nearest airport located at a distance of 200 km from Vengurla. Ratnagiri Airport is connected to Mumbai and Pune by air. Taxi cabs fare is about Rs 3500 from airport to city center. Mumbai is the major International airport nearby. It is located nearly 535 km away from Vengurla. Mumbai is well connected to all major airports in India and many cities abroad.

By Train : The railway stations at Sawantwadi is the closest railway stations to the town of Vengurla. This railway station falls under the broad reach of Konkan Railways. Regular trains will be available to the cities and towns of Mumbai, Dadar, Madgaon, Ernakulam, Trivandrum and Veraval. Train fares will be comparatively lesser when compared to bus fares, but tickets need to be booked well in advance. Auto-rickshaws and buses are available on route to Vengurla. Kolhapur railway station is another option linked to all cities in India through Mumbai terminal. Regular daily express trains ply between Kolhapur and Mumbai.

By Bus : Regular bus services are available from many cities in Maharashtra to Vengurla. State owned and private buses ply from Vengurla to many cities in and around. Evening trips of tourist luxury buses are available from Mumbai to Vengurla. The bus charge is about Rs 2000.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

MTDC Resort ; Ubhadanda, Sagreshwar Beach Rd, Ubhadanda Christenwadi, Vengurla, Maharashtra 416516 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Narayan ; Camp Rd, Vengurla, Maharashtra 416516 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Lovkik ; Kudal-Vengurla Rd, Vengurla, Maharashtra 416516 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

MyBoli ; Shiroda Road, Kudal-Vengurla Rd, Vengurla, Maharashtra 416516 ; Ph – 02366 263 255 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Khavayya Chinese Restaurant ;  SH122, Vengurla, Maharashtra 416516 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Bamboo Bar and Restaurant ;  Kudal-Vengurla Rd, Namas, Maharashtra 416516 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

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