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Top Velneshwar Hotels
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Hotels(6)|Ratings(8)|Reviews(8) Last rated Apr 16th 2013
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 800
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 100
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Rs. 900
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Rs. 800
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Velneshwar is a town located to the north of River Shastri in Maharashtra. This town is a part of Ratnagiri District, which is situated at a distance of approximately 136 km from the main town of Ratnagiri.
Ratnagiri District is located in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Historical facts state that the district was under the reign of the Mauryas, the Nalas, the Silaharas and the Chalukyas. Following these, the district was also under the rule of the Kadambas, the Portuguese, the Marathas and the British. In 1960, the state of Maharashtra was created which was followed by the formation of Ratnagiri District.
Later in 1981, this district was bifurcated which led to the formation of Sindhudurg District. At present the district has nine tehsils and eight towns, including Velneshwar. According to historical facts, it is said that ancestors of the Gokhale, Gadgil, Govande, Savarkar and Velankar families hailed from this town. Additionally, it is also believed that the Gokhale community originated from Velneshwar.
One of the most prominent attractions of this town is the Shiva Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is flocked by a large number of devotees during the festival of Mahashivratri. It is held in the month of March and celebrated in honour of the deity Lord Shiva.
Another prime attraction of the destination is the Velneshwar Beach which is lined with coconut trees. In addition, tourists visiting the beach can also indulge in swimming. Apart from this travellers can also make a visit to the Anjanwale Fort, which is another popular attraction.
The nearest airport serving Velneshwar is the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, which is located at a distance of 321 km from the destination. Trains are also available which can be boarded to Chiplun Railway Station, situated at a distance of around 56.2 km from Velneshwar.
Frequent bus services are also available from Mumbai and Pune passing through Guhagar and Chiplun, thereby connecting Velneshwar with the rest of India. The best time to explore Velneshwar is during the winter season, which extends from October to February.
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Velneshwar, one of the small villages in the Guhagar Taluk, is located in the Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra. Lying in the vicinity of the Konkan Coast, the destination is renowned for its natural beauty and pleasant atmosphere.
It is visited by numerous people for its ancient temples, historical buildings, rivers, tribal villages and beaches. Maha Shivratri attracts a large number of devotees to Velneshwar due to its ancient Shiva temple. Representing the traditional Hindu architectural style, the temple has numerous shrines. Out of these, the shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesha and Kala Bhairav are the most prominent.
Other shrines like the Lord Ganesha Temple and the shrine of Sri Dasabhuj Lakshmi Ganesha Devasthan can also be visited. Uma Maheshwari Temple and the Brahman Ghal are situated on the beaches of the region.
A major attraction of the destination is the Velneshwar Beach, which is located on the Konkan Stretch, in the middle of the Guhagar and Ganpatipule towns. Considered ideal for sunbathing and swimming, the beach is crowded on hot sunny days and weekends. The Guhagar Beach and the Hedvi Beach are some of the other prominent beaches near the village.
Anjanwale Fort, popular as the Gopalgad Fort, is situated on a hilltop in the coastal area of Maharashtra. The fort is believed to have been constructed by the Bijapur rulers in the 16th century and was captured by Shivaji Maharaj in 1660. Gopalgad Hill, Sakhari Agar, Hedvi, Guhagar, Narvan, Pimpar and Pomendi, which are located nearby, are other sightseeing options.
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