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Top Vengurla Hotels
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Hotels(17)|Ratings(32)|Reviews(32) Last rated May 10th 2013
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Rs. 1200
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Rs. 500
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Rs. 1200
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Rs. 1500
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Rs. 700
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Rs. 900
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 500
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Rs. 2500
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Rs. 1300
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Vengurla is a beautiful town located in the Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra. It is surrounded by Tulas Hills on the east, Dabholi Hills on the north and Mochemad Hills on the south and the Arabian Sea on the west.
One of the busiest ports during the ruling period of Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji, this port served as a trade centre carrying out various business activities from its shores. Huge godowns, warehouses, trading centres and markets provide an evidence of this port being the trading hub during the rule of the British. Moreover, between 1664 and 1812, the town was burnt twice because of the attacks by the enemy forces.
Marathi, being the state language, is spoken here at a wide scale, while Malwani is the most preferred choice among locals. The population of Vengurla comprises people mainly following Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. Ganesh Chaturthi is the famous festival celebrated in the region. The festival is celebrated every year, during August and September, to worship Lord Ganesha, the deity of Maharashtra.
Surrounded by the bow-shaped range of hills, Vengurla is popular for plantations of mango, cashew and different kinds of berry and coconut trees. Vengurla is well known for Shri Rameshwar Mandir, which is around 300 years old. Other prominent sightseeing attractions include Aravali, Fruit Research Centre, Mochemad Beach, Vayangani Beach and Vengurla's Jetty.
Dabolim Airport, also known as Goa Airport is the closest airport to Vengurla, which is located at a distance of around 59 km. Kudal Railway Station, which is located 25 km from the city centre, is the nearest railhead to Vengurla. State as well private operators provide frequent bus services to Vengurla.
The best time to visit Vengurla is during the months of September to March, when travellers can enjoy various water based activities and explore the destination.
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Vengurla is a village in the Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra. Surrounded by hilly terrains on three sides and the Arabian Sea on the fourth, the village lies on the border of Maharashtra and Goa. Apart from being a popular fishing village, it also has various temples, historic buildings, beaches, a research centre and a port.
Fort Terekhol that lies on the banks of Terekhol River is a major tourist attraction. One segment of the fort lies in ruins, while another segment has been transformed into a hotel. This fort also has the St. Anthony Church which is open only during certain occasions like the annual feast.
At Kerim Beach and Kelus Mobar Beach, tourists can enjoy numerous watersports. Shiroda Beach is also a prominent site. From this beach, the Salt Satyagraha was started by Mahatma Gandhi. Another popular attraction of the destination is the Redi Ganpati Temple, which has a Ganpati idol found in one of the mines near Rewati Port in 1976.
Travellers to Vengurla can also explore Aravali, Navati and Dabholi villages which are situated in the vicinity. The Lighthouse, Jetty and Fruit Research Centre are some of the other attractions. Beaches like Mochemad Beach, Nivati Beach, Vayangani Beach and Sargeshwar Beach also attract tourists.
Other sightseeing options include Giroba Mandir, Narayan Mandir, Shree Kuldevta Mandir, Gautmeshwar Mandir and Kalnath Mandir that are located in the adjoining villages of Vengurla.
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