Sindhudurg

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[edit] Cities

Cities in Sindhudurg are not as such cities which are very well developed and modernized. But you can find almost all signs of progress.

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[edit] Understand

[edit] Talk

Marathi is the language of this district. Conversing in English is not very advisable. Though Marathi is the prominent language here, a regional language-Malwani is almost exclusively employed language at the countryside. Konkani is also spoken, though mostly Christians use it regularly.

[edit] Get in

  • BY ROAD

NH 17 Runs throughout the length of the whole of the district. Well connected by roads to major cities around. Like it's counterpart on rail, this route is also very scenic. The twisty road rivers through the countryside of Konkan.

  • BY RAIL

The sole railway line that runs through the district is Konkan Railways, which connects the district with Mumbai at one end and Goa at the other. This rail route is extremely scenic and is much more satisfying if you are travelling in the rains. For the most of it's part, it follows a typical pattern of a railway bridge connecting two hillocks, followed by a tunnel and then by a station. The route encompasses one of the longest tunnels of Asia - the Karbude tunnel as well as one of the tallest bridges.

  • BY AIR

Nearest international airport is the Dabolim Airport in Goa.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

Well too many places to hang around.. Just to quote a few it would be better to go with the locations..

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[edit][add listing] Do

Plan your days accordingly if you really want to taste the flavor of Konkan. There is a lot a to see and to do here and that too in every season. Ideally it would take over a week if you want to get real close-up. In all probability the best idea to see this district is to follow the geography. You can start from the north of the district and proceed to south or vise versa.

At North, Devgad and Vijaydurg are the not-to-be missed places. Visit to Devgad will be well worth it if you are going in April or May- The prime time for mangoes. Devgad is well known for best quality mangoes' production. Vijaydurg and Sindhudurg are forts. Though now withered by time, they do present a treat to savour the might of Shivaji's time.

A number of pristine beaches like Tarkarli, Malvan, Shiroda, Vengurla, Aarawali, Redi, Bhogave mark the coastline of the disctrict. The virgin beaches with long stretches of white sands, are usually crowdless. Following the footsteps of Kerala, even backwater tours including houseboats have also been initiated in recent times near Malvan. Tarkarli has also seen a rising activities in scuba diving as well.

Sawantwadi is a centre of tourist attraction in the south of the district. Many places like some beaches or hill station, Amboli are within a short reach from Sawantwadi. Amboli, a pristine hill station - unspoilt by manmade vagaries is a must-visit place during monsoon. It also hosts adventure sports academy which intermittently organises adventure camps which include activities such as Jungle Trail, Rock Climbing in Waterfalls and possibly paragliding.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Hotel "Swami" (Near Varerkar auditorium) in malvan is a nice place for vegetarian and non vegetarian authentic malvani food.

In Sawantwadi, Hotel Bharatmata and Hotel Visawa are budget hotels famous for the delicious vegetarian food. A bit on higher side, Hotel Mango and Kamat's TRC (Tourist Reception Centre) serve some great food as well. Hotel Gomantak offers traditioanl Malvani seafood at reasonable prices. A small restaurant - Hotel Chaitanya can also be a great place for the seafood connoiseurs.

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