Escaping the arduous city life
Vengurla, a small town hidden on Konkan Coast of Maharashtra, is a holiday destination that articulates nothing else but relaxation. The laid back pace of a small town, the ethos of the Konkan region, and the welcoming simplicity of the locals is what invites one to this place. For me Vengurla defines natural beauty, pristine beaches, resonant heritage and delicious Konkani food.
Vengurla is located 200 kms from Ratnagiri. It is surrounded by a range of hills- Dabholi hill, Mochemad hill and Tulas hill on three sides and the Arabian Sea on the other side. All over the town you would find coconut, cashew and mango plantations. Konkani, Malvani, Marathi and Hindi are the languages spoken in this region. People who understand Marathi and are well-versed with the work of P L Deshpande would often find references of Vengurla in the elaborate descriptions of his characters.
A leisurely walk through this small town is the best way to know more about this heritage place, which to my surprise once played a vital role as a commercial center for Dutch and British traders and rulers. References of the town are quite prominent in history books when talking about the nation’s freedom struggle. Locals are proud to announce the town's connection to the figures from the history books including the names of Mahatma Gandhi, Vir Sawarkar and Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
To be honest, more than the heritage, along with the beaches it is the food that attracts me to this place. One can enjoy the sumptuous seafood cooked in authentic Konkani preparations sitting in small huts on the shores of theVengurla beach. My personal favourite is shack-like place called Bamboo House. My mouth starts watering just thinking about the crab masala I had when I last visited that place. If you can befriend any local, do make the best of this opportunity. As there is nothing better than having an afternoon siesta after the heavy lunch under the shade of coconut trees in the backyard of the house.
As this place is not known to many, commercialisation hasn’t reached the remote town leaving you with an opportunity to enjoy the tranquility through out the year even during the so-called peak season.
Vengurla, a small town hidden on Konkan Coast of Maharashtra, is a holiday destination that articulates nothing else but relaxation. The laid back pace of a small town, the ethos of the Konkan region, and the welcoming simplicity of the locals is what invites one to this place. For me Vengurla defines natural beauty, pristine beaches, resonant heritage and delicious Konkani food.
Vengurla is located 200 kms from Ratnagiri. It is surrounded by a range of hills- Dabholi hill, Mochemad hill and Tulas hill on three sides and the Arabian Sea on the other side. All over the town you would find coconut, cashew and mango plantations. Konkani, Malvani, Marathi and Hindi are the languages spoken in this region. People who understand Marathi and are well-versed with the work of P L Deshpande would often find references of Vengurla in the elaborate descriptions of his characters.
A leisurely walk through this small town is the best way to know more about this heritage place, which to my surprise once played a vital role as a commercial center for Dutch and British traders and rulers. References of the town are quite prominent in history books when talking about the nation’s freedom struggle. Locals are proud to announce the town's connection to the figures from the history books including the names of Mahatma Gandhi, Vir Sawarkar and Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
To be honest, more than the heritage, along with the beaches it is the food that attracts me to this place. One can enjoy the sumptuous seafood cooked in authentic Konkani preparations sitting in small huts on the shores of theVengurla beach. My personal favourite is shack-like place called Bamboo House. My mouth starts watering just thinking about the crab masala I had when I last visited that place. If you can befriend any local, do make the best of this opportunity. As there is nothing better than having an afternoon siesta after the heavy lunch under the shade of coconut trees in the backyard of the house.
As this place is not known to many, commercialisation hasn’t reached the remote town leaving you with an opportunity to enjoy the tranquility through out the year even during the so-called peak season.
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