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Velneshvar Destination Guide
Delve into Velneshvar in India
Velneshvar in the region of Mahārāshtra is a city in India - some 818 mi or ( 1317 km ) South of New Delhi , the country's capital .
Current time in Velneshvar is now 02:22 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kolkata " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Silvassa, Panjim, Nasik, Marg Tamhana, and Jaigarh. While being here, make sure to check out Silvassa . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Velneshvar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Morning in Hedvi
Peaceful moments from my last morning in the little known village of Hedvi on the Konkan coast. Thankfully, this quiet hamlet has not quite registered on the tourist trail till now, and this makes it ..
Baman Ghal, Hedavi, Guhagar, Ratnagiri
A narrow gorge formed in the Basaltic rocks of Hedavi Beach, Guhagar ..
Preparing Breakfast in a Bamboo Shack
Our chef is busy making breakfast...but first, a cup of hot chai. ..
Monsoon Masti - Part 3.wmv
Renowned actor Kashyap Parulekar takes you through Guhagar, one of the undiscovered tourist destination in Konkan Region. In part 3 you will witness an astonishing second home destination Mango Holida ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Velneshwar
Velneshwar is a village on the Western Coast of Maharashtra, India, about 170 km from Ratnagiri. Velneshwar is reputed for its rock-free beach which facilitates the ease of swimming. There is an old Shiva temple near Velneshwar which is frequently visited by pilgrims. This village is considered to be the root of the Gokhale, Raste (Gokhale), Gadgil, Govande, Savarkar, Velankar families and has their family shrine.
Located at 17.38 73.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Guhagar
Guhagar is a census town in Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The town is known for its virgin beach, coir items, coconuts, betel nuts and mainly Haapus Alphanso mangoes. The nearest city and railhead is Chiplun, about 44 kilometres away. The economy of Guhagar boomed after the Dabhol Power Company, a few kilometres north was commissioned in the early 1990s. Hotels sprung up and residents were given well-paid jobs.
Located at 17.47 73.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Saitavde
Saitavde, or Saitawada, is a small village on the Jaigad creek in Ratnagiri district. It is about 390 km southwest of Mumbai, and about 58 km to the north of Ratnagiri city.
Located at 17.26 73.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Anjanvel (Gopalgad)
Anjanwel is a small town near Enron Company Plant at Veldur. Gopalgad Fort at Anjanwel is one of the picturesque forts in Konkan. It is a coastal fort, half of which is on a hill and the other half touches the sea. You can drive up to steeper fort walls.
Located at 17.55 73.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Vashishti River
River Vashishti is one of the larger rivers in the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, India. The town of Chiplun lies on its banks. The river begins in the Western Ghats and snakes its way westwards towards the Arabian Sea. Kolkiwadi Dam, near Alore has a vast reservoir which feeds a tributary of the river. During the 2005 Maharashtra floods, the river swelled its banks, causing many of the city's residents to evacuate it. The river has many riverine islands.
Located at 17.58 73.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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