| About Konkan | ||
| 'Konkan' is the coastal region of Maharashtra state lining the Arabian Sea. It extends from north to south and is made up of the districts of Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg. The Konkan region is separated from the rest of the state by the Sahyadri mountain range also known as the Western Ghats. | ||
| This region opened up with the advent of the 'Konkan railway' - the rail route that connects Mumbai (Bombay) with the entire western coast of India. 'Konkan railway' in itself is an unparalleled achievement of engineering excellence for India involving construction of several bridges and tunnels through its entire run across the state. | ||
| The region boasts of a unique culture that is unlike any other region in the country. People are quite friendly and hospitable. There are several places of geographical, cultural and architectural interest in the Konkan region. Most places offer long stretches of unexplored beaches, which have a serene character without much commercialization. | ||
| From north to south, Vangaon, Tarapur, Dahanu, Chincholi, Kihim, Alibaug , Nagaon, Revdanda, Kashid, Murud Janjira, Dighi, Shrivardhan, Harihareshwar, Murud Harne, Anjarla, Ganpati Pule, Ratnagiri, Malvan, Vengurla, Ubha danda, Sagareshwar & Terekhol are just a few coastal towns from where one could enjoy an interesting dialogue with the endless ocean. Amongst places of cultural interest, there are a large number of temples and temple complexes spread all over the region, most of which are at least 100 years old. Along with the temples, there are quite a few places connected with the political history of Maharashtra such as forts and palaces built during the rule of the Marathas (the great Maratha warrior prince - Shivaji & then the Peshwas). The forts of Arnala, Vasai, Alibag, Janjira, Raigad, Vijaydurg, Ratnadurg & Sindhudurg offer an insight into the history of the region along with splendid views of unexplored landscape / seascape. |
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