Konkan

[[file:Worli BWSL Mumbai banner.jpg|1280px|Bandra Worli Sea Link]] Konkan is the coastal division of Maharashtra state in India. It stretches North-South from the city of Mumbai in the North, to Goa which borders the southern tip of Konkan.

Districts

• Mumbai — covering the neighborhoods of Greater Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban
• Raigad
• Ratnagiri (neighborhood) | Ratnagiri
• Sindhudurg
• Thane (neighborhood) | Thane

Mumbai, Raigad and Thane and are now administratively a part of a massive conurbation called Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which has its own development authority.

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Cities

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• Mumbai - GPS: 19.07598 ,72.87766 —

• Badlapur GPS 19.16679 ,73.23679—

• Dapoli GPS 17.75889 ,73.18556—

• Dombivli GPS 19.20940 ,73.09395—

• Kalyan GPS 19.24033 ,73.13054—

• Thane GPS 19.21833 ,72.97809—

• Ratnagiri - GPS: 16.991575,73.295068—

Konkan Halal Travel Guide

In reality and the entire stretch from Thane to Mangalore forms the historical Konkan region, with some definitions including the entire western coast of India, from Gujarat to Kerala in it. But the official name of Konkan has been assigned only to the Maharashtrian part. It is an roughly 40 kilometers wide strip of land between the Arabian sea and Deccan plateau (Ghats).

Local Language in Konkan

Marathi,konkani, Hindi. The local residents would typically not speak very fluent English however and they'll speak enough broken English for people to understand. People are generally warm and helpful and would point out the best places to eat/see

What to see in Konkan

• Alibaug 18.650, 72.876 - Alibaug is the weekend getaway from the chaos that is Mumbai. Lot of Mumbaikars go to alibaug via ferry (Ferry Wharf, Bhaucha Dhakka). In recent years the beach has become very commercialized and hence very crowded.

• Ambernath 19.2008, 73.2005 55 km NE - take a train to here - Shiv Mandir, Ambernath - See the Lord Shiva Temple (16th Century)

• Amboli 15.954, 73.997
• Chiplun - 17.529, 73.519 290 km S, on Konkan railway route between Khed & Ratnagiri Stns - Chiplun scenery from Parshuram Ghat 02.JPG - Here are the Chiveli Vagheshwari Temple and the Pandavaas Caves

• Ganpatipule 17.14887, 73.27269 20 kilometers Ratnagiri

• Guhagar 17.483, 73.190 Chiplun 50 kilometers East - Guhagar has possibly the best beach in the whole of konkan stretch. In the interiors of Konkan, away from any kind of noise, Guhagar is the amongst the best places to have a relaxed couple of days on the beach. The beach is pristine clean and virtually virgin. Home stays with local families is the best option to stay.

• Karnala Bird Sanctuary Raigad 18.88970, 73.12316 35 kilometers East - Karnala_006
• Beaches of Dapoli 17.773, 73.125 150 kilometers South - Ladghar Beach, Murud Beach, Harnai Beach, Palanda Beach

• Kihim Beach 18.7166, 72.8650 South

• Kashid 18.446, 72.906 about 40 kilometers South from Alibaug - The Beach is slowly becoming a popular tourist destination. You can find a lot of small resorts in Kashid which offer all modern amenities. Water sports can also be done here.

• Murud Janjira 18.3230, 72.9584 100 kilometers South - Murud Janjira is mainly known for its Fort. Situated in the middle of the sea and the fort presents a good experience for the tourist visiting it. Ferry's ply regularly from the beach to the fort and back.

• Diveagar Beach 18.168, 72.992 - Diveagar is a small village on the konkan coast. Known for its Ganesh temple & Seagulls. One can take the Mumbai - Goa highway if travelling by road or the better route is to take a ferry from Rajapuri ( Rajapuri is about 10 kilometers from Murud.) The 30 min ferry ride is quite a fun journey as a lot of local residents use it to travel back and forth.

• Harihareshwar Temple 17.9945, 73.0263 - Harihareshwar is another small village on the Konkan route. The harihareshwar temple is an abode of Lord Shiva. The ancient temples in this area are the living specimen of Indian architectural style blended with Maratha style of constructions.

• Kelshi 17.919, 73.062 - Kelshi is famous for at least two historic monuments and the Dargah of Yaqub Sarvari (who was the 11th spiritual leader of Shivaji) and Laxmi Mandir. Very few hotels are available here to stay but generally people can do home stays. Family's rent out dormitory type rooms for about ₹100-₹150. Per Person. This being well in the interiors of the Konkan Region, if you are lucky you may meet local traveling theater groups. Do visit the local Sand dunes as well if you are here.

• Nagaon Beach 18.6091, 72.9020Alibag 10 km

• Ratnagiri - 16.993, 73.296 300 km S, 6-7 hrs journey in train from Mumbai, same comfortable using a (A/c & Non A/c) bus - Ratnagiri (27).JPG - Ratnadurga Sea Fort, Thebaw Pagoda Palace

• Panhala 16.807, 74.114 25 kilometers Northwest of Kolhapur

• Rajapur - 16.654, 73.524 350 km S, 8.5hrs - Rede5.JPG - Visit the Yeshwantgad, an island fortification

• Srivardhan 18.055, 73.032 about 25 kilometers from Diveagar - Srivardhan is a lazy village. The Diveagar-Srivardhan journey is amongst the most scenic routes on the Konkan stretch. The route has breathtaking views of the Arabian sea on one side and Mountains on the other. The beaches are much more cleaner than the Alibaug, Kashid or even Murud beaches

• Sindhudurg Fort Kurte Island 16.0419, 73.4601 Ferry from Malvan

• Tarkarli Beach 16.0023, 73.4897

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Fruits from April to May end you must have the king of fruits Hapus (or "Alphonso") mango especially from Ratnagari District. You can also try on Fanas (jackfruit), Karvanda (blue berries ), Jambhul, Kokam, cashew fruit/nut
• Tender coconut.
• San-za-na, jackfruit Idli with coconut or cow milk
• Fanas Bhaji, jackfruit curry
• Amti Bhat, Rice and yellow dal curry
• Koyada, half ripe mango curry
• Vatli dal, raw mango dal
• Sol kadhi Kokam curry
• Kadva wal usal beans curry
• Bangdyache human mackarel cococnut curry

Veg specialities in Konkan Region:

• Chulivarchya Bhakrya - Cake of native grains made on chulha
• Fanas Bhaji - Spicy jackfruit Curries
• Amti Bhat - Rice and yellow dal Curries
• Koyada - half ripe mango sweet sour Curries
• San-za-na- jackfruit sweet dish with coconut or cow milk
• Kelphoolachi Bhaji - a konkan favourite made of banana flowers
• Vatli dal - side dish made up with raw mango dal
• Sol kadhi - Kokam Curries
• Lord Ganesha's favourite steamed delight and the modak.

Non-veg specialities in Konkan Region:

• Kurkuron Bombeel - crisply fried Mumbai duck
• Tisrya-che Kalvan - clams in thick spicy masala
• Bangadyachi Chatni - spicy dry dish made of tasty fish
• Vade - Sagoti - hala Meat dish with fried cake of mixed grains

Famous Restaurants for Seafood:

Hotel Abhishek Chiplun - Best and Famous restaurant in Chiplun for Fresh Seafood

Hotel Annapurna - Best of Seafood and Konkani Food at Guhaghar Beach

Hotel Atithi Bamboo - Seafood at Tarkarli Beach

Hotel Sai Malhar Bhojanalay - Seafood at Ratnagiri Beach

Konkan Tourism - A complete tourism guide

• Kokam Sarbat, cool kokam juice
• Amba Panha, raw mango drink
• Tender coconut water
• maadi-fresh palm sap
• Sol-Kadhi, typical konkani drink made by Kokam
• Avala Sarbat, typical konkani drink made by Avala
• Karvand Sarbat, typical konkani drink made by Karvand*

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