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Travel Tips for people (Indians as well as Foreigners)
visiting Konkan.
The entire Konkan Region is well connected with good roads
and now after the Konkan Railway has started,
Rail Travel to some places has become convenient. Air connectivity
though available, is limited to only a few bigger cities
like Ratnagiri. Overall you can be assured that Konkan is
a Tourist Friendly place to visit.
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Maharashtra is one of the leading states of India
and the roads are in good condition.
This is true even for the smaller roads which crisscross
the entire Konkan region. The crime rate in the region
is low and the people are friendly to visitors. Most
of roads you would travel have good scenic
beauty and the traffic is also not very heavy
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There are a lot of Good Hotels and
Resorts along the entire coast and
range from the Luxurious Resorts
to Simple one room lodgings, but
be sure to make your Accommodation arrangements
beforehand if you are traveling with a family.
Apart from the Hotels and Resorts
many local people lend extra rooms in their houses
on rent for a nominal charge. Although it is quiet
safe to take up the rooms, It is advisable to check
the facilities offered beforehand.
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There are Good Restaurants in the bigger
cities but as far as eating out goes, most of the small
towns have 'Khanavals' or small basic
dining hotels instead of fancy restaurants. By
and large, they are clean and you can be assured of a hearty
meal at these places.
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In most of these places you would get a choice of
Reasonably Priced Veg / Chicken / Mutton or
Fish Thali instead of separate dishes in
their menu. The fiery curries may be a bit too spicy
for some people but you will definitely like the taste.
It is advisable to drink Mineral or Bottled
water which is easily available even at the
smallest towns and villages. The local food is very
good but some people may find it spicy and hot. |
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Casual light Cotton clothing is advised due to
the Hot and Humid conditions. However Skimpy clothing
especially for women is not advisable. be sure
to use caps or hats and sunscreen creams/lotions for protection
from sun.
The local transport depends mainly on State Transport (ST)
Buses, Auto rickshaws and 6 Seater tempos. Some bigger Resorts
and Hotels arrange Tourist Vehicles for
sightseeing, but it is an advantage if you have
your own vehicle for traveling around the place.
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Communication is not a problem as all of the tourist
places have number of PCO/STD/ISD
booths and all the leading Mobile providers network
works in most of the places.
Credit cards may not be useful in smaller places
and all the transactions are made in cash (Indian
Rupees only), So be sure to carry enough cash for
your trip.
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It is advantageous if you know the local Marathi
language as it will help you to befriend the local
people who are very helpful by nature.
You do not require any special permissions
to travel in Maharashtra, However you may find some Police
Check posts near the Coastal areas. Please be sure to have
all your papers with you like Passport,
Valid Visa, International Driving licence (If You
are driving) etc. if you are a Foreigner.
Permission is not required to camp on any of the
beaches but be sure that you do not create a nuisanse
to the local people and it is not advisable to stay overnight
on a lonely beach if you have female members with you. If
you are a big group then it is ok.
Many of the beaches on the coast are dangerous for
swimming and proper care should be taken while
entering the water. Please pay heed to the locals
if they warn of dangerous waters.
We at Konkanyatra.com urge people to be Responsible
Tourists, please take care that you do
not litter the beaches or harm the environment
in any way while exploring it.
Wish you a Happy Konkanyatra of your choice. |
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