A picturesque town with mountains on one side and long stretch of clear white sand on the other is the famous town of Vengurla. This alluring town is a beautiful holiday destination that captures the essence of serenity and pleasure perfectly. Celebrating the natural beauty, Vengurla boasts of five stunning beaches, which are all endowed with crystal clear water.
Situated in the district of Sindhudurg is this village town that entices its visitors by taking them on a magical journey through densely covered palm trees and the glimmering soft sand that makes you forget all your worries. Vengurla is enclosed by semicircular hill range with a lush green vegetation of some of the exotic tropical fruits such as mangoes, coconut, cashews and several different types of berries that one must surely try. Explore the beaches and enjoy some quality time at one these where you can soak yourself with a nice dive into the clear blue waters and later enjoy some fresh coconut water while wandering around.
Visit this exciting beach with your friends or family for an unforgettable experience. Relax in this lazy town, away from the daily hustling life amidst the miracles of nature that will help you to unwind stress. So just get your favorite book or grab some soulful music to lounge around on these pristine beaches.
Best Time to Visit
(Describe the climate of Vengurla)
Enjoying tropical climate, Vengurla has significant rainfall during most of the months. The average temperature stays around 27 without seeing much deviation across months.
Summer: Summer months are from March to May when the weather is mostly hot and humid. The temperature can be seen ranging from 23 to 35 during daytime while the temperature drops during nights are making them more comfortable.
Monsoon: Monsoons commence from the month of June and starts receding in September. The rainfall is heavy with an annual average of 32.5 cm. Although the town gets painted in green with all the vegetation flourishing during this time period, the sea is pretty rough which one should avoid going into. The average temperature remains close to 25 without seeing much of drop in temperature during the night.
Winter: Winters in Vengurla would usually start in the months of November when the temperatures start to drop. January experiences the lowest average temperature of the year at 25.5. Nights can get cold with 15 but with a pair of sweater you are good to stay here. This is the best time to visit as the temperatures are favorable, and the sea is comparatively calm.
How to Reach
(Transport availability for traveling)
Not very far away from the state of Goa, Vengurla is a favorite stop over for many. This town is well connected with major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Panaji.
Air
If you wish to save on time, then you can plan on flying into Dabolim airport in Goa, which is about 2 hours away from Vengurla by road. This airport is connected to all major airports in the country and from here you can then hire a private taxi or take a bus heading towards Vengurla.
Roads
Most of the buses that go to Goa from Maharashtra take a halt here. There are daily state-run, and private buses are plying from Mumbai, Goa, and Pune to Vengurla. Taking a self-driving option or hiring a private taxi is another preferred alternative to most tourists who also want to explore the places around Vengurla.
Railways
Vengurla does not have a railway station, but there are two railway stations of Kudal at a distance of 25km and Sawantwadi at a distance of 30 km from where it takes about 30 mins journey to reach here. Several trains running from Mumbai, Pune and Goa on the Konkan railway halt here.
