PICTURES OF THE HOME AND SURROUNDINGS

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Ganesha Village Home - F.A.Q.s

1.       Are there restaurants around?

There are small village level restaurants that would typically serve Tea, Vada Pav, Bhajjis, Misal Pav , etc. There are a couple of home-eateries as well, that  serve local cuisine (Veg or Non-Veg) by placing orders in advance.

There are restaurants serving varied types of cuisine (  malwani, punjabi , chinese , south indian )   in a driving time of 15 to 30 minutes. These include places like   Aachara - 10 kms, Kunkeshwar - 12 kms, Shirgaon 20 kms and , Devgad 20 kms.

Delicious home cooked breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner is available at village home on chargeable basis.

2.       If I feel like, can I cook?

Yes, there is a fully-functional kitchen with help available for cooking. The kitchen amenities include refrigerator, cooking-gas, mixer and utensils.

3.       Are there provision/grocery shops around?

There are shops in the village and in the nearby villages, stocking vegetables, provisions, food items,  cold drinks, bottled drinking water,etc. Freshly baked bread is available at Devgad (20) . Kankavali ( 42) and Malwan (30) are the nearest large towns , where most of the things are available.

4.       Is there a Doctor available in the village?

The village has 2 full-time practicing Doctors close to the Villa. A chemist shop is also there in the village .

5.       How is the mobile network connectivity in Naringre?

A major part of Naringre is surrounded by hills on all sides. Mobile connectivity is therefore weak. MTNL / BSNL mobile services are available in most part of the village. The same are accessible in the Village Home property/compound. Mobile services of Vodafone, Idea and Docomo are also accessible in some parts of the village.

The nearest place with strong mobile connectivity is at about 4 kms away.The internet connectivity is limited on BSNL network.

However, the remoteness of communication serves as ideal get-away to create a serene environment far from the hustle-and-bustle of chaotic city life…

A land-line connection is available at the Village home for communication.

6.       How is the environment for moving around during the day?

The local population is peace-loving and therefore it would be safe to move around in the village in the public areas. The village has a Police Patil (Constable), who can be contacted on phone in case of emergencies. There is also a 24hour Police check-naka, a kilometer away from the House, at the entry point of Naringre at Dahibav, the neighbouring village.One should, however, avoid going into private properties without the permission of the owners.

7.       Are there insects and wild animals in the village?

Being a village, insects are normally around during the monsoon season. The windows are covered with protective nets. Mosquito repellent vapouriser is available in all the rooms . Insect repellent rackets are also available. It is advisable to put the window nets around the twilight hour to avoid the insects getting into the house.

Monkeys do roam about in groups and one should be mindful in dealing/reacting to their actions. Occasionally monkeys do come near the House. At such times, it would be advisable to shut the doors.

There are dense forests around Naringre. Sighting of  snake/mongoose on a rare occasion is not ruled out. One should always be careful while walking, particularly in darkness. Walking with a stick in hand gives comfort.

8.       Is the water safe for drinking?

The villagers drink water drawn from their wells or from the piped water supplied by the village Gram Panchayat.  Fresh , clean and sweet water from own well is available through-out the year. The water is purified and is safe for drinking. One can also boil water if one so wishes.

Bottled drinking  water is also available at the village home.

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Welcome to Ganesha Village Home, Naringre...

Welcome to Village Nirvana

Village view beckons…

Escape your hectic city schedule to a scenic village get-away to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.

Leave your gizmos and gadgets aside, and connect with nature. Slip into an easy village pace. Feast your eyes on the verdant greenery. Wake up to the call of the birds. Walk to the river-side or wave at the mooing cows walking by to graze. Watch the star lit sky at night .

Rest assured you will be refreshed and come back for more…

Try your hand at fishing in the village or simply amble around the village. Put your feet up and soak in the ambience in a hammock as you snooze. Or get geared up for an adventurous hike up a hill within the property. The walkway leads to the top of the hill offering a panoramic view of the surrounding region.

Village Nirvana is set on a 4-acre property with Mango, Cashew, Jackfruit, Banana, Areca-Nut, Coconut, Chickoo, Lime and Bamboo trees. You will find yourself in a cool and shaded area throughout the day to be in nature's lap.

Savour delicious home-made local Malwani cuisine or regular Indian cuisine that is customized to your palate.

Show your children the ways of the village…

Where time stands still… 

Come, relax...

The House

The House / Villa / Village Home is a cozy and rustic home-stay in Naringre village, of about 1000 sq ft. with an adjacent outhouse of 250 sq ft. It consists of a large living room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen and 4 independent bathrooms with western type WC.

The furniture cum amenities, among other things, consist of 2 single beds / cupboard in each bedroom, ceiling fans in all the rooms, geysers/showers/exhaust fans in bathrooms, dining table / sofa set/ divan/ pull-out double-bed and television with Tata Sky HD in living room , refrigerator/washing machine/ water purifier and cooking gas in kitchen. Back-up power is also available to take care of basic necessities.

The Villa is ideal for 4 to 6 people. It can accommodate up to 8 people .There is a caretaker and help at the site.


The Village

Naringre is a typical Indian village set in a green valley with hills all-around . It is part of the Devgad taluka, in Sindhudurg district , in the Konkan region , of Maharashtra state , along the western coast of India. It is  blessed with perennial greenery. The Konkan rain-forests are home to black-faced macaques, chameleons, frogs etc. that are part of a unique eco-system.

Naringre is situated less than 10 kms from the seashore. Its topography consists of flat land at sea level and hills of about 200 feet in height. Naringre River (a.k.a. Annapurna River) flows along the village which meets the Arabian sea at Mithbav (a nearby village).

Naringre is a small village with a population of about 1500. This population is settled in 12 wadis (clusters). Most of the houses are built with semi-porous red laterite stone and tiled sloping roofs.

The main occupation of the people living in the village is agriculture. The world renowned Devgad Alphonso Mangoes are grown in plenty . Rice , groundnut and pulses are cultivated and villagers also grow vegetables.

There are farms of cashew nuts, coconuts, betel-nuts and bananas. Jackfruits, chikoos (sapodilla) and kokum are also grown.

Location and how to get there

Village Nirwana is located at : Yeshwant Niwas, House No. 518, Near MahaGanapati Mandir, Datta Mandir Road, Dewoolwadi, Naringre, Taluka Devgad, District Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India. PIN Code - 416630.

Roadways: Naringre is situated around 480 kms. from Mumbai ( Dadar ) via the Mumbai - Goa Road. It can also be reached by the Mumbai - Kolhapur route via the Mumbai-Pune express-way ( 520 Kms.). It takes between 9 to 12 hours to reach Naringre from Mumbai by car. The Mumbai - Kolhapur route is a preferred choice from driving perspective. Overnight private bus service is also available to reach Naringre from Mumbai. The timing generally is around 6.30 pm from Elphinstone Road Bridge, reaching Naringre at around 8.00 am the next morning. Buses are also available from other parts of Mumbai. There are  buses serving villages around Naringre, which can also be availed off to reach Naringre.

Railways: Kankavali is the nearest railway station on the Konkan Railway, which is 45 Kms. from the village home. Most of the major trains have a halt at Kankavali. There is a choice of overnight train or a day train. It takes between 7 to 10 hours to reach Kankavali from Mumbai. Private taxis and rickshaws are available at Kankavali station for travel to Naringre , which takes about an hour to reach . Private conveyance from Kankavali station can be arranged.

Airways: Dabolim ( Goa ) is the nearest international airport ( 180 kms). It takes around 4 hours by car to cover this distance. Private conveyance from Dabolim airport can be arranged.

A greenfield airport at Chipi ( 50 kms) in Sindhudurg district is under construction. This airport will be an hour's drive from Naringre . The airport is expected to boost the tourism activity in and around the airport vicinity.

The distances in kms.  from some of the important cities / towns are as under:

 Pune 360 , Kolhapur 130 , Panaji 150 , Malvan 30 , Kankavali 42 , Devgad 20 , Ratnagiri 100 , Sawantwadi 80  , Kudal  60 , Belgaum 180 ,  North Goa beaches from 125 -135 .

People

Naringre is primarily a Hindu populated village. The local language is the Malwani dialect of Marathi. The people in Naringre are peace-loving and God-fearing. 

Naringre has been inhabited for many centuries. People with 'Rane' surname are one of the bigger constituent of the local population. It is said that " Rane's" are the descendants of , ‘Rana’s  from the Rajputs of Udaipur in Rajasthan , who settled in Naringre , in the 17th/18th century. 

Festivals

Festivals are celebrated throughout the year. The most notable being Ganesh Chaturthi, Tripurari Poornima , Diwali, Tulsi Vivah, Ram Navami, Dutta Jayanti, Shimga (Holi) etc. Many families from Mumbai and other locations visit the village to take part in the festival celebrations.

Local conveyance

Private taxis and autos are available at the village for local sightseeing. The same can be arranged on request. Public transport is also available , though at lesser frequency.

Weather

Naringre Village can be visited through-out the year. Each season in Konkan is unique.

Winters are very pleasant with night temperatures in the range of 15-18 C.  November to February are the best months to visit.

June to September are monsoon months with very heavy rains and greenery all around. People throng  villages during the Ganesh festival in August/September.

Summers , from April to June, are hot, yet because of the greenery, is breezy during the day. Alphonso Mangoes, Cashew nuts and other fruits are available in plenty in summer season . Many city dwellers visit konkan with families and children  during the summer vacation enjoying the fruits of nature.

Decorum and village sensitivities

The Village Home is adjacent to the MahaGanapati temple. We request the guests to maintain the decorum and sanctity of the place during the entire duration of the stay . We also request the guests to respect the sensibilities of the villagers at all times.

Activities on site

Take part in or observe farming activities like tilling, sowing , tending , planting , harvesting,milling , etc.  as part of  Agro-Tourism .

Relax while fishing in the village river ( angles and equipment are available ).

Cashew and Mango processing units nearby offer delightful insights of the ' tree to table ' journey.

Nature treks in and around the village offer spectacular photographic opportunities.

Guided tours of village , temples and nearby beaches can be arranged.

The house is equipped with a superior carrom board, chess board , badminton rackets and  cricket bats for sporting activities .

Places to visit around Naringre

Sindhudurg district has a coastline of about 120 kms, with around 20 pristine beaches, 10 creeks    (backwaters), 10 forts, few waterfalls and numerous temples. Sindhudurg district has been notified as a Tourism District by the Government of Maharashtra.

• Mithbav-Tambaldeg Beach / Tambaldeg Temple - 9 Kms : The closest beach with white sand and crystal clear water is a must visit. It is a long stretch of nearly 3 Kms and is truly awesome. The temple of  Gajba Devi situated on a hill overlooking the beach, is a perfect backdrop for picturesque memories. MTDC is developing a large resort at Tambaldeg.

•  Kunkeshwar Beach/ Kunkeshwar Temple - 12 Kms : The Shiva temple constructed on the sea shore around 1200 AD  is also called the Kashi of South Konkan . The Maratha King Shivaji Maharaj was a frequent visitor of this impressive temple. One has to visit this place to hear the sound of the waves, feel the force of the winds, see the expanse of the sea, view the sands of the beach and seek the blessings of lord Shiva. MTDC is developing a large resort at Kunkeshwar.

• Areas in and around Malvan , ( Chivla, Malvan ,Tarkarli, Devbaug , Bhogawe , Karli, in that order from Naringre ) 30 to 45 kms away , are famous for its beaches, water sports, scuba diving, snorkeling, dolphin-spotting rides, backwater boat rides. It is also prominent for  restaurants serving mouth watering Malwani cuisine, particularly delicious sea-food. Tarkarli beach is very famous and can be reached in an hour . MTDC has a resort in Tarkarli , which  is very popular.

• North Goa - 125 kms : The world famous beaches of North Goa including Calangute, Vagator, Baga, Anjuna ,etc. are at a distance between 125-135 kms. This can be covered in a time of 2.5 to 3 hours. The wide range of activities available on offer at the beaches needs no elaboration. One can enjoy a day trip from the Village Home, to savour the unique atmosphere of North Goa.

Approximate distance in Kms. of some of the other well known places of interest :

Beaches :-  Aachara - 16 , Vyangani - 18 , Devgad - 20,  Vengurla  - 85.
Forts :-  Devgad  - 20 ,  Sarjecote - 30 , Vijaydurg  - 55 , Tiracol - 115 .
Temples:- Rameshwar - 4, Dabhole - 8 , Malwan Jay Ganesh - 30 , Bharadi Devi - 35,  Redi Ganesh -105.
Lake:-  Dhamapur - 45 .

More information about the region can be found on sindhudurg.nic.in , sindhudurg.govt.in , wikipedia.org/wiki/sindhudurg_district .

Tariff 

The Village Home is available at Rs. 2,500 per night (including taxes) for two persons, and  at Rs. 4,000 per night ( including taxes) for three/four persons. Rs.500 per person per night for every additional person beyond four. Children aged 3 and above will be treated as a separate person.  Separate accommodation for drivers is available at Rs. 250 per night.

Food charges are extra. More than one  home catering options are available . One can choose between them depending on individual preferences/liking/level of services. The rates for food are reasonable. Breakfast/ Snacks starts from Rs. 25 per dish. Vegetarian Lunch/ Dinner starts from Rs.90 per meal. Non-Vegetarian Lunch/Dinner starts from Rs.150 per meal. The quantity and type of breakfast/snacks/meals will have to be intimated in advance.

Laundry and ironing services are also available.

Check in time is 11 am. Check out time is 10 am. Subject to availability , late check-out till 6.00 pm will be charged at 40 % of the applicable tariff . Full day tariff will be applicable for checkout beyond 6.00 pm.

Village Home reservation will be confirmed only on 100 % advance payment. No refund would be allowed , if cancellation is done less than 48 hours before the check-in time. Cancellation charges would be 10 % , 20 % and 30 % for cancellation done beyond 14 days  , between 8 and 13 days , and between 2 and 7 days prior to check-in time ,  respectively.

Bed linen will normally be changed every alternate days and towels every day. Power back-up is available only for low wattage lights, fans and charging of mobile phones ,  so as to make power available for a longer period of time.

Copy of photo identification card will have to provided at the time of check-in for all the guests.

The Village Home will be rented as a whole unit to a family or group of people .The place is ideal for a weekend destination for guests travelling from nearby locations. Guests travelling from far away places should plan to stay for a longer duration  to offset the longer travel time.

Village Nirvana will fulfill the travel expectations of most. Anyone who wants to : just relax and experience village life, and/or undertake farming activities, visit temples and forts , spend time at virgin/popular beaches , take part in water sports, do bird watching ,etc. can enjoy the stay in the company of family and friends.

Owner

The Village home is an endeavour of the Rane family. The family reside in Mumbai and frequently travel to the village to oversee their farms.  A desire to share the peace and beauty of the village with modern amenities culminated in the rent-a-village-villa offer.

Contact : Revathi Rane at 00 91 9969553547   Email : Villagenirvana@gmail.com

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