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A ferry crossing Tiracol river near Kiranpani, Aronda

The Terekhol or Tiracol River is a river in western India. In its upper reaches it is known as the Banda River and in the lower reaches as the Tiracol.[1] It forms the boundary between Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra state and North Goa district of Goa state for some distance.[2] The Terekhol rises in the environs of the Manohargad in the Western Ghats and flows in a south-westerly direction to meet the Arabian Sea.[3]

The Portuguese era Tiracol Fort is located on the northern mouth of this river which is also in the far north-west of Goa, which has been turned into a heritage hotel now.[4] The fort has been converted into a tourist destination, maintained in excellent condition. From Querim, you can cross the Tiracol River by ferry and then it is 2 km to the fort.

References

  1. ^ "तेरेखोलच्या जबड्यातून बागायती वाचवायच्या कशा? | eSakal". www.esakal.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Rs300-cr project to protect fragile coastlines cleared in Maharashtra". Hindustan Times. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Physical Features and Natural Resources - Relief Features and Drainage". Ratnagiri District Gazetteer. Government of Maharashtra. 1962. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  4. ^ Gokhale, Nihar. "Paradise not lost, yet". @businessline. Retrieved 26 March 2021.

15°43′N 73°42′E / 15.717°N 73.700°E / 15.717; 73.700



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