Malvan - Tourist Attractions

Tourist Attractions

• Sindhudurg - A sea fort. This impressive Sindhudurg (meaning Ocean Fort), was built in 1664 by the great 17th century Maratha King, Shivaji on "Kurte" island to the glory of the Maratha Empire. The construction of a sea fort was a stupendous task which is said to be completed in mere two and a half years. Over 2000 khandis (4000 mounds) of iron were used for casting and the foundation stones were laid down firmly in lead. It is said that the rocks of the same island were used to built the fort. Three sweet water wells are present on Sindhudurg Fort.

• Tarkarli - A serene beach located 8 km off Malvan town. It has a Cottage Resort around the beach developed by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation(MTDC). This beach is a favorite with sand particles devoid of any red tinge and sky reflecting waters. Further north about another 6–7 km, is the Tarkarli creek and a lovely estuary. A boat ride on the Tarkarli creek is a pleasant way to spend some time.

• Rock Garden - The Rock garden is situated near the Arase Mahal and on the Rocky Shore of Malvan.
• Jai Ganesh Mandir
• Chivla Beach There are 5 to 6 beach stays gives an excellent accommodation, "Vasanti" House, which is MTDC approved under Bed and Breakfast scheme of Sindhudurg heading.
• Arse Mahal Beach
• Tondavali Beach (19 km North of Malvan)
• Achra Beach (22 km north of Malvan)
• Rameshwar Temple (23 km north of Malvan)
• Devbaug Beach (12 km south of Malvan)
• Vetal Mandir (4 km North of Malvan)
• !!! mahanchi bhavani devi (5 km south from malvan)
• !!! gangeshwar mandir mahan(5 km south from malvan)
• Vengurla town is very near from Malvan and also has many tourist attractions like temples( Rameshwar,Sateri,Mauli,Navadurga,Rampurush,etc.), forts, Beaches, Veg/Non-Veg food.