'''Malvan''' is a fishing port town in Konkan region of Maharashtra.

Malvan has got very nice sea-shore. But it is mainly known for famous "Sindhudurg fort" . Maratha king Shri Shivaji Maharaj built this fort on island of 'kurte' . Apart from the Fort, you can relax on the beaches of Tarkarli and Chiwla beach. These beaches are neat and clean and very less crowded. Just as the foreigners would love it. Also one more spot is the Rock Garden. One temple built by Jayant Salgaonkar is the Jay Ganesh temple where the idol is of Gold. Malvan is worth a visit and sight seeing can be completed in two days of time.

Get in

  • By Road - This is the best way to get in. Malvan is around 10 KM towards west of a town Kasal which is on Mumbai-Goa National Highway NH-17.
  • Distance from Mumbai is around 540 kms while from Kolhapur it is mere 160 kms.

    State Transport buses ply from Mumbai, Kolhapur, Pune to Malvan.

  • By Train - Nearest train station is Kudal which is a station on Konkan Railway and is around 45km from Malvan.
  • By Air - Nearest airport is Dabolim in North Goa.
  • Get around

    Best way to get around is either on foot or using auto rickshaw or hire cycle.

    See

  • Sindhudurga
  • The impressive Sindhudurg or Ocean Fort, set on an offshore island, was built in 1664 by the great 17th century warrior, Shivaji to the glory of the Maratha Empire, is just a stone's throw away. Ferry services start from morning 8 and last boat leaves 1700 hours in the evening.

  • Tarkarli
  • Situated 6 kms south of Malvan and 546 kms away from Mumbai on the coast of Maharashtra is Tarkarli. The mojar attraction here is the long and narrow stretch of beach, with its pristine water. On a clear day, you can see the sea bed through a depth of 20 ft.

    Maharahstra Tourism Development Corporation [http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/] has one resort here.

    MTDC quarters provide snorkling facilities near sindhudurga.

    Buy

  • Malvani Masala
  • Mango Products
  • Kokam Products
  • Cashew
  • Prawns and other fish
  • Shevkandi Ladoo
  • Kulith Pithi
  • Eat

    Malvan is famous for Sea-food. You can have good fresh Sea-Food at Hotel Chaitnya near Malvan Bharad run by Mr. and Mrs. Walke. Worth testing Fried Fish.If you want to try some malvani dish at your home try Mr. Vidyadhar Padawe's masala shopnear Malvan Fish Market. You will get authentic home made Sunday masal, Garam Masala, Malvani Masala.

    Drink

    Sleep

  • saagar sangam. eobag. ext to MTDC house boats. 2365-248440. ww.saagarsangam.com. 2 pm. 0 am. 500. It is developed on a plot admeasuring 30,000 square feet on the Karli River and enjoys about 110ft of river front. The Arabian Sea is across the road. The confluence of the river and the sea, which has prompted the name, is about 3 kilometers away. As such the Resort enjoys the pleasures of both the River and the Sea!

    Contact

    Get out

    Medha - Within Malvan city Kushewada and Gold Ganpati Mandir by Mr. Jayant Salgaonkar Tarkarli - 7 km from Malvan. Famous tourist place. You can stay there at MTDC resorts. Sindhudurga Fort - Few meter away this fort is located in sea. You can go by bote. You can see world's only temple of Chatrpati Shivaji Maharaj's. Ram Navmi and Ganeshotsw are the famous festivals.