Places to Visit in Malvan
Top Tourist Places in Malvan recommended by travellers
Tarkarli Beach
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Beach
Tarkarli Beach is located at a distance of around 8 km from the town of Malvan. This beach has a cottage resort, constructed by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC).
There is the Tarkarli Creek and a beautiful estuary situated around 6 km from the beach. The Tarkarli...
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Sindhudurg Fort
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Fort
The Sindhudurg Fort was constructed using huge rocks on the Kurte Island in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. It is believed that this fort was built in 1664 by Chhatrapati Shivaji and covers an area of around 44 acres. More than 3000 labourers, numerous skilled artists, 500 stone splitters and...
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Malvan Beach
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Beach
The Malvan Beach is considered to be the commercially active beach of the Konkan region of Maharashtra. This beach has long stretch of white sand and is lined with several trees of coconut, mango and cashew. The fishermen, living nearby, sell various kinds of fish in the evening at the fish...
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Malvan Marine Sanctuary
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
The Malvan Marine Sanctuary, situated in the southernmost part of Maharashtra, is considered to be the sole marine sanctuary in the Konkan region. This sanctuary is rich in coral and marine life such as mollusk, pearl oyster, coral, seaweed, mangrove, polychaete and sea anemones. It is spread...
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Sarjekot
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Fort
Sarjekot is among the various forts constructed by Shivaji in and around Malvan. This fort is located near the mouth of the Talashil Estuary and is assumed to have been built in 1668. It is around 3 km away from the Malvan jetty and is located north of the Sindhudurg Fort.
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Jai Ganesh Mandir
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
Jai Ganesh Mandir is believed to have been established by Jayantrao Salgaonkar, an astrologer and creator of the almanac, ‘Kalnirnay’. The idol of Lord Ganesha is installed in the traditional position, along with his consorts, Riddhi-Siddhi, standing on either side. Ganesh Jayanti,...
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Rameshwar Temple
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
The Rameshwar Temple is located in the Achara region. It is popularly known as the Inamdar Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple and is devoted to Lord Shiva. The main structure of this temple is believed to have been established in 1684 and is popular for its beautiful architectural work. ...
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Arse Mahal Beach
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Beach
The Arse Mahal Beach is an extension of another famous beach of this region, the Chivia Beach, which has a petrol centre and a Navy detachment.
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Devbaug Beach
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Beach
The Devbaug Beach is located around 12 km south of Malvan. It lies at the confluence of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea. The beach is famous for the long stretch of white sand and beautiful blue water lagoon. It is suitable for sunbathing and swimming. Aquatic birds like seagulls can be seen...
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Tondavali Beach
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Beach
The Tondavali Beach is considered as one of the famous beaches near Malvan, located alongside the Konkan Coast. The beach is famous for dolphin watching, swimming and angling.
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Shiroda Velagar Beach
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Beach
Shiroda Velagar Beach is one of the beautiful beaches around Malvan and is famous for its sparkling blue water and long stretches of silver sand.
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Aangnechi Wadi
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Village
Aangnechi Wadi, also known as Anganewadi, is located 10 km away from the township of Malvan. This village is famous for the Bharadi Devi Temple, where an annual fair is organised in the month of February. The main deity of the temple is known for her Navas or wish-fulfilling power. Every year in...
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Bhagwati Temple
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
The Bhagwati Temple, dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, is situated in Dhamapur, between Kudal and Malvan. The main deity of the temple is believed to fulfil every wish and is decorated with flowers and ornaments. The offering by devotees for fulfilment of their wishes is known as Nawas Phedane in...
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Shri Sai Baba Temple
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
Shri Sai Baba Temple has a statue of the main deity, Shri Sai Baba, made of marble. It is located in the Hadi village that lies on the shores of River Kalawal. The temple is believed to have been constructed by Pandurang Gavkar, a devotee of Sai Baba.
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Deobagh
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Village
Deobagh, also known as God's Garden, is a small village. The fishermen living nearby offer boats on rent for a ride into the deep sea. There are various shacks in the village that offer typical Konkani food and different types of seafood like fish fry, king prawn and soul kadi.
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Padmgad
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Other
Padmgad was built by Shivaji to safeguard the Sindhudurga Fort. It is located between the coast and the Sindhudurga Fort. This place is assumed to be the main ship construction yard of Shivaji.
A belt of land, covering the area of Dandi seashore up to Padmgad, was destroyed by tsunami....
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Kolamb Beach
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Beach
The Kolamb Beach is situated around 6 km south of the Malvan town. At the end of the beach, there is the famous Kolamb Creek that is suitable for various water sports.
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Achara Beach
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Beach
The Achara Beach, situated at a distance of 15 km from Malvan, is famous for swimming and dolphin watching. The best season for watching dolphins is between the months of October and February. A library, more than 115 years old, is situated near the Achara Beach.
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Bharat Gad
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Village
Bharat Gad, in the Masure village, was established in 1680 by Sawantwadikar Fond Sawat. The outer fortification of this fort is in ruins. The attraction of this fort is a 200 ft deep well that has a carved door at its bottom. The presence of a mosque and a temple located inside this Gad is...
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Shri Wagheshwar Temple
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
Shri Wagheshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated in the middle of Tondavali and is around 24 km away from Malvan. It is a cave built out of a big rock and has a Shivalingam.
According to legend, Tondavali was submerged under the sea in ancient times. A sailor, while fishing...
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Shri Sateri Temple
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
Shri Sateri Temple, near the Rameshwar Temple, has an anthill instead of an idol. A feast is celebrated in the month of Shravan and green cloth, coconut, bangles and kumkum are offered to the presiding deity.
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Shri Sateri Temple
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
Shri Sateri Temple in Bilwas has a huge sabhamandap that is believed to be constructed between the 12th century and 13th century. It is situated around 12 km from Malvan in Bilwas near the bottom of the Bilwas Mountain. It is popular as Jalmandir because in earlier times the temple was surrounded...
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Bhagwant Gad
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Fort
Bhagwant Gad is believed to have been constructed by Pant Bawadekar and has witnessed many wars. This ancient fort was captured by the British Commander Immelock in 1880. It is situated in the Masure Village near Bharat Gad.
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Shri Ganesha Temple
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
Shri Ganesha Temple is situated close to Malvan on the Anganewadi Road. According to a legend, an idol of Lord Ganesha was found on the banks of the Aadari Creek and a small temple was built there by the people of Aadari. Maghi Ganesha, a Hindu festival, is celebrated in the month of Magh or...
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Bairagi Kasartaka
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Religious
Bairagi Kasartaka is located at a distance of around 14 km from Malvan on the Nerur par road. This place is famous for the pure water stream that flows through the rocks.
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Shri Jarimari Temple
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
Shri Jarimari Temple is located atop a hill at Kumbharmath. This temple has a huge outer hall or sabhamandap that has the main entry door. It also has a 10 ft high square shaped sanctum, with two separate doors for entry and exit. All the ceremonies of this temple are arranged and managed by the...
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Shri Bhadrakali Temple
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
Shri Bhadrakali Temple is around 5 km away from Malvan. This temple is situated in Revandi village near the sea coast that is believed to be the native place of the famous actor Machhindra Kambali.
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Ghumadai Temple
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 29Places to Visit in Malvan
- Type: Temple
The Ghumadai Temple is situated in the Ghumade village, located on the way to Kasal. It has a stone plaque that is believed to have been recovered from a water stream flowing through the two rocky hills of the village.
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