Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
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Malvan
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Historic
Malvan is an old coastal town in the Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra. The town derives its name from the word Mahalavan, meaning a place where there is salt bed or salty water. During ancient times, this town was used for ship building and repairing works. The Sindhudurg Fort, Padamgad Fort,...
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Aravali
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Village
Aravali, one of the villages near Vengurla, is located around 14 km from the destination. Shri Vithoba Temple and Sateri Devi Mandir are the popular religious sites located here. This place is often referred to as the Jagrut Devsthan.
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Vijaydurg
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Fort
Vijaydurg, also known as the Victory Fort, is located on the western coast of India. This fort is counted amongst the strongest marine forts. The fort is spread over an area of around 68796.55 sq m and provides evidence of the martial supremacy of the Marathas under Shivaji's reign....
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Tarkarli Beach
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Beach
Tarkarli Beach, is a beautiful beach on the coastal strip of the Konkan region, in Malvan Town,. The beach is located at the confluence of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea. Watersports like snorkelling and scuba diving can be enjoyed at the beach.
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Sindhudurg Fort
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Fort
One of the enduring symbols of Maharashtra's rich historical past is the Sindhudurg Fort. The fort derives its name from the combination of two words, Sindhu meaning sea and Durg meaning fort. Sindhudurg is just 510 km from Mumbai on the Goa Highway. One can take a ferry from the Malvan Port...
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Botanical Garden
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Park
The Botanical Garden is a historic garden where one can enjoy long walks. The Vanbhojan, one of the sections of the garden, is an ideal picnic spot.
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Kunkeshwar Temple
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Religious
Kunkeshwar Temple is believed to have been constructed by the Yadava rulers in the 11th century. This elaborately carved temple is said to have been visited by the Maratha ruler, Shivaji.
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Dhamapur Lake
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Lake
Dhamapur Lake is situated in Malvan Town, in the Konkan region of Sindhudurg District. Visitors to the lake can enjoy boating here. The Bhagawati Temple, located in the vicinity of the lake, is the other major attraction of this site.
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Rameshwar Temple
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Religious
Rameshwar Temple is located in Achara, which lies in Malvan Town of the Sindhudurg District. The temple is believed to have been gifted as a jagir to Shri Dev Rameshwar by the King of Kolhapur, Chhatrapati Shambhu Raje. It is popularly known as the Inamdar Shri Dev Rameshwar and has a spacious...
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Sawantwadi Palace
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Palace
Sawantwadi Palace was constructed by the earliest ruling family of Maharashtra, the Khem Sawants. The palace is believed to have been constructed between 1755 and 1803. The Lester Gate, constructed in 1895, is the entrance of the royal palace. The palace is entirely built using laterite stone and...
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Hiranyakeshi
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Religious
Hiranyakeshi is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is visited by many during the annual celebration of Mahashivratri. The Hiranyakeshi River, which originates from the huge mountain rock, flows into the valley. Activities like angling and swimming can be enjoyed at this place.
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Shiroda Beach
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Beach
Shiroda Beach is famous for the Salt Satyagraha started by Mahatma Gandhi. The protest was undertaken at the Shiroda Beach to support the movement. The beach is located in the Shiroda Village in the south of the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Major attractions located near the beach are the Dev...
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Nivati Beach
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Beach
Nivati Beach in the Nivati Village is located on the southern side of the Sindhudurg Fort. The beach lies close to the popular fishing villages of the region, namely Bhogva and Kochra.
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Napne Waterfall
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Water Fall
Napne Waterfall is located in the Sherpe Village of the Vaibhavwadi Taluka in the Sindhudurg District. Often known as the Swimmer's Delight, the waterfalls provide favourable conditions for swimming in the crystal clear water of the falls. The hilltop provides habitat to rare species of...
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Shree Shivchhatrapati Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Religious
Shree Shivchhatrapati Temple is located in the Sindhudurg Fort which was constructed by the popular Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji. The shrine is dedicated to Shivaji and was constructed by the son of Shivaji, Rajaram, in 1965. The idol enshrined in the sanctum of the temple has been carved out...
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Kille Nivati
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Fort
Kille Nivati, also known as the Nivati Fort, is located on the western seashore of India. The fort stands in the Parule Village and offers beautiful views of the Bhogwe Beach. The fort was constructed by Shivaji to protect his empire from the neighbouring rulers.
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Moti Talao
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Lake
Moti Talao is a lake located in front of the Sawantwadi Palace in the Konkan region. The town once belonged to the royal family of the Bhonsles and has ruins of some of the buildings constructed by them.
The lake is known as Moti Talao because the labourers who constructed the lake, were...
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Bhogwe Beach
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Beach
Bhogwe Beach is a secluded beach on the western shores of the Sindhudurg District. This beach offers beautiful views of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea. Deobagh's famous Mobar Point is also visible from the shores of this beach.
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Kunkeshwar Beach
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Beach
Kunkeshwar Beach is a 5 km long stretch on the western coastline of India. The beach is an ideal spot for swimming and dolphin watching. The area around the beach is popular for vast production of Alphanso mangoes that are exported to UK, USA, Australia and several Asian countries.
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Mochemad Beach
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Beach
Mochemad Beach, located in Mochemad Village, is famous for various activities like swimming, water skiing and paragliding.
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Achra Beach
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Village
Achra Beach is situated in the Achra Village of Malvan Town that lies in the coastal area of Maharashtra. A 260 year old temple dedicated to Lord Rameshwar and a 115 year old library are some of the other major attractions located near the beach.
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Vayangani Beach
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Beach
Vayangani Beach is a tropical beach near the Vayangani Village. The beach is covered with mango and jack fruit trees and is mostly visited for casual strolls and relaxation.
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Deobagh
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Village
Deobagh, often known as God’s Garden, is a fishing village located on a thin strip of land near the confluence of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea. The traditional fishing boats of the villagers are provided to tourists for venturing out into the sea. This village is situated adjacent to...
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Redi Ganpati Temple
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Religious
Redi Ganpati Temple is situated to the south-west of Sawantwadi, in the vicinity of Vengurla. It is believed that the statue of Lord Ganesha enshrined in the temple was found while digging up the shore in 1976. The idol is believed to have been sculpted during the reign of the Pandavas. The...
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View Points
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Other
View Points of Amboli lie in the Mahadev Gad area and are renowned for offering beautiful views of the Amboli Ghat and Sawantwadi. The Purvicha Vas, Mahadev Gad Point, Shirgaonkar Point and Kawalesat Point are some of the popular view points. The Manohargad-Manasantoshgad Point, situated on the...
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Amboli Falls
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Water Fall
Amboli Falls is formed during the monsoon season every year. This attractive picnic spot is most visited on weekends.
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Karli Backwaters
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: River
Karli Backwaters refers to the region where the Karli River flows near the Karli Creek and ultimately merges into the Arabian Sea. It is home to numerous estuarine species of animals that one can spot while boating here. The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has been successful...
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Redi Beach
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Beach
Redi Beach is located in the Redi Village, in the northern part of Goa. It is located on the southern side of Shiroda. An old Maratha Fort, now in ruins, is the prime attraction located near the beach.
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Sargeshwar Shiva Temple
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Religious
Sargeshwar Shiva Temple is an ancient temple located in the village of Sargeshwar. The stone carved temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The courtyard of the temple is adorned with flowers and grasses. The idol of Nandi, the bull, has been placed at the entrance of this temple. Several tourists...
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Gagangad Fort
Rank 30
Ranked 30 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Fort
Gagangad Fort lies in the Kankavli Town, located around 14 km away from the destination. Believed to have been constructed in the 12th century by King Bhoj, this fort stands on a steep rock. It is situated at an average altitude of 3000 ft above sea level, on the highest peak of the Gaganbavada...
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Vengurla Jetty
Rank 31
Ranked 31 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Other
Vengurla Jetty is located in the Sindhudurg region of Maharashtra and is one of the busiest ports on the western shores. The lighthouse, standing on the top of the hill, is one of the prominent attractions of this jetty.
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Walaval Creek
Rank 32
Ranked 32 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: River
Walaval Creek lies in the Kudal Taluka of Maharashtra. The Tarkarli River is one of the main attractions of this region. The summer season here is pleasant and is the best time to visit this place. The region is also popular for the beautiful Laxmi Narayan Temple.
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Sargeshwar Beach
Rank 33
Ranked 33 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Beach
Sargeshwar Beach, located in the vicinity of Sindhudurg, is popular for swimming and other water sports. The Temple of Sargeshwar is a popular attraction near the beach. This beach can be reached by taking a bus from the Vengurla Bus Stand, via the Vengurla-Shiroda Road.
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Vengurla Lighthouse
Rank 34
Ranked 34 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Other
Vengurla Lighthouse is counted amongst the tallest towers in the Vengurla region. It is located around 10 km away from the sea and can be easily reached by climbing flight of steps up the hill from Vengurla Village. From the top of the hill, one can get amazing views of the Arabian Sea and...
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Bharatgad Fort
Rank 35
Ranked 35 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Fort
Bharatgad Fort was constructed by Sawantwadikar Fond Sawat in 1680. This fort is supported by huge walls that are presently in a ruined condition. The fort has a 200 ft deep water tank that has a carved door at its bottom. Archaeologists state that the cave, starting near the carved door, leads...
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Sarjekot Fort
Rank 36
Ranked 36 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Fort
Sarjekot Fort is one amongst the many fortresses constructed by the Maratha ruler, Shivaji. Lying north of the Sindhudurg Fort, this fort comes under the group of forts that were raised in and around Malvan, between the 16th and 18th centuries. It is believed that the fort was built in 1668 to...
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Rangnagad Fort
Rank 37
Ranked 37 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Fort
Rangnagad Fort lies in the Kudal Town of Maharashtra. This fort is one of the fifteen fortresses raised during the Shilahar Bhoj's reign. It came under the control of Shivaji in 1659. Situated at a height of around 2600 ft above sea level, this fort can be reached by trekking. The fort is...
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Bagayat Beach
Rank 38
Ranked 38 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Beach
Bagayat Beach is located on the western coastline of the Sindhudurg region and is counted amongst the cleanest and calmest beaches of the region.
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Monsoon Pleasure
Rank 39
Ranked 39 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Water Fall
Monsoon Pleasure is a small waterfall, emerging from the hilly surroundings during the monsoon season.
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Nerurpar Backwaters
Rank 40
Ranked 40 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: River
Nerurpar Backwaters is a huge water channel in the Kudal region. The depth of the water channel is less than 5 ft and extends up to 15 km north of Kudal.
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Jagannath Rao Bhosale Garden
Rank 41
Ranked 41 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Park
Jagannath Rao Bhosale Garden, also known as the JB Garden, lies in Sawantwadi. The garden is named after the late Jagannathrao Bhosale, a veteran freedom fighter. The garden, covering an area of around 20 sq m, is segmented into three parts, each serving a special purpose.
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Shree Bharadi Devi Temple
Rank 42
Ranked 42 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Religious
Shree Bharadi Devi Temple is located in Aangnewadi that lies in the town of Malvan. The idol of Goddess Bharadi Devi is enshrined in the inner sanctum. The prime offering at the temple is Otti, which is a combined offering of a coconut and a blouse piece. An annual fair is organised at the shrine...
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Tarakali Backwaters
Rank 43
Ranked 43 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: River
Tarkarli Backwaters is located adjacent to the long and narrow stretch of the Tarakali Beach. The seabed is around 20 ft deep and is visible on a clear and sunny day.
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Katwan Backwaters
Rank 44
Ranked 44 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: River
Katwan Backwaters lies on the western part of the Sindhudurg region and is one among the most popular backwaters of the west coast of India. Numerous watersports and boat rides can be enjoyed at the backwaters throughout the year.
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Vengurla's Fruit Research Centre
Rank 45
Ranked 45 of 45Places to Visit in Sindhudurg
- Type: Other
Vengurla’s Fruit Research Centre is a multi-purpose institute, renowned for conducting experiments on mangoes and cashews. The researches and experiments at the centre resulted in developing Sindhu, one of the varieties of mango. Various types of saplings and seeds can be purchased from the...
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