Kunkeshwar

Located in Devgad taluka of Sindhudurga District, Kunkeshwar is a pilgrimage centre. Situated in the state of Maharashtra, the beauty of this place is enhanced by the presence of Arabian Sea. Famous for temples, beaches, forts and Alphonso mangoes, it is a Maharashtrian Konkani village.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kunkeshwar temple is one of the prime attractions of the destination. Reminiscent of South Indian style of architecture, this temple was constructed by Yadavas in 1100 AD. Popularly known as Kashi of South Konkan, this temple is flocked by large number of tourists every year on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Other prominent attractions of the destination include Kunkeshwar Beach, Devgad Fort and Devgad Beach.

Owing to the presence of flights, trains and buses, travelling to Kunkeshwar is not much of hassle. Tourists travelling by air need to board flights to Goa Airport, also known as Dabolim Airport, which is the nearest airport. This airport is located at a distance of 191 km from the destination.

Trains are also available for travellers, which are served by Kankavli Railway Station and Nandgaon Railway Station. These are the nearest railhead serving the destination, which is at a distance of 55 km and 42 km respectively from Kunkeshwar. In addition, tourists can also board buses to the destination, which are available from places like Belgaum, Panaji, Pune and Mumbai. All these buses are government operated buses. The best time to visit Kunkeshwar is during the winter months which stretch from October to March.