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What makes Malvan a must-visit destination?

A small coastal town nestled in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, Malvan forms a popular getaway for beach buffs and adventure junkies. The beach town is settled on the Konkan coast which is sprawled over the coastal regions of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. In addition to being the flourishing hub for adventure sports and beach activities, Malvan also serves as a confluence point of Arabian Sea and Karli river. With vast expanses of white sandy beaches, and rich aquatic life as its prime facets, the beauty of Malvan needs no introduction. The city also houses a coral beach named Tarkali where you can hop on a leisurely boat ride across the Karli River and admire the picturesque landscapes of Malvan. To soak in the panoramic backdrops of this coastal beauty, make your way to the iconic Rock Garden which awaits your presence with its tranquil sea breeze and meandering waves.  

If you are hunting for the best sightseeing attractions in Malvan, get ready to be spoiled for choices. The city is home to a plethora of beaches where you can slack off on the white sand, soak in the sunset views, or indulge in adrenaline-stirring water sports. From pristine beaches like Kolamb, Achara, and Malvan to adventure spots such as Tarkali, the list of attractions in Malvan goes on and on. If you are looking for some serene spots to laze around on your leisure vacation, don’t miss out on a visit to Chivla Beach, Tsunami Island and Rock Garden. For all the history buffs who wish to dive deeper into the ancient account of the city, Sinhagad Fort is an ideal relaxation spot. 

Malvan city appeals to both leisure travelers, as well as, adventure enthusiasts, thanks to its diverse topography that has got something for everyone. While attractions like Rock Garden give you respite from the maddening hustle and bustle of the city, the adventure sites of Tarkarli, Devbagh beach, and Tsunami Island awaits your presence with a wide range of adrenaline experiences. While here, feel free to go scuba diving at one of its beaches, pose like a star at the Bollywood Film City, and spend a day surrounded by marine species and corals. Don’t forget to amuse your taste buds with the delicious Malvani cuisines which include Jhinga Fry, Solkadhi, Ghavan, and Malvani Khaja.  

Being a coastal beauty, Malvan experiences somewhat hot and humid weather throughout the year. However, the monsoon and winter months are comparatively cooler and hence, come as a great respite for the travelers who want to explore around the town without getting beaten up by the scorching heat. If you are ready to bear with the sultry weather for the love of beaches, you can visit Malvan even during the summers.   

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Rajkot Fort

Rajkot Fort

Rajkot Fort, which is also called Malvan Castle, is situated on a rocky outcropping northwest of Malvan town with three of its four sides being surrounded by water. The fort, which was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj between 1664 and 1667, was an outpost to protect the nearby Sindhudurg Fort. The fort is mostly destroyed now, but one bastion still stands with a flagpole that warns boats of the extremely rocky coast. People here can enjoy a beautiful rock garden, where the waves crash against the rocks and make for a great view of the sunset. Nearby they can visit a temple to Mauni Maharaj alongside a temple to Lord Ganesh which houses a pure gold idol. One of the most popular new sights today is the huge, 91-foot-tall metal statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with a dramatic 29-foot sword.

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Trilochana Trivedi21 Mar 2021
4.0
Booked: Avisa Nila Beach Resort, Malvan | Luxury Staycation Deal

Our accommodations were extremely spacious with beautiful seafaring views from the balcony. My partner absolutely enjoyed the stay here. Topnotch experience.

Gati Kaur26 Feb 2020
5.0
Booked: Tarkarli Water Sports

All the activities mentioned on the site was truly amazing and the price was the same as mentioned. The itinerary was very satisfied. The rooms provided to us were nice and airconditioning with nice staff in the morning we were served with limited breakfast it was enough for us as the taste was good. We had a great time in the water sport, the views and the walk at the beach. I am advising this tour to all my friends.

Kama Verma26 Feb 2020
5.0
Booked: Malvan Water Sports

Special moments. Really this is the most memorable day of my life. At just within 2 days I got to enjoy all the water activities, It was really fun. The parasailing not included and need to pay the additional cost but worth it for this amazing experience. I had an awesome tour. The buffet meals were tasty at dinner time we had a great time sitting near the bonfire and chit-chat with friends and even met new nice friends too.

Acharyanandana Sethi24 Feb 2020
5.0
Booked: Siddhivinayak Beach Resort Devbag Book

Entire property was nice and well built. We stay here for the long term. We are able to visit the nearby places indulge ourselves in the water sport activities, in free time we had a walk on the beaches which we felt relax and tension-free. Staying here was amazing because the staff was warm and hospitable, good room and washrooms, a verandah was the best place we sat in the morning, and evening tea with snacks. The sight was truly mesmerizing, This resort has a good cook the kind of seafood we ordered was taste good and nice plating too.

Ambar Dwivedi17 Feb 2020
5.0
Booked: Tarkarli Water Sports

Great fun with various amazing activities to cherish our day, comfortable stay with great service. The place looks nice only within walking distance from the hotel to the activity area. Parasailing and Scuba diving was my first experience it was good and just after the activity, the instructor provides us the pictures and videos, and it looks amazing and stunning.

Tara Nayar17 Feb 2020
5.0
Booked: Malvan Water Sports

I got all the thrilling water sports experience in this package. It was totally awesome package at good pricing not only activities but the stays as well. Everything went so well and smoothly as planned. I love everything on this tour and would like to advise all my friends to go with this package... Thank you so much, team hats-off.

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