मालवन Malvan Tahsil

Malvan :
Fort Sindhudurg : This fort is built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the sea on the small island of Kurate in 1664. It is a strong fort. There is a temple of Shivaji Maharaj in the fort. There are foot & palm impression of Shivaji Maharaj in the fort . The fort is spread in the vicinity of 4 km ( 44 aeres). This fort is very strong. The fort walls are 35 to 40 feet in height. In the fort there are three wells containing very sweet water. There is a natures wonder of a coconut tree having two branches. You have to go to the fort - from , Malavn jetty by a boat known as ' Ulandi ' in a local language.
There are three forts in the vicinity of Kolamb creek. First is Surejkot at the mouth of the creek. It is 4 Km from Malvan. This fort is constructed by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1668.
Second is Rajkot- near Malvan port. Now only reminiscent can be seen Third is Padamgad - It is a small fort. At the time of low tide you can walk into the fort. This fort was used for the repairs of ships & boats in Maratha period

Malvan Market is famous for all home made Konkani products & sea products. They are really tasty & long lasting . You can gift these things to your friends & relatives as a souvenir of your visit to district Sindhudurg.
Bharatgad fort is on the bank of the creek near village Masure & beyond the creek there is fort Bhagavantgad. These two forts are now in reminiscent forms . To watch the real beauty of nature is a great experience for the tourists . It is nothing but a heaven on the earth.

Tarkarli Beach : It is the most - beautiful seabeach in all the coastal stripe of Konkan. Tarkarli has 8 Km long coastline that makes ideal for early morning walkes. It is a heaven by the sea. Maharashtra Tourism is very proud of this place. You can enjoy playing & walking on the powder white sands coconut palm shrouded beach. The water is so clear that you can see the seabed up to a depth of 15 ft or more. Early morning walk on the beach might reward you with the sight of a turtle drying itself on the sand or laying its eggs.
Achra Beach : 10 km from Kolamb. It is clean & lonely beach gives you your privacy to enjoy the beauty of nature.


Lake Dhampur : It is a picturesque lake. It is spread over the area of 5 acres. It is crystal clear lake. The ancient Bhagawati temple is at the bank of the lake. It is a heaven for birdwatchers.
Kunkawale is famous for Durgadevi & Shri Brahmadeo Temple. This village is 16 Km from Malvan on Mumbai Goa Highway.



ShriMaulidevi at Masure : This temple is very famous, situated in the most - beautiful nature all around. This deity is in the form of ant-hill. Don’t forget to visit this extra - ordinary form of a goddess
Vanlukeshmi Project Khotale - to enjoy the Konkani Village life visit this project. In Summer don’t forget to enjoy all the Konkani fruits.
Ozar : Ozar is a religious place near the village Revandi. It is 3-4 Km from Kolamba bridge. It is a place famous for caves. There is legend that this cave goes to the fort Sindhudurg means it passes under the sea upto the fort. Ozar village is also famous for the temple of jagrut deity of Shrishankar Bhagawan Dongurla lake is near Malvan. It has a spread over six acres of land. It is since historical times of Shivaji Maharaj.


Anganewadi : It is very famous wadi for the jagrut Goddess Bharadidevi. This wadi is one of the wadi of village Masure, 14 Kms from Malvan . Every year, in the month of february, there is a big Jatra of Goddess Bharadidevi, Known as 'Jatra of Anganewadi '. Devotees from all over India visit this place.



Bilwas Jalmandir Ozar :This temple is at Vilwas in Malvan Taluka. In Konkan, Konkani people are devotees of ant-hills they feel it is the form of goddess . Here is such ant - hill in the temple. This ant-hill is known as Goddess. There is a water all around the temple . It is a jagrut goddess. This temple is very beautiful.