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 MALVAN

🏡ROCK GARDEN & CHIWALA BEACH🏖

Malvan is a perfect destination to unwind after a strenuous year at work, with its clean and calm beaches and unadulterated coastline. 🌊The waters in this beach reflect the sky, and the sight can send your heart skipping. One of the eight talukas of the Sindhudurg district Malvan is a holiday destination that holds something for every soul! Be it a relaxed vacation by the beach or an action-packed thrilling holiday or a vacation for you to walk down the alleys of history, Malvan has something of everything to keep you excited during your holidays in Malvan not to forget the famous mouth-watering Malvani cuisines for the ones looking forward to enjoying authentic Konkani food!😋😋

LOCATION: Maharashtra, District Sindhudurg, Rock Garden

                         Malvan, Maharashtra 416606,India

HOW TO REACH:  Malvan is well connected through road travel and buses from all major cities and towns. Tourists visiting Malvan, have the excellent option of availing the road trip. For others, this is an easily accessible destination with both train and air routes open. You can take buses to the town of Malvan from the nearby major cities of Mumbai and Pune.

By Train:🚇  The nearest railway stations to Chiwala beach and Rock garden are Kudal (33.2Kms)p, Sindhudurg, and Kankavali railway station.

                      Konkan Railway connects all these railway stations. From the railway station, tourists can hire a private cab or bus, or auto to reach these places. The best way to reach Malvan is by riding the Konkan railway starting from Mumbai, which will take you to Malvan in less time. There are many long-distance trains which can take you to Malvan. Kudal Railway Station is the main railway station.

By Air:✈ Goa International Airport, Dabolim (GOI)(403801) is the nearest airport situated around 132 KM (3Hr 19min)from  Malvan Chiwala beach. From the Goa airport, tourists can reach Chiwala Beach and Rock Garden by private vehicle.

 Google Maps will show you the exact route to this place.

Distance from Major Cities t0 Chiwala Beach and  Rock Garden Beach🚦

• Goa to Chiwala Beach and Rock Garden Distance – 131.5 KM Via NH 66
• Pune to  Chiwala Beach and Rock Garden Distance – 392.3KM  Via  NH 48
• Kolhapur to  Chiwala Beach and Rock Garden Distance – 162 KM via Kunkeshwar - Talewadi Rd and    NH 66
• Mumbai to  Chiwala Beach and Rock Garden  Distance – 535 KM Via NH48

WHAT TO SEE:👀

Malvan is a captivating coastal town treasure many attractions 😍😍that invite travelers
from near and far. Its balmy weather certainly makes one feel composed and relaxed.
Malvan is one of the best tourist locations in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is well known for its beaches, forts, temples in surrounding areas, seafood, and pleasant weather as it’s part of the coastal belt. The beaches of Malvan are the best destination for Scuba diving and water sports.

The rock garden is a picturesque location where you can click as many pictures as you want and without fail the photos are going to be the best in your album. It is clean and well maintained, when the waves hit the rocks, the sound is simply majestic. Malvan marine wildlife sanctuary is also there, if you want to have some wildlife adventure you can go there. One of the best ways to watch marine life is scuba diving.

Sunset at Rock Garden: This is no doubt to enjoy the sunset 🌇at Rock Garden point. The Rock garden is situated near the Arase Mahal and on the Rocky Shore of Malvan. As soon as the sun goes down, you will see the crowd increasing to enjoy the sunset glimpse.

Beautiful view behind rock garden at the time of sunset. The rock garden is beautifully maintained with colorful light decorations at night and sculptures made of waste materials. The musical fountain is beautiful to watch and is a tourist attraction which starts after 7 PM.⛲

Amazing place to spend an evening. Enjoyed the musical fountain.⛲ Clean and well-managed place. 5 INR entry fee. the evening is the best time to visit. spend time on rock (rocky beach) and enjoy the sunset. Recently they installed a musical fountain. The show starts around 30 minutes after sunset and it's free for all (garden entry ticket holders).

CHIWLA  BEACH:The sheer beauty of the beach is indescribable. Visit the beach to have first hand experience of how pleasurable it can be.  This is a beautiful stretch of clean sand and clear waters bordering Malvan town from North West. It is a ‘C’ shaped small beach, calm & serene. In the evening laze around the beach and watch the sun go down is incredible experience. 

STAY & FOOD:💒Eating Around:

The staple diet of the people here is fish curry and rice. Kombdi Vade, Malvani fish curry, Mori Masala, Malvani Mutton Curry, and Solkadhi are some of the food synonymous with Malvan.
Eating out at the local restaurants of  Malvan will be a pleasurable experience for all food lovers. Most restaurants and hotels in Malvan specialize in sea foods and serve some of the freshest and most delicious cuisines.

It is known for its variety of mangoes (Malvani Hapus - Alphonso). It is also known for sweets such as Malvani Khaja (Made from Gram - besan flour and coated jaggery) and Malvani Ladoos.

Stay:   Talking about accommodation there are so many hotels and restaurants🏩 are available on the beachside. They provide all facilities to tourists. Homestay, Guesthouses, hotels, Lodges, There are so many options are available for stay.

WHAT TO DO 👍:

•  Scuba Diving in India there is very few places where scuba diving can be done and Malvan is one of them. Due to its relatively clear sea waters, Malvan serves as a perfect spot for scuba diving (done mostly with surface oxygen supply) and snorkeling. Near the outer walls of Sindhudurg fort, one can see lots of live corals and beautiful marine life under the sea.       

• Snorkeling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called a snorkel, and usually swim-fins. The use of this equipment allows the snorkeler to observe underwater attractions for extended periods of time with relatively little effort. Snorkeling is a popular recreational activity. The primary appeal is the opportunity to observe underwater life in a natural setting without the complicated equipment

• Parasailing is also known as parascending, or "parakiting", is a recreational kiting activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a specially designed canopy wing that reminds one of a parachute, known as a parasail wing. The manned kite's moving anchor may be a car, truck, or boat. The harness attaches the pilot to the parasail, which is connected to the boat, or land vehicle, by the tow rope. The vehicle then drives off, carrying the para ascender (or wing) and person into the air. If the boat is powerful enough, two or three people can parasail behind it at the same time. The para ascender has little or no control over the parachute. The activity is primarily a fun ride, not to be confused with the sport of paragliding.

•   Water Sports where one can enjoy rides like Jet-Ski, Banana boat ride, Bumper boat, Kayaks, etc. The best time to visit Tsunami island for water sports is during high tide when the small island is partially submerged under the water (till knee length).

•  Night Boat ride Locals can arrange for a night boat ride for a price depending upon the size of the group and if the weather conditions are right. However please remember the boats would be coming back by 21:00 as then the night fishing would start. Those who want to see Dolphin Treks and Trails would recommend a boat ride early in the morning. If possible visit Tarkarli by April end to reduce the disappointment of not seeing a Dolphin.

Getting around the Destination:

The best way to get around is either on foot or using an auto-rickshaw or hire a cycle.

Shopping Areas & Entertainment:

This town is also popular for the wide variety of mangoes, popularly known as Malvani Hapus or Alphonso. Malvani ladoos and Malvani khaja are the most popular sweets in the town.

Festivals:

Shimgyachi Holi: This is one of the conventional festivals in Malvan celebrated from March to April.

Makar Sankrant: This is a religious event of the month of January and is celebrated only by women. According to the custom of the event, women are dressed in gorgeous saris & ornaments. People go to their neighboring families and also provide invitations to other ladies for a special ceremony named "Haldi-Kunku". The festival takes place in the month of January.

VISIT SEASON:  A combined travel option is available. Food availability is the amazing local Malvani cuisine, for both Veg and Non-Veg.

    There is no best time to plan a trip but it is better to visit a place considering its climate. The best time to visit Malvan starts in the month of October and continues till May. There are nice beach resorts and of course, the delicious food is so tempting that you will enjoy eating seafood here. So, why wait, pack your bags, and rush to Malvan!