Location: Malvan
Taluka Of Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra
Area: 29.22-sq-km
Significance: The Only Marine Sanctuary
Best Time To Visit: Through Out The Year
Malvan, the only marine sanctuary
is located in Malvan Taluka of Sindhudurg district in Konkan region
covering an area of 29.22-sq-km. The sanctuary is rich in coral and
marine life. The golden sands and casuarinas plantations at the Malvan
coast form a scenic view and it's a feast to eyes.
Best Time To Visit
The monsoons season witnesses
heavy rainfall but in summer and winter season the area has got a
moderate temperature making this place ideal to visit throughout the
year.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
The Sindhdurg fort, built by
Shivaji Maharaj is situated in this sanctuary and is counted among one
of the main attraction of Malvan.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Beautiful golden sand beaches of
Tondavali, Tarakali and Vengurala are with in a distance of 10-km from
sanctuary area.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Nearest airport is Goa at
145-km.
Rail: Nearest railway station is Kudal at 28-km on Mumbai - Goa (Konkan
Railways) provides an ideal rail connection.
Road: Kolhapur is the nearest bus station at 100-km. Regular private and
Government buses are available from Mumbai (450-km), Pune (400-km), and
Panaji (130-km) for Malvan.
Boat: Private owned motor
launches are available at reasonable cost from Malvan jetty.
WHERE TO STAY
The sanctuary has Akeri Rest
Houses of the Forest Department. The reservation authority is situated
at Dy. C. F., Sawantwadi. Government rest house is available at Malvan,
which is under Public works department, having reservation office at
Malvan. Private lodges and hotels at reasonable rates are also available
at Malvan.
