Sindhudurg

The Land of Culture and Natural beauty. Sindhudurg is famous for it's natural beauty like Beaches, Backwater, Waterfalls and Pilgrimage centers. The major attraction here is the long and narrow stretch of beaches. On a clear day, you can see the sea-bed through a depth of 20 ft. Then of course, there are the forts, Sindhudurg one of Maharashtra's more popular and important sea forts built in the 17th century and the famous Padmagarh fort. The name of the fort is given to the Sindhudurg district. Tourist from all over the world visit through out the year to see this Maratha glory. Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Sindhudurg is in the Kokan area of Maharastra having picturesque stretch of land on the west cost of India, endowed with the beautiful seashore, picturesque Mountains and scenic natural beauty and known for tropical fruits like the world famous Alphonso mangoes, cashews, Jamuns etc.

Amboli Hill Station

Amboli is a hill station near Sawantwadi . It is quite but pleasant hill resort. It is 690 mtrs above sea level. The area is surrounded with dense forest and sea view point offers you panoramic view of a good part of konkan coast. It is 26 k.m far from Sawantwadi and 539 k.m from Mumbai. There is a big Marvelous Water-fall (30 Mtrs Hight) 1.5 K.m. away from Amboli. Most of the young lot take bathe under pouring water. In summer, weather condition is pleasant and cool. Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Mansoon Pleasure :
Verdant landscape of Amboli comes live in Mansoons when cascading waterfalls are seen at different places in the mountains. At road side these pristine milky showers enable enthusiastic tourists to bathe in the streams. Amboli receives highest rainfall in India after Cherapunji 350 to 400 inches approximately.

View points :
When driving towards Amboli ghat from Sawantwadi one feels bashed by exotic beauty of pleasing green hills in low lying areas which are visible at every turn. At the top there are view points such as Purvicha Vas, Mahadevgad point, Manohargad- Manasantoshgad point, Shirgaonkar point, Kawalesat point all these points offer birds eye view of picturesque terrains below. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.

Sunset Point :
In the evening sunset turns horizon into shades of orange, red and pink before being extinguished into deep blue waters of Arabian sea.

Nagartas Waterfall :
For waterfall lovers this roaring beauty is just 9 k.m. away.

Hiranykeshi
Scenic place of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva where pilgrims gather in large numbers during Mahashivratri. The Hiranykeshi river originates from mountain rock and flows down from this place. You can spend hours angling for fish in its proceedings stream. 5.5 Km away from Amboli. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.

Adventure Caving :
Exploring this cave besides Shivlinga is a challenge for adventure sport lovers. Cave is estimated to be 300 mts. long. Lot of obstructions such as black out, biting fish, mud, dangerous Jalwa's which suck human blood and confined air come in the way when one enters inside through its narrow winding path. There are seven ponds inside. Surprisingly sunlight appears in the last pond, secret of light's source is not discovered yet. A huge throne inside is also a misty. Credit goes to group of adventure loving youngsters, who discovered these facts in January 1981. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.

Botanical Garden :
This historic garden is a precious treasure of Amboli.Here you can open- mindedly roam in the woods for joy and pleasure. Vanbhojan,the picnic out in the woods with family or friends will make your movement truly enchanting one.

Karvi:
This tree flowers once in a seven years. When it blossoms it adds to the beauty of Amboli mountain range.

Kunkeshwar Temple
It is famous, both as a picturesque holiday resort and a religious place. The elaborately carved Kunkeshwar Temple was built around 1100 AD, by the Yadava rulers. Visited frequently by Shivaji, the temple is considered as a fine example of contemporary sculpture. Kunkeshwar is also renowned for its coconut, palm and mango plantations and a variety of seafood. Southwards along the coast, beyond the creek at Mumbri, is a lovely walk all along the rocky slopes. It ends at the temple of Kunkeshwar, a lonely stretch of sand that simply sparkles in the sunlight.You can approach this temple by the road that branches off at Jamsande. The drive has a grand finale when you near the temple and the panorama of undulating fields and swaying palms against the backdrop of a deep blue ocean unfolds beyond your windscreen. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.

Getting there
By Road : From Mumbai 453 kms.
By Rail : Near Railway Station Nandgaon.
By Air : Mumbai, Belgaon, Goa
Places to see near by Kunkeshwar : Devgad Fort - 20 kms.

Rameshwar Temple(Achara) (23 k.m. from Malvan)
Lord Rameshwar is tutelary deity of Achara Village. A unique tradition observed here is that once in a five years village seek divine verdict of Lord Rameshwar and the occasion called "Gavpalne" takes place. In a ritual villagers and all domesticated animals has to reside outside the village for nearly three days. A strong belif is that by mercy of Rameshwar villager’s life is protected from all risks. Temple offers devotees 10 room residency in its spacious courtyard which resembles popular temples of Goa. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.

How to Reach:16 km from Malvan. Buses are available continuously to reach the destination.

Vethoba Temple(Temple)
Aangnewadi (Shree Bharadi Devi) (14 k.m. from Malvan
Godess Bharadidevi of Angnewadi village is renowned all over. She has occured in a self existent rock from. It is believed that when a person asks for a favor, the godess fulfills it. Once in a year devotees from Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka come together in a village for pilgrimage. Incredible India Tours with Indian Travel agent.

Tradition : Here Goddess is offered 'Otti' ( Coconut and Blouse Piece) . The local people who are entitled to honor and respect come and sit together in a temple on a Dali ( Mat Made up of Bomboo) and decide a day of holding a fair. According to the rituals Mask, Saree and Ornaments are worm to the Devi; then begins offering of `Otti' which is continued through out the fair day. Women from every house on the same day quitely cook food after their bath. The food is offered to the Devi as a prasad for which devotees call Tat Lagne. The prasad is then distributed among the pilgrims who show their presence in thousands during the fair day.

How to Reach:By Bus 14 kms. from Malvan
Redi Ganapati ( Redi Village )
This place is situated at south west to sawantwadi. Some years back this place was known for bauxite and others ores of aluminium but today mining is hampered and it is dominated by Usha Ispat Company.Redi is gifted with Arabian sea to its west and it has got ancient history of Lord Ganesha. Round about 18 years back a local person named Sadashiv Kambli visualised the sclupture of Lord Ganesha in his dreams for this he persuade it for long period and with help of Local workers he dug out the sclupture of Ganesha from sea shore. Today after survey it is now clear that this was made by Panadavas during their rule the sclupture is about 6 feet in height and 4 feets in breadth whole thing was readily found in one single piece. Incredible India Tours with Indian Travel agent.

Distance: Sawantwadi 39 kms.

Getting there
By Air: Nearest Airport Goa, Ratnagiri, Mumbai
By Rail: By Konkan Railway By Road: Hight 17
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