Postcard from Malvan Beach (Sindhudurg)

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Postcard from Malvan Beach Filmed & Edited by : Paras Dhasade Studio: Spidy Studios Produced by: Spidy Production Special Thanks Underwater Cinematography by: Dive Instructor Music Provide by: http://www.bensound.com/ Crew: Vishwata Paras Dhasade Malvan (Marathi: मालवण) (also written as Malwan) is a town and taluka in Sindhudurg District, the southernmost district of Maharashtra State, India, well known for the historically important Sindhudurg Fort. Malvan taluka consists of villages such as Aangnechi wadi, Achra, Khalchi Devli, Jamdul, Juva, Pankhol and Sarjekot. The main occupation here is fishing with the staple diet of the local people fish curry and rice. The town produces Alphonso mangoes and is also known for sweets such as Malvani Khaja made from gram-besan flour and coated jaggery as well as Malvani Ladoos. Malvani Dashavtar, a drama-play based on mythological stories, is an important cultural element of the area. Tourist Atraction Sindhudurg - A sea fort. Tarkarli The Rock Garden, Malvan Rock Garden Jai Ganesh Mandir Chivla Beach Arse Mahal Beach Tondavali Beach (19 km North of Malvan) Achra Beach (22 km north of Malvan) Rameshwar Temple (23 km north of Malvan) Devbaug Beach (12 km south of Malvan) Vetal Mandir (4 km North of Malvan) Mahanchi bhavani devi (5 km south from malvan) Gangeshwar mandir mahan(5 km south from malvan) Rameshwar Temple Vengurla Climate Malvan is a compact town situated on the coast of Western India and boasts some beautiful beaches. Sindhudurg fort, Tarkarli beach, Mobar point, Chiwala beach, Tondavali beach, all attract tourists. Malvan town is bound by three small creeks: Karli, Kolamb and Kalavali. Wildlife Sanctuary The Malvan (marine) Wildlife Sanctuary was declared on 13 April 1987, with a core zone of 3.182 km² and buffer zone of 25.94 km² (total area being 29.122 km²). The core zone includes the Sindhudurg fort, Padamged island and other submerged rocky structures. The north eastern border of the buffer zone is 50 m from the sea near Malvan port, while on the east it is a semi-circular sandy beach 500 m parallel to the shore of Malvan, in the south it is near Mandel rock, and in the west touches the Malvan rock. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling In India there are a 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 colorful marine life under the sea. Water Sports Tsunami Island (near devbaug beach) is a small island on the delta of Tarkarli river. This beach cum island also is the place to enjoy boat ride in the backwaters of Tarkarli River. This island is NOT formed due to Tsunami waves, But due to this imaginary name it is a popular tourist destination for water sports where one can enjoy rides like Jet-Ski, Banana boat ride, Bumper boat, Kayaks etc. 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).