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Malwan - Remains Of The Day

- By Siddesh

Although Malwan lies 514 Kms from Mumbai, a trip to this region is worth every penny. The imposing Sindhudurg Fort, the Malwani Cuisine, the clear waters of the Malwan coast, the cool backwaters leading to Tarkarli Beach, these moments stay with you long after you come back in the cacophony of the bustling city life! The Terrainspotter Team recently made a trip to the Malwan region and seeped in the many wonders that the place holds.

This Lizard was not too happy to be picked up at Malwan beach

History

Malwan has always been an important town of Maharashtra. Historically, Salt has been produced in large quantities in the Malwan region. The Malwani Hapus – Alphonso Mango has been traded since centuries. Sweetmeats like Malwani Ladoos and Malwani Khaja are also equally popular throughout!

Where to Stay

There are hotels scattered across the various beaches of Malwan, although the smart thing to do before this journey is to do some research. Contact MTDC first : http://tinyurl.com/3t6y9tg as their resorts are always strategically placed at the best locations although they are almost always full. In the other case, it’s best to visit http://tinyurl.com/3h2nnbe and read reviews first and then take a call booking a hotel! 

 

 

Places of interest

Approaching the Sindhudurg Fort by Ferry
 
 
A rare two branched coconut tree at Sindhudurg Fort
 
Sindhudurg Fort : Without doubts one of the best preserved forts of Maharashtra and also the most spellbinding. Set in the middle of the Arabic Sea about 4-5 Km’s from the Malwan Beach, this fort was built by the great Maratha warrior Shivaji in 1664. Sindhudurg fort has zigzag rampart with 42 bastions. Apart from the huge stones, the building material involved 2000 khandis (72,576 kg) of iron erecting the massive curtain wall and bastions. While the whole fort has been deserted long back, there are still about 15 families who stay there permanently and call themselves as the Killedars(The Fort Keepers). Please note the boat hire to Sindhudurg fort should not cost more than 60-80 INR per person
 
 
The backwaters of Malwan Region on the way to Tarkarli
 
 
Snorkelling at Tarkarli
 
Tarkarli Beach : Situated 6 Kms from malwan town, Tarkarli Beach has the clearest sea bed in the Konkan Region. Tarkarli is fast gaining huge popularity and more and more people apart from locals are making a trip here. With its long and narrow stretch of beach with pristine waters, on a fairly clear day, one can see the sea bed unto a depth of 20 ft. Because of this, Snorkelling is a popular activity here. 
 
 
Sunset at Devbag Beach – Sight To Savour
 
Another beach to visit about 6 Km’s from Tarkarli is the Devbagh beach which can be visited in the evening to savour the Sunset
 
 
On to Tsunami Island By Boat
 
Tsunami Island :  A major attraction of the Malwan region are the backwaters and deltas that have been formed through the ages. The team hired a boat and rode on the Karli river to the Tsunami Island. This island is accessible only for 12 hours during the low tide and is a great place to be with oneself!
Food

The delicious Malwan Fish Thali

When in Malwan, have fish! The Malwani Fish Thali is an outstanding spread with the Golden Fried Surmai Fish(a seafish), the Chana Usal(a kind of pulse), Roti(Indian Bread) and Salad and Fish Gravy. The whole dish wont cost you more than a 125-150 bucks and it’s a must have!
 
 
Seeping it all in at Sindhudurg Fort in Malwan
 

Closure

Malwan region was till now the hidden gem of Maharashtra. It houses some of the best beaches of Maharashtra along with it’s other delights.The food, the culture, the people all leave an imprint with you long after you are back from this beautiful Konkan journey!

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