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Sindhudurg Pilgrimage(3 Nights)

Ratnagiri, Kankavli, Malvan, Sawantwadi

for Senior Citizens, Pilgrim Traveller

Holiday Overview

Navadurga Temple
Ganesh Temple
Sadguru Miyan Saheb Dargah
Shri Devi Mauli Temple Exterior
Shri Devi Mauli Temple (Nivalink Trip Dated - 2 April 2013)
Kunkeshwar Temple
Sindhudurg Sea Fort
Devbaug Beach
Ozareshwar Exterior
Ozareshwar Interior
Ozareshwar Interior

South Konkan Pilgrimage allows guests to explore temples of Konkan area that are locally very significant and visited all round the year as part of local pilgrimage.

Route

Kankavli(1) - Malvan(1) - Sawantwadi(1)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrive at Ratnagiri. Proceed to Kankavli. Enroute visit Rajapur Ganga and Dhipteshwar.
  • Day-2 Proceed to Malvan. Enroute visit Kunkeshwar temple and other significant temples in the area.
  • Day-3 Proceed to Vengurla. Enroute visit Temples. Evening visit to Ganesh Temple Redi.
  • Day-4 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Kankavli - Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram (1.00 kms), Rameshwar Temple Achara (37.00 kms), Kunkeshwar Temple (52.00 kms), Dhupteshwar Waterfall (57.00 kms)

Malvan - Jay Ganesh Temple (1.00 kms), Devbaug Beach (5.00 kms), Bharadi Devi Temple (14.00 kms), Rameshwar Temple Achara (17.00 kms), Bhagwati Temple (20.00 kms), Laxmi Narayan Temple (33.00 kms), Kunkeshwar Temple (38.00 kms), Ganesh Temple Redi (67.00 kms), Navadurga Temple Redi (67.00 kms)

Sawantwadi - Ganesh Temple Redi (35.00 kms), Navadurga Temple Redi (35.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Ratnagiri Departure - Sawantwadi
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Additional nights in the Malvan area will allow guests to combine a bit of leisure with pilgrimage.

Distances
  • Ratnagiri to Kankavli -123 kms (2.5 hrs)
  • Kankavli to Malvan -47 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Malvan to Sawantwadi -51 kms (1.5 hrs)
Route

Ratnagiri - Kankavli(1) - Malvan(1) - Sawantwadi(1)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrive at Ratnagiri. Proceed to Kankavli. Enroute visit Rajapur Ganga and Dhipteshwar. Arrive at Ratnagiri. Proceed to Kankavli. Enroute visit Rajapur Ganga and Dhupteshwar Temple. Time permitting visit Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram is situated near Kankavli and where devotees arrive all through the year.

Day-2 Proceed to Malvan. Enroute visit Kunkeshwar temple and other significant temples in the area. Proceed to Malvan (90 kms - 3 hours). Enroute visit Kunkeshwar (38 kms north of Malvan, a Lord Shiva Temple on the shore), Rameshwar Temple Achara (17 kns North of Malvan, a Lord Shiva Temple) and Bharadi Devi Temple (14 kms North - East of Malvan, off the Kunkeshwar - Malvan coastal route). In the afternoon visit Devbaug area. Take a boat ride in the open sea. In the evening visit Jay Ganesh Temple in Malvan.

Day-3 Proceed to Vengurla. Enroute visit Temples. Evening visit to Ganesh Temple Redi. Proceed to Vengurla (52 kms - 2 hours). Vengurla is a coastal area renowned for its idyllic beaches and shore temples. Enroute visit Bhagawati Temple and Laxmi Narayan Temple. Enroute also visit Dhamapur Lake. In the afternoon visit Ganesh Temple and Navadurga Temple at Redi (20 kms from Vengurla). Thereafter visit Vetoba Temple (The king of ghosts or Vetal), a unique temple here near Shiroda and Purnanand Swami Math. Return to Sawantwadi.

Day-4 Departure Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Kankavli :

  • Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram - Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram is situated near Kankavli and where devotees arrive all through the year. There are accommodation arrangements for devotees in the Ashram.

  • Rameshwar Temple Achara - Shri Rameshwar Temple at Achara is a locally significant Lord Shiva Temple, 17 kms North of Malvan

  • Kunkeshwar Temple - Kunkeshwar Temple is an ancient Shiva Temple (built in 1100 AD) at Kunkeshwar having South Indian style of temple architecture. The temple is set right on the beach offering excellent sea views. There are caves near the temple having male and female warriors carved in black rock.

  • Dhupteshwar Waterfall - There is a waterfall near Dhupteshwar Temple which springs up during monsoon (June - Sept) and stays till a couple of months after that. This is popular visit option with locals over weekends and holidays.

Malvan :

  • Jay Ganesh Temple - Jay Ganesh temple is a well visted temple in centre of Malvan. Temple is built on temple architecture principles and is visited by locals and tourists alike.

  • Devbaug Beach - Devbaug is where Karli river meets Arabian sea. Boat rides are offered to Karli river / Arabian sea to explore Tsunami island, Bhogve beach, Kille Nivati beach from Devbaug. Guests are able to spot Dolphins point near Devbaug confluence point.

  • Bharadi Devi Temple - Bharadi Devi is a locally significant temple at 14 kms from Malvan

  • Rameshwar Temple Achara - Shri Rameshwar Temple at Achara is a locally significant Lord Shiva Temple, 17 kms North of Malvan

  • Bhagwati Temple - Bhagwati Temple is a locally renowned Goddess Bhagwati temple at Dhamapur situated mid-way between Kudal and Malvan.

  • Laxmi Narayan Temple - Laxmi Narayan temple is an ancient 14th century temple at 15 kms from Kudal. The temple wears a distinct Hemantpadhi style temple architecture and is a stopover for guests travelling on Deccan Odyssy Train journey.

  • Kunkeshwar Temple - Kunkeshwar Temple is an ancient Shiva Temple (built in 1100 AD) at Kunkeshwar having South Indian style of temple architecture. The temple is set right on the beach offering excellent sea views. There are caves near the temple having male and female warriors carved in black rock.

  • Ganesh Temple Redi - Redi is a coastal hamlet at 20 kms from Vengurla and home to an ancient Lord Ganesha Temple. The temple is well visited all through the year by pilgrims.

  • Navadurga Temple Redi - Navadurga Temple is an ancient temple at Redi near Vengurla that is visited by locals and pilgrims all round the year.

Sawantwadi :

  • Ganesh Temple Redi - Redi is a coastal hamlet at 20 kms from Vengurla and home to an ancient Lord Ganesha Temple. The temple is well visited all through the year by pilgrims.

  • Navadurga Temple Redi - Navadurga Temple is an ancient temple at Redi near Vengurla that is visited by locals and pilgrims all round the year.

Destination Overview

Ratnagiri - Ratnagiri is the largest town in coastal Maharashtra. The area is home to fishing, iron ore and bauxite mining related industries. Bhatye beach is just 3 kms away is home to beach getaway resorts.

Kankavli - Kankavali is transit point on the Mumbai-Goa highway at about 450 kms from Mumbai (8 hours drive).

Malvan - 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. The cuisine of this region is renowned and popularly known as Malvani cuisine.

Sawantwadi - Surrounded by beaches, thick forests, hills and valleys, Sawantwadi is a typical coastal town on NH-17 bordering neighboring Goa

Access
Prefered Arrival : No ImageRatnagiri
Prefered Departure : No ImageDabolim (86kms), Belgaum (100kms), Kolhapur (148kms)No ImageSawantwadi
Distances
  • Ratnagiri to Kankavli -123 kms (2.5 hrs)
  • Kankavli to Malvan -47 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Malvan to Sawantwadi -51 kms (1.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Ratnagiri to Kankavli -123 kms (2.5 hrs)
  • Kankavli to Malvan -47 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Malvan to Sawantwadi -51 kms (1.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Guests arriving early at Ratnagiri could visit Ganapatipule before proceeding to Kankavali. This is a classic train getaway from guests arriving on Konkan rail route.

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