Malvan
Maharashtra · Konkan Coast · 10m
Scuba diving capital of the Konkan — Sindhudurg Fort, Malvani cuisine, and India's west coast reef
Why Special
Malvan is the adventure and food capital of the Konkan coast. Scuba diving and snorkelling in India's clearest west coast waters (Tarkarli beach is technically in Malvan taluka). Sindhudurg Fort — Shivaji's island sea fortress — is the heritage anchor. And Malvani cuisine is among the spiciest and most flavourful seafood in India. The town market is authentic Konkan.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good signal in town.
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Sub-district Hospital Malvan.
Ambulance: 108
Police: Malvan Police Station
Getting There
Kudal 25km. Goa 110km. Mumbai 510km.
Roads: Good. NH66 nearby.
Public transport: Konkan Railway to Kudal. Buses.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Malvan town — multiple
Stay: ₹500–5,000/night
30+ options (homestay, hotel, resort)
Emergency: Homestays available.
Helpline: 100
Daily Budget Reality
Budget
₹1,500Mid-range
₹4,000Luxury
₹8,100💡 Scuba ₹1500-3500/dive. Fort boat ₹200. Homestay meals ₹300-500.
Crowd Intelligence
Best days: Any
Water clarity best Nov-Feb. Monsoon shuts water activities.
Food & Dining
Cuisine: Malvani — fish curry, bangda fry, surmai, kombdi vade, sol kadhi. Among India's best coastal cuisines.
Athithi Bamboo is the famous restaurant. Every homestay serves Malvani meals.
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