Sindhudurg · 3 Days 2 Nights
Malvan, Tarkarli & Vengurla Tour – 3 Days 2 Nights
A sea fort, a backwater sunset and the clearest water in Maharashtra.
Starts from
Mumbai · Pune · Kankavli station
The journey
About the Malvan & Vengurla trip
Three days in Sindhudurg — boat to Sindhudurg fort, dolphins and backwaters at Tarkarli and Devbag, then the quiet cliffs and beaches of Vengurla and Redi.
South Kokan is where the sea turns clear and the food turns fiery. We start in Malvan with a boat to Sindhudurg fort and a Malvani fish thali, spend a full day on the water at Tarkarli and Devbag, and end on the red cliffs of Vengurla with its old lighthouse and empty beaches.
It is the trip for people who want a little adventure — snorkelling, dolphin spotting, a backwater boat ride — and a lot of good food.
- Duration
- 3 Days 2 Nights
- Starts from
- Kankavli railway station, or door to door from Mumbai / Pune
- Best season
- October – May
- Group size
- 2 – 30 travellers
Highlights
- Boat ride to Sindhudurg sea fort
- Dolphin safari & snorkelling at Tarkarli
- Karli backwater ride to Devbag sangam
- Vengurla lighthouse & Sagareshwar beach
- Redi Ganpati temple and Shiroda beach
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Day by day
3 Days 2 Nights on the Kokan coast
Malvan → Tarkarli → Devbag → Vengurla → Redi
scroll, the route draws itself ↓
Day
01
of 03
Malvan
Malvan & the sea fort of Sindhudurg
Arrive in Sindhudurg and take a boat to a 350-year-old island fort.
Morning
Pickup from Kankavli railway station (or arrive with us from Mumbai/Pune) and drive to Malvan. Check-in and freshen up.
Afternoon
Malvani lunch, then a boat from Malvan jetty to Sindhudurg fort, built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on an island — see his hand and foot imprints set in the wall.
Evening
Walk Malvan market and Rock Garden, then sunset at Chivla beach.
↳ local tip: Boats to the fort stop around 5 pm and don’t run in the monsoon. We time it for you.
Day
02
of 03
Tarkarli & Devbag
Dolphins, backwaters & Devbag sangam
A full day on the water where the Karli river meets the Arabian Sea.
Morning
Early dolphin safari off Tarkarli and Devbag, then snorkelling in clear water near Tsunami island. (Scuba diving can be added.)
Afternoon
Lunch at a riverside home, then a slow boat ride along the Karli backwaters lined with coconut palms.
Evening
Sunset at Devbag sangam, where the river meets the sea. Bonfire at your stay (subject to rules).
↳ local tip: Dolphins show up best between 7 and 9 am. Worth the early alarm.
Day
03
of 03
Vengurla → Redi
Vengurla cliffs & Redi Ganpati
Quiet beaches, an old lighthouse and the last stretch of Maharashtra’s coast.
Morning
Check-out and drive to Vengurla — the lighthouse, Sagareshwar beach and the Mochemad viewpoint.
Afternoon
Lunch, then Redi Ganpati temple and the long, empty Shiroda–Velagar beach.
Evening
Drop at Kankavli railway station by 6 pm, or start the drive back to Mumbai/Pune.
↳ local tip: Buy dried fish and kokum in Vengurla market — cheaper and better than at the highway.
Your kind of stay
Same route, the stay you like
Every option includes the full itinerary above. Tell us what you prefer and we shortlist the best places available on your dates.
Traditional homestay
Tiled-roof Kokani homes with courtyards, home-cooked thalis and hosts who know every shortcut to the beach.
Good for: Food lovers, Families, Slow travellers
Beach resort & cottages
Sea-facing cottages and resorts with pools and room service, for when comfort is the whole point.
Good for: Couples, Celebrations, Senior travellers
Budget hotel
Clean, well-located, no-fuss rooms. Spend less on the bed and more on the bangda fry.
Good for: Friends groups, Students, Short trips
Getting there
Travel door to door with us, or come by train or your own car and we meet you in Kokan.
Your quote is made for your group
The cost depends on where you start, the stays you choose, the activities you add and how many of you are travelling. Share a few details and we send a clear quote, usually the same day.
What's in the plan
Included, not included & what to pack
We take care of
- 2 nights stay in your chosen stay style
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Boat ride to Sindhudurg fort
- Dolphin safari and Karli backwater boat ride
- Basic snorkelling with life jackets
- AC vehicle for all sightseeing (from Kankavli station, or door to door from Mumbai/Pune if chosen)
- All parking, tolls and driver charges
- A dedicated trip coordinator on call
Not included
- Train tickets or fuel if you choose to reach the meeting point yourself
- Scuba diving, parasailing and other water sports (we book them for you on request)
- Meals not mentioned in the plan
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed in inclusions
Things to carry
- Cotton clothes, a light jacket for evening boat rides
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap
- Comfortable sandals that can get wet
- A valid photo ID for every traveller
- Some cash — small stalls and boats may not take cards
- Swimwear and a change of clothes for snorkelling
Good to know
- Boat rides, snorkelling and water sports are closed from late May to September (monsoon).
- Dolphin sightings are common but never guaranteed.
- Check-in from 12 pm, check-out by 10 am.
Postcards
Glimpses of the route
Boat on the backwaters near Tarkarli
Fishing boats on Malvan beach
Small boat on calm water in Sindhudurg
Waves at a Vengurla beach
Coconut palms along the water in Konkan
Questions
Malvan & Vengurla: FAQs
Is scuba diving included in the Malvan Tarkarli package?
Snorkelling is included. Scuba diving is an optional add-on we book for you, depending on the dive type and season.
Where do you pick us up for the Malvan trip?
From Kankavli railway station on the Konkan Railway (about an hour from Malvan) if you come by train or your own car, or door to door from Mumbai or Pune if you travel with us.
What is the best time to visit Konkan?
October to March is ideal for beaches, water sports and sightseeing. April–May is mango season (hot, but worth it). June–September is the monsoon: lush and dramatic, but boat rides to sea forts and water sports are usually closed.
Where does the trip start? Do you pick up from Mumbai or Pune?
Your choice. We can pick you up in Mumbai and drop you back in Mumbai, or do the same from Pune. If you prefer the train or your own car, we meet you at the station or base town nearest the trip, like Ratnagiri station for the Ratnagiri trip or Kankavli station for Malvan, and drop you back there.
How much does a Konkan trip cost?
It depends on where you start, the stays you choose (and what is available on your dates), the activities you add and how many people are travelling. A couple and a group of ten get very different quotes. Share your plan and we send a clear, all-inclusive quote, usually the same day.
What is the difference between homestay, resort and budget options?
The route and experiences are the same. A traditional homestay means a Kokani home with home-cooked food; a resort or cottage gives you more comfort and amenities; budget hotels are clean, simple rooms. We shortlist what is available for your dates.
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