Around Mandwa

There is lots to see in and around Malvan. The Sindhudurg fort in Malvan also a snorkeling site is the primary attraction in Malvan apart from the beaches. The adjoining taluka of Malvan, Devgad has the famous Kunkeshwar temple by the beach and the historic seafort Vijaydurg fort. To the south of Malvan is Vengurla rubbing shoulders with Goa with many more secluded beaches. Vijaydurg fort a historic fort is also worth visiting.

Kihim is the closest beach from Mandwa making it a convenient location for travelers especially from mumbai taking the ferry from the gate way of india to Mandwa. The bus service offered by the ferry operators also would drop you to Chondi which is just 3 Kms from Kihim. Ferry is the most convenient and to a extend an economic mode of transport to Kihim from Mumbai and even Pune.

The Kihim beach itself is the primary attraction in Kihim apart from the Kunkeshwar temple nearby.  If you are traveling with kids you might also take a look at pedal boats in the boating 'club' in the pond towards your left just as you enter the rustic village of Kihim.  There are food stalls near the beach selling 'chat' and snacks near the parking area. Water sports and parasailing is also availale in Kihim.