About Kunkeshwar Beach

A sun-baked beach with vast stretch of white sand makes Kunkeshwar beach a favourite place of tourists. This white sand beach is very clean and the crystal clear water makes it perfect for swimming and sunbathing. However, visitors are advised to be cautious as the waves can be rough sometimes.

Kunkeshwar is a typical Konkani village with a serene feel, sandy beaches and shiny sea water sited 14 Kms from Devgad Taluka of Sindhudurg District in Maharastra, and is famous for its mythological significance.

Most famous as Konkan Kashi or Dakshin Kashi, this pristine beach leads you to the beguiling temple of Lord Shiva, Destroyer or Transformer among the Trimurti, named as Kunkeshwar Mandir.

While heading towards the temple, you can’t see the seashore. As soon as you go behind, a long stretch of seashore of white sand and crystal clear water welcomes you… that makes a best and real pleasant surprise for you never ever seen… anywhere…

Close to the beach, there are many mango orchards and the region is particularly known for its delicious Alphonso Mangoes. There are also several accommodation options available near the beach where you can relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place.

The best time to visit this beach is between October and February when the weather is pleasant. The beach is also a part of many local festivals and celebrations which give tourists an insight into the culture and traditions of the local people.

A magnificient beach in the backdrop of an elegant shrine offers a breath taking vision. The pristine beach of Kunkeshwar, and the surrounding greenery will definitely fetch every visitor a feeling of sheer joy and pleasure.

Amazing experience of walking through the white sands, and the crystal clear water of Arabian Sea makes the tourist calm & peaceful. The tranquility and calmness of the beach gives a soothening effect and freshness to the mind and body. The evergreen mangroves in the near vicinity add beauty to the beach.

To reach Kunkeshwar Beach, you can take a train to Kankavli Railway Station which is the nearest railway station. From there, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Kunkeshwar village. If you prefer to travel by air, then the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport in Goa, which is approximately 170 km away from Kunkeshwar.

How to reach: By Air:
Nearest airport at Dabolim, Goa is 186 Kms.
Mumbai Airport is 492 Kms.

By Railway:
Nearest major railway station on Konkan Railway is Kankavli, 49 Kms. Nandgaon Railway station is 42 Kms.

By Road:
42 Kms from Nandgaon village on NH17 (Mumbai-Goa Highway)
14 Km from Devgad
Mumbai-Kunkeshwar is 492 Kms.
Pune-Kunkeshwar is 387 Kms
Kolhapur-Kunkeshwar is 160 Kms

Private vehicles and ST buses ply from Devgad, Kankavli, Kudal and Sawantwadi.

Accomodation: Shri Kunkeshwar Temple Trust provides accommodation to their devotees in their beautifully constructed rooms called “Bhakta Nivas” at an affordable rate. Contact number of the trust is 02364 – 248650 (phone number is subject to change)