Tondavali,Maharashtra,India

Tondavli an unexplored place is located between Kalaval creek at the east and the Arabian Sea at west is 25 km (approx) from Malvan in Sindhudurg district. This destination is quite inaccessible by foot so you could have a nice boat ride or a private vehicle is preferred to reach here.  

The Tondavali Beach is considered as one of the famous beaches near Malvan, located alongside the Konkan Coast. The beach is famous for dolphin watching, swimming and angling.

Tondavali has a long stretch of white sand beach extending even further ahead of Achara which is about 6 kms away from Tondavali. Kalaval creek gives Tondavali an air similar to Kerala with backwaters and the sea coming together along with swaying coconut palms.

The main occupation of occupants here is fishing so you can enjoy a variety of local fish dishes like Bangada, Surmai, Paplet, Kolambi, and Tarli for seafood.

India’s first oceanarium is being constructed here. It will include theme-based restaurants, 3D dome, theatre, an underwater studio for film shooting and a mock Antarctica among several other attractions.

The twin islands Khot-Juva and Paan-khot Juva can be visited through fishermen boat in Kalaval creek. There is also Confluence point where Kalaval creek meets Arabian Sea. Other attractions near the beach are Shri Vagheshwar temple and Shri Datta Mandir located in Tondavali village.

How to Reach

By Road

Tondavli Beach is situated around 480 kms from Mumbai city and can reach by road. Kankavali is the nearest town on Mumbai Goa highway which is very well connected by private and state transport buses from Mumbai, Pune and Goa. From Kankavali you can reach Tondavali Beach by private cab or autos.

By Rail

Sindhudurg, Sawantwadi and Kankavali are nearest railway stations for Tondavli Beach situated around 45 kms, 65 kms and 40 kms respectively from Tondavli. From the railway stations one can hire an auto or reach Tondavli Beach or by state transport buses.

By Air

Goa International Airport at Dabolim is the nearest airport to Tondavali beach which is situated around 150 KM. From Goa Airport tourists can reach Tondavali by bus or private cab.