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.
