Tondavali Beach, Maharashtra
Tondavali Beach is a beautiful beach in the Malvan tehsil of Sindhudurg district in the state of Maharashtra. The beautiful panoramic view of the sea can be experienced from the beach of Tandavali. The clean pristine beach is a true manifestation of an untouched beach. The beautiful pattern on the sand by the sea waves and lush green Cyprus Orchard surrounding the sea shore gives a captivating view of the nature. It can be completely assured that the mesmerising natural beauty of the place can be in the mind of the onlookers for quite a long time.
Apart from the scenic view, the adventure activities are an added attraction of this place. A lot of water sports options are available at Tondavali Beach, being close to the Kalaval creek. Sailing in the creek, riding water bike and banana ride are some of the activities which have been organised in the beach. A nice walk of 9 kms to reach Achari all along the beach can be a unique experience. ‘Kavada rock’ in deep sea can be viewed from the sea shore.
One can also visit twin islands, Khota Juva and Paan Khot Juva by boating from the Kalaval creek. Skilled and enthusiast angler can enjoy fishing from the Kalaval Bridge. There are other remarkable spots which can be visited from the Tondavali Beach. Sri Vageshwar Temple and Datta Mandir are two among few temples located near the beach. These temples along with Bhadrakali temple are worth visiting. It is preferable to have own vehicle while visiting this place as the transport system is not well structured. Affordable and comfortable hotels and resorts are available near the Tondavali Beach for the tourists.