A very simple place to relax with your
family, then Mithbav beach is the ideal choice. Situated about 25 kms from
Devgad, this beach is a very attractive place with a serene setting that will
refresh your tired nerves. Since this place is known for its Hapus mangoes,
mango lovers would consider this an added attraction for visiting this beach.
The extended landscape of the skyline and the
sea merging at a distance is in itself one of the major attractions of Mithbav
beach. Gajabadevi Temple that faces the Tambaldeg beach on a small hill top in
Mithbav is another popular place to visit. There is a holy pillar with saffron
flag on its head and lamps all over. It is called Deep Mal. Do not miss the
lovely view of sunset from this temple.
If you travel towards Devgad, which is not
far, you can visit a series of temples and forts such as Devgad Fort, Vidyadurg
Fort, Kunkeshwar Temple, Vimieshwar Temple etc. You may also visit Khavane
beach in Sindhudurg, Bagayat beach in Vengurta, Chivla beach and Tondavali
beach in Malvan to have more fun. All of these are located within the span of
20 kms to 35 kms.
The best time to visit this beach is the
duration starting from post monsoon, which is in September, to the starting of
summer, which is the end of March.
By Air : Nearest airport is at Goa with
120 km.
By Railway : Nearest railway station is
Kankavali at 55 km.
By Road : 480 km from Mumbai, 370 km from
Pune.
1. Khavane Beach
2. Bagayat Beach
3. Chivla Beach
4. Tondavali Beach
5. Devbagh Beach
