Tarkarli is a
narrow stretch of beach with pristine waters, located at the convergence of the
Karli River and the Arabian Sea. It is 546 k.m. away from Mumbai, 6 kms. south
of Malvan, on the west coast of India. This place has gained prominence because
of its transparently clear seas, where on a fairly sunny day, one can see the
sea- bed up to a depth of 20 feet. This beach can be rightly called as ‘Queen
Beach’ of Sindhudurg. Sea and sand
blending in enchanting natural harmony, gracefully cruising boats in calm and
cool river waters add to the beauty of this beach. Here newly built M.T.D.C.
Cottages are ready to provide you comfortable accommodation and recreation
facilities. Now MTDC has made houseboat facility available at Tarkarli. 2
houseboats, namely, Hiranyakeshi (a deluxe houseboat) and Karli (a standard
houseboat) are at the service of discerning traveler. These fully equipped
luxury boats have the Hi-tech equipment and all luxurious amenities on board.
For more details and latest tariff visit MTDC site on web.
While at Trakarli, do make a point to taste special Malvani food such as
variety of fish items, ‘kombadi-vada’. For adventure water sports lovers, snorkeling and
scuba diving facilities are also available at Tarkarli. For novice,
well-trained snorkeling guides will guide snorkeling trip ensuring safety and
make it sure that one can have the first and finest ever experience of marine
life.
Activities to
do:
Scuba Diving: Do
you want to explore the Konkan below water in Arabian Sea? Programs
are offered for all ages - Open Water, Advanced Water, Rescue Diver, Dive
Master, Certified Diving etc. Water Sport, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling. For Skuba
diving, Snorkeling and water sport packages.
Accommodation:
Tarkarli has a
huge number resorts, hotels for every budget. During the season these hotels
gets full so make sure you book your reservation in advance..
Getting there:
By air: Nearest is
Mumbai.
By rail: Nearest railhead is Kudal, 45 k.m. on Konkan Railway.
By road:
Mumbai–Tarkarli, 546 k.m.,Kolhapur–Tarkarli , 160 k.m.,Malvan –Tarkarli , 8 k.m.
State transport buses ply From Mumbai, Kolhapur or Pune to Malvan and from Malvan to Tarkarli . Rickshaws are also available from Malvan.
By rail: Nearest railhead is Kudal, 45 k.m. on Konkan Railway.
By road:
Mumbai–Tarkarli, 546 k.m.,Kolhapur–Tarkarli , 160 k.m.,Malvan –Tarkarli , 8 k.m.
State transport buses ply From Mumbai, Kolhapur or Pune to Malvan and from Malvan to Tarkarli . Rickshaws are also available from Malvan.
Places to see
nearby:
1) Sindhudurg
Fort ,8 k.m.,
one of Maharashtra’s more popular and important sea fort, built in the 17th
century and the famous Padmagad fort.
2) Devbag, 5 k.m.
2) Devbag, 5 k.m.
3) Dhamapur
Lake
4) Bhagwati Temple
5) Bharadi Devi Angnewadi
6) Jay Ganesh Temple
6) Jay Ganesh Temple
7) Rameshwar Temple
8) Amboli
Hill Station
9) Bhalachandra Maharaj Ashram
10) Kunkeshwar Temple and Beach
11) Bhogve Beach
12) Nivati Beach
13) Shiroda Velagar Beach