Tarkarli is a village in Malvan Taluka in Sindhudurg district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a popular tourist destination renowned for its coral beach, Tarkarli Beach. Big Suru trees and the Karli River surround the beach. Tarkarli is one such place that can quickly calm your mind and relax your soul. There are a lot of things around the beach that you can see. The water of Tarkarli Beach is apparent and looks even more panoramic with beautiful ships in the backdrop.
History of Tarkarli Beach in Maharashtra
Karli is in the Malvan tehsil of Sindhudurg district in the south Konkan region of Maharashtra. The place is famous for its clean and sandy beaches and water sports. It is endowed with coconut, cashew, and betel trees. It was declared the Queen’s beach in the Konkan region a few years ago. Recently, it has emerged as an essential destination in India for water sports activities. Tarkarli and surrounding places offer activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving with the help of international-level instructors. It has an international scuba diving training center, which MTDC runs.
Things to do
- Tarkarli is famous for watersports such as parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, banana boat rides, jet-skiing, etc.
- Houseboat riding is one of the best activities in Tarkarli.
- It is also famous for dolphin spotting and underwater life exploration, including corals that are almost 350–400 years old.
Nearest tourist place
One can plan to visit the following tourist places along with Tarkarli.
- Sindhudurg Fort
- Tsunami Island
- Malvan
- Padmagad fort
- Rock garden Malvan
Best time to visit Tarkarli Beach
The location is reachable all year long. However, since the summers are hot and muggy and there is a lot of rain from June to October, the best time to travel is from October to March. Before going into the water, visitors should check the times of the high and low tides. It is best to avoid high tides during the monsoon season because they could be dangerous.
How to reach Tarkarli Beach
Tarkarli is accessible by road and is connected to NH 66, the Mumbai-Goa Highway. In addition, state transport and private and luxury buses are available from the cities such as Ratnagiri, Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, and Goa.
- Nearest Airport: Chipi Airport Sindhudurg (16 km), Dabolim Airport Goa (134 KM).
- Nearest Railway Station: Sindhudurg 31 KM (46 min), 32 KM (55 mins), and Kankavli 49 KM (1 hr 11 mins).
Particular food specialty and hotel :
Being in the coastal part of Maharashtra, seafood is a specialty here. Although it is one of the most visited tourist destinations and is connected to Mumbai and Goa, the restaurants here serve a variety of cuisines. Malvani cuisine is this place’s specialty, including spicy gravies with coconut and fish.
