Tarkarli is a beautiful beach destination located on the west coast of Maharashtra at a distance of 546 km from Mumbai. The narrow stretch of the beach lined by casuarinas and clear water is mesmerizing. The estuary where river Karli meets the Arabian Sea is very beautiful. The small villages around the river and on the coast add to the beauty of the place. The boats sailing peacefully leave a lasting impression on your mind refreshing you completely. A boat ride in the Tarkarli creek takes you to that part of the sea where you could spot dolphins if you are lucky. Sindhudurg and the Padmagarh forts are also located near by.
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Pristine beaches lined with casuarina trees.
Calm atmosphere of the surrounding villages and the river.
Forts like Sindhudurg and Padmagarh
Tarkarli has a humid climate with temperature ranging from 16° C to 33° C. This place can be visited all around the year. Rainy season is the best time to enjoy the beaches. If you are not a rain lover you can visit Tarkarli from September to February. It is advisable to carry sun block, hats and beach wear.
Only a few good hotels in Tarkarli accept international credit cards. There are no ATMs in the vicinity. Only State Bank of India has an ATM in Malvan which is 6 kms from Tarkarli. So it is best to carry cash to this place.
No permit is required to travel to Tarkarli. Just a visa to India is all what is needed.
The nearest railway station is Kudal which is 45 km from Tarkarli. An auto rickshaw or a bus can drop the tourist to Tarkarli from here. State transport and private buses are available from Mumbai, Pune and Kolhapur up to Malvan. From Malvan, take an auto rickshaw to reach Tarkarli. If one plans to go by air, take a flight to Goa. The shortest route to reach Tarkarli from Goa takes around one and a half hour. This route is through Sawantwadi which can be reached from Goa by a ferry which accommodates the car also. Another option is to travel by the luxury heritage train Deccan Odyssey which covers Tarkarli, Malvan, Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri, Pune, Aurangabad and Nashik. Major Airports The Dabolim airport in Goa is the closest to Tarkarli at 110kms. It is a domestic airport connected by various domestic carriers to Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore etc Some airlines fly directly to Dabolim Airport at Goa, but most international flights arrive via Mumbai. Theerefore the nearest well connected international airport is the Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai at a distance of 546kms. International flights operated by Air India connect Mumbai to major cities of the world. Jet airways offers services to London, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, etc. All major international airlines like Singapore Airlines, Emirates Air, Cathay Pacific, etc fly to Mumbai.
The pristine Tarkarli, Devbagh and Malvan beach.
Boat rides in the Tarkarli creek.
Sindhudurg fort built by Shivaji in the 17th century which is 8 kms from Tarkarli
Rock garden in Malvan which is 6 km from Tarkarli.
Nearby places from Tarkarli include
Tondavali beach which is 25 km from Tarkarli.
Achra is an isolated beach 28 km north of Tarkarli.
Rameshwar Temple is situated at 30 km from Tarkarli
Tarkarli, due to its proximity to Malvan is famous for its Malvani food. Delicacies, mostly sea food is made using a lot of coconut, kokam (a local fruit) and rice. Try mackerel, kingfish, prawns and pomfret along with Kurlya (crabs). Wash down with Kokam kadhi. Chaitanya restaurant in Malvan serves great food. Sea side shacks also serve authentic Malvani food.
MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation) has a beautiful beach resort in Tarkarli. They also provide tents for the adventurous travelers. Other option is to stay in Malvan in Hotel Sagar Kinara , Hotel Greenpark or Abhiruchi resort. Houseboats are also available in the backwaters of Tarkarli.
