Want to spend a day relaxing on a white sand beach? Do you also want to add splashes of color to this weekend? Then the right place to head to is Tarkarli Beach town. Located on the southern tip of Maharashtrian coastline, Tarkarli is one of the exotic beaches which offer something for everyone.

It has a serene beach and coconut grooves for those who love to laze about on vacations & many adventures activities for the enthusiastic lots! You can choose to explore an old fortress or just spend the day lying in a hammock, sipping cool coconut water. The oceans also have a bounty to offer in terms of sea life. Tarkarli is one of the few destinations in India where you can enjoy Scuba diving along with other sports like parasailing & snorkeling. It is also famous for the dolphin rides which allow you to catch glimpses of schools of Dolphins.

Top Attractions in Tarkarli are:

1.Tarkarli Beach:

The beaches are pristine & clean with seashells & star-fishes adorning the white sands. Being a long narrow strip, the beach is beautifully adorned by coconut & Betel nut grooves all throughout. There are shacks for you to relax in & enjoy a good time on the beach.

2.Sindhudurg Fort:

This Maratha dynasty fortress is on an island right in middle of the sea. It is a mighty structure & spreads over 44 acres. Sindhudurg is still in good shape &still holds remnants which like it directly to the rich Maratha history. This is a must visit for all history buffs.

3.Snorkeling & Scuba Diving:

One can enjoy snorkeling & Scuba diving at the nearby reefs. Here’s your chance to visit the colorful world beneath the oceans & swim with fishes of various colors & shapes. The corals are also a beauty to watch in action. The local hotels & resorts arrange for Scuba diving trips every day.

4.Malvan:

Malvan is a southern Konkani town & you may explore the bazaar & sea fare here. Being the quintessential Konkani small town, you can get your hands on fresh seafood prepared in authentic Malvani style to tangle and tease your taste buds. Malvani cuisine is a delicious mix of the Maharashtrian & Goan cuisine & a must try for all.

5.Karli backwaters:

Tarkarli is situated on the banks of river Karli on one side & the Arabian Sea on the other. Catching sunset at the confluence of Karli River and the Arabian Sea is a mesmerizing sight to behold. You can spend some time or even a day cruising in a houseboat on the backwaters.

How to Reach Tarkarli:

You can reach Malvan or Kudal village from Mumbai & Pune by road or rail. Konkan Railway has the most beautiful views on the route & one must surely try to witness these. Frequent buses also ply between Goa & Mumbai-Pune which pass via Sawantwadi.

Best Places to Stay in Tarkarli:

With a plethora of options to choose from, Tarkarli has hotels, holiday homes, resorts, farmstays & agrotourism centers. The Farmstays here are quite reasonable & offer a great blend of the Malvani cuisine & culture. The betel nut & coconut plantations are great hideouts to spend a relaxing day in the hammocks. Alternatively, you can also stay in the houseboats in the Karli backwaters. Travelers should not forget to taste the local Malvani cuisine & take along Kokam & amla juice back home to beat the heat!

Best Time to Visit Tarkarli:

Tarkarli is pleasant all year around if you can bear the extreme humidity in summers. Best season to visit is post-monsoons & winters.