Tarkarli Beach in Konkan Coast: A delight for beach lovers

Tarkarli Beach

State: Maharashtra

Location: About 6 km from Konkan and 546 km from Mumbai

Famous for: Pristine and crystal clear water, beautiful beach stretch, scenic beauty, water sports, dolphin sighting

Serves as: Picnic Spots, Beach

About Tarkarli Beach:

Tarkarli ia a narrow beach of pristine water located off Sindhudurg on the Konkan Stretch. It is one of the prime destinations of Konkan Stretch which has been favorite among tourists for quite some time. Tarkarli serves as a confluence of Karli River and Arabian Sea. Presently it is referred as the Queen Beach of Sindhudurg. Moreover the beach is also famous for sighting Dolphins and for the scenic beauty it holds.

Other than dolphin sighting and the beautiful hamlets across the beach which adds to its beauty, Tarkarli is also known for the water sports it offers. Due to clean and clear water snorkelling forms a important activity preferred by tourists. In the similar manner scuba diving is also carried on well here in Tarkarli along with otehr water sports.

Best time to visit Tarkarli: 

Tarkarli is at its best during winters and summers. It is safe to play on the beach during Summers and winters. However in monsoon one should avoid visiting the beach as it gets a little dangerous due to rough waves. Thus the best time to visit Tarkarli is from post monsoons to early June.

What to do in Tarkarli Beach:

Relax

Witness the nature's beauty

Build castles in the golden sand

Play in the beach water known to be safest and clean

Go snorkelling

Go scuba diving

Indulge in other water sports

Enjoy authentic Malwani cuisine

Watch beautiful sunset

Sight Dolphins

Stay in one of the Houseboats in Tarkarli

Read How to reach Tarkarli Beach

What to eat in Tarkarli: 

Enjoy authentic Malvani, Konkani meal in Tarkarli as the sea coast is famous for authentic non-vegetarian cuisines. Finding nice place to dine is just no problem at all in Tarkarli.

Activities at Tarkarli Beach:

View of Tarkarli Beach from Sindhudurg Fort

In Tarkarli, one can enjoy a great water sports adventure including snorkelling and scuba diving. MTDC has come up with this activities here for tourists. The tourists are taken by a boat near the Sindhudurg Fort and then the tourists are loaded with mask, gear and oxygen cylinder. One has to pay just a minimal fee of Rs. 250/- per person to indulge in snorkelling. The tour is about 20 minutes and one witnesses a fresh view of sea coral life with beautiful and colorful fishes. Due to crystal clear water one definitely has a amazing expereince.

Additionally one can also pay Rs.1000/- and arrange a boat for themselves which takes you for a dolphin ride to the Dolphin Point. Dolphin sighting is very common in Tarkarli and everyone gets lucky enough. One can be far more lucky enough to sight not just one or two but a entire school of 8 to 10 dolphins altogether.

What to shop at Tarkarli:

Malvan Coast is known for its shopping, as authentic food items ands other stuff are readily avaialble and that too in fresh forms. You can buy food items like cashew nuts, sol (Kokam), dried coconut powder, dry fish, Khajaa (authentic sweet of Konkan), Kokam syrup, Kokam juice, spices, dry chilies, husken rice and much more. Other items like wooden toys, handicraft materials etc too are specialty of Konkan coast. One also can buy fresh fish and  ask the resort to cook it for you.

Where to stay in Tarkarli:


In Tarkarli, the MTDC Tarkarli Resort is considered to be the best option, as it located close to the beach. For more details visit MTDC Tarkarli Resort

One can also stay in MTDC Houseboats located in the backwaters of Tarkarli. For more details visit MTDC House Boats

 Places of interest in Tarkarli:

Sindhudurg Fort: Visible from the Tarkarli Beach itself, Sindhudurg Fort is just 10 minute boat ride from Tarkarli. The fort is massive, holds great history and is a must visit point when in Tarkarli. For more details visit Sindhudurga Fort

Dhamapur Lake

Dolphin Point: As mentioned above Dolphin Point is definitely worth visiting if you really wish to watch Dolphins. The Dolphin Point is just near the confluence of River Karli and the Arabian Sea.

Deo Bagh Beach: Deo Bagh Beach is a must see point at Tarkarli and one should definitely take out a point for it. Known as a photographer's delight, Deo Bagh beach is know for its red rocks, green trees, white sand and crystal clear water. The villagers has special attachemnt to Dev Bagh Beach given their belief of the place being Abode to Gods. Don't miss the small sandy island on this beach referred as the Sea Gull Island which houses hundreds of sea gulls making it an enchanting sight to behold.

Dhamapur Lake: Dhamapur Lake is one of the most beautiful lake in Tarkarli with a tiny village nestling on its bank. The lake is has dense plantation from all the sides and MTDC has come with boating facility for tourists on this lake.