Tarkarli

Gracious beauty and alluring charm

A divinely beautiful hamlet in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, Tarkarli boasts of a gracious beauty and alluring charm. Embraced by the enchanting beauty of the Konkan Coast, this quaint village is the scenic abode of several pristine beaches that showcase the most untouched form of Mother Nature.

Located on the confluence point of the majestic Arabian Sea and the gurgling Karli River, most of the Tarkarli beaches are now gaining popularity among visitors.

Places to visit:

Tarkarli Beach: This gorgeous beach should be the first place to visit in Tarkarli village.  The beach has the most captivating white sands which are an ideal destination to seek for some pleasantly lazy moments; the azure sea and the tranquil backwater of the Karli River add more to the fun and fascination of the day. A paradise for the water sport lovers, Tarkarli Beach is a perfect destination to enjoy and witness the grooviness of the majestic sea. Starting from several forms of exciting water rides to the extremely fun-filled parasailing, this amazing beach offers everything!

Achara Beach: Achara Beach not only attracts the leisure or the frolic seekers. Dolphin lovers also throng this sandy retreat as it has a large population of this lively mammal. Bird watchers can also find this place an ideal spot to have a tryst with various species of rare and exotic birds. Other attractions near Achara Beach include a library that is around 115 years old, Sindhudurg Fort; a boat ride from the beach to the fort, Mahadev Temple and lot more.

Tsunami Island: Accessible only by boat rides, this picturesque island also showcases a long stretch of playful sands and a pleasant expanse of turquoise water. In addition to enjoying blissful moments, visitors to Tsunami Island can also enjoy several exciting water sports. For the thrill seekers, they can cruise over the waves while jet-skiing.

Devbaugh Beach: Among the many different Tarkarli beaches, Devbaug Beach is one such place that should not be missed at any cost! Located in a small fishing hamlet with the same name that sits amicably alongside the silent backwaters of the Karli River, this beach is located close to the Tarkarli Beach and concludes at the point where the Arabian Sea meets the Karli River.

Best time to visit:

Although, Tarkarli bestows activities throughout the year, yet the best time to visit the place is from October to March.

How to reach:

By air: The approachable airport to this city is Dabolim (Goa) which connects this region with different parts of the country. Another airport is Kolhapur Airport which is approximately 115 km away from the Tarkarli.

By train: The nearest railway station to the city is Kudal which is approximately 45 km away from Tarkarli. One can board various types of trains from cities like Mumbai, Pune and Goa to reach the city. The Konkan Express and Mandovi Express are the major trains which serve Tarkarli.

By road: The place does not have a direct bus service but one can take a bus till Malvan which is just 6 km away from Tarkarli. From Malvan, the city is well connected by road with the cities like Kolhapur (157km), Sangli (204km), Kudal (28km) and Ratnagiri (169km).