India /Maharashtra /Sindhudurg /Tarkarli

If the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, mesmerized by the beauty of Kashmir, called it heaven on earth then one look at the beaches across the Konkan strip in Maharashtra might had evoked a response like Paradise on earth from him. Even a cursory look at the beautiful stretch of soft white sand beaches at Tarkarli is enough to enthrall anyone. Located in the Malvan area, Tarkarli is one of the most ideal spot to spend a weekend. The most wonderful part about Tarkarli is the amount of variety that is available once you reach here. The choice ranges from a long stroll along pristine white sand (powder in fact) beaches to revisiting the past glory of Maratha bastion and forts. Also include to the list the Backwater boat water ride and Temples for the religious minded followed by sumptuous Konkani meals and what you are looking at is a fascinating journey into the heart of Konkan and the History of Maratha warriors. Besides, the 8 km long beach of Tarkali is also a perfect spot to see. The locals are mostly Hindu fishermen. They are happy with daily fishing and consumption of their catch. The idea of storage and business has not yet polluted the minds of these simple folks. There are also a variety of cashew nuts, beetle nuts, Kokum powder and drinks and delicious Amla juice available in the market. Not to forget the variety of pickles available in the market (made from Seafood).

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Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 416606

STD Code: 2365

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Tarkarli is a village in Malvan Taluka in Sindhudurg district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is tourist destination and an attractive beach. This village is famous for its Ramnavmi Utsav. Ramnavmi is celebrated every year in Mahapurush Temple of the village. This place has gained prominence because of its long and narrow stretch of beach with pristine waters and water sports. On a clear day, one can see the bed unto a depth of 20 ft. It presents a panoramic view with tall ‘Shuru’ trees in the background. The wide river, the beautiful sailboats and the tiny hamlets situated on the riverbank, add to the picturesque beauty of Tarkarli. Sighting dolphins is not a rare event here. This place fishes throughout the year, the sea during summer and winter and back-waters during the monsoon since the sea water enters this area and also due to safety reasons.

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By Air : Nearest airport is Dabolim in Goa, which is about 190 km away from Tarkarli. Pre paid taxi services are available from airport to Tarkarli costing about Rs 3500. Dabolim is air connected to Mumbai, Belagum and Bangalore.

By Train : Nearest railway station is Kudal which is about 45 km away and is in the Konkan rail line. Taxi fare from Kudal to Tarkarli is about Rs 800. Kudal is connected by trains to Mumbai and Pune.

By Bus : Tarkarli is easily accessible from Malvan, which is just 6 km away. Malvan is well connected by state owned bus services and private tourist bus services from many cities in and around. The buses are connected to Mumbai (440 km), Kolhapur (160 km), Belgaum (175 km) and Panjim (175 km).

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Ramnavmi Utsav ; Venue:  Tarkarli ; Period :  March ; Details:  Ramnavmi Utsav held in March, in the Mapurush Temple where the celebrations are arranged every year during which various dramas and cultural performances are held.

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