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Tarkarli (Malvan)

Tarkarli (Malvan)

beach · Maharashtra

Situated in the Malvan region of Sindhudurg district near the Goa border, Tarkarli lies roughly 500 km south of Mumbai.

State
Maharashtra
Type
Beach
Best season
Winter
Things to do
2+

Situated in the Malvan region of Sindhudurg district near the Goa border, Tarkarli lies roughly 500 km south of Mumbai. The beach sits right where the Karli River backwaters meet the open Arabian Sea, surrounded by dense betel nut and coconut palm plantations. Tarkarli is renowned for having the clearest, most transparent coastal waters in Maharashtra, offering underwater visibility up to 20 feet on calm days. It serves as the state's premier scuba diving and snorkeling hub, complete with vibrant coral reefs, marine life, and luxury MTDC backwater houseboats.

Why visit

You should visit Tarkarli for an unforgettable marine adventure without leaving the country. From exploring coral beds to taking boat rides to the historic offshore Sindhudurg Fort and eating fresh Malvani seafood, it offers the ultimate Konkan beach getaway.

Cultural notes

Deeply rooted in the maritime history of the Maratha Empire, the region's cultural identity pivots around the historic 1654 Sindhudurg Fort commissioned by Chhatrapati Shivaji to secure the Konkan coast against foreign maritime powers.

2 days in Tarkarli (Malvan)

Take the whole plan, or add any single stop.

Day 1

Day 1

Tarkarli Beach morning

Tarkarli Beach morning

Day 1

Scuba diving / snorkelling

Scuba diving / snorkelling

Day 1

Water sports

Water sports

Day 1

Sol kadhi & fish thali

Sol kadhi & fish thali

Sindhudurg FortDay 2

Day 2

Sindhudurg Fort

A colossal 17th-century island maritime fortress featuring massive stone walls built directly on a sea reef outcrop, accessible via ferry.

Day 2

Devbagh Sangam & Tsunami Island

Devbagh Sangam & Tsunami Island

Day 2

Dolphin-spotting trip

Dolphin-spotting trip

Tarkarli (Malvan) guide & itineraries

Tarkarli (Malvan) is perfect for

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What & where to eat

Malvani Fish Thali

Coastal thali with fish curry and sol kadhi

Prawn

Konkan-style fried seafood

Bangda fry

Konkan-style fried seafood

Sol Kadhi

Kokum-and-coconut cooler

Malvani Mutton

Spicy coconut-based mutton curry

Tarkarli homestays

Homestay seafood

Fresh home-cooked Malvani meals

Nearby getaways

Malvan

~10 min

Vengurla

~40 min

North Goa

~2.5 hrs

Frequently asked questions

Is Tarkarli good for scuba diving?
Yes - Malvan/Tarkarli is one of India's popular scuba spots, with clear water and coral, best October to May.
What food is Tarkarli known for?
Malvani coastal cuisine - fish thalis, prawns, Malvani mutton and sol kadhi.

Things to do

How to spend your time in Tarkarli (Malvan).

Tarkarli Beach & backwaters

White-sand Konkan beach with clear water

Sindhudurg Fort

Shivaji's island sea fort

Water sports & dolphin trips

Parasailing, jet-ski and dolphin spotting

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