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Tarkarli (Malvan)

Tarkarli (Malvan)

beach · Maharashtra

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

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

Tarkarli is in the Malvan region of Sindhudurg district near the Goa border, roughly 500 km south of Mumbai. The beach lies right where the Karli River backwaters meet the open Arabian Sea, with dense betel nut and coconut palm plantations behind it. The water here is the clearest in Maharashtra — on a calm day you can see 20 feet down — which is why the state's scuba diving and snorkelling is centred on this stretch. There are coral reefs and plenty of marine life on them, and MTDC runs luxury houseboats on the backwaters.

Why visit

Coral beds, a boat out to the historic Sindhudurg Fort offshore, and fresh Malvani seafood after — the best marine trip in the country, and the Konkan beach getaway to pick.

Cultural notes

The Maratha Empire's sea power shaped this coast, and everything here still turns on Sindhudurg Fort, which Chhatrapati Shivaji commissioned in 1654 to hold the Konkan against foreign navies.

Tarkarli (Malvan) in 2 days

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2 days in Tarkarli (Malvan)

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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

Malvani Fish Thali

Coastal thali with fish curry and sol kadhi

Prawn

Prawn

Konkan-style fried seafood

Bangda fry

Bangda fry

Konkan-style fried seafood

Sol Kadhi

Sol Kadhi

Kokum-and-coconut cooler

Malvani Mutton

Malvani Mutton

Spicy coconut-based mutton curry

Homestay seafood

Tarkarli homestays

Homestay seafood

Fresh home-cooked Malvani meals

Nearby getaways

Malvan

~10 min

Vengurla

Vengurla

~40 min

North Goa

~2.5 hrs

Things to do

How to spend your time in Tarkarli (Malvan).

Tarkarli Beach & backwaters

Tarkarli Beach & backwaters

White-sand Konkan beach with clear water

Water sports & dolphin trips

Water sports & dolphin trips

Parasailing, jet-ski and dolphin spotting

Popular attractions

The places in Tarkarli (Malvan) most people come for.

Sindhudurg Fort

Sindhudurg Fort

Attraction

Karli River Estuary

Karli River Estuary

Hidden Gem

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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.

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