Tarkarli Beach – Maharashtra
Located in the Malvan region overlooking the Arabian Sea is an extremely scenic and pristine beach called Tarkarli. This beautiful beach is located in the Sindhudurg district at a distance of 550 km from the city of Mumbai. This sea around the beach is known for its sighting of turtles and dolphins. The beach is also renowned for an annual festival held at a temple called Mahapurush Temple situated in close proximity. In the recent years, the beach is becoming very popular for scooba diving activity with great reviews from avid divers and tourists. The scuba activity at the beach is cost effective and uncovers a world of the enigmatic aquatic flora and fauna.
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How to reach the Tarkarli Beach
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- By train:
The nearest railway station to this beach is located in Kudal at a distance of 32 km. Additionally, the Sindhudurg and Kankavli railway stations are also located in close proximity to this beach. Furthermore, MSRTC bus services are available from Kudal, Sindhadurg, and Kankavli to this beach.
- By road:
If you intend to drive to this beach then the ideal starting points would be Mumbai, Pune, Solapur, and Kolhapur.
- Via Mumbai:
There are two routes from Mumbai to this beach, and they are via NH-48 and via NH-66.
2. Via Pune:
There are three routes from Pune to this beach, and they are via NH-48, via ShirurSatara Road and NH-48 and via NH-66.
3. Via Solapur:
There are three routes from Solapur to this beach, and they are via NH-204, via Sangola-Mangalwedha-Solapur Road and NH-204, and via Sangola-Mangalwedha-Solapur Road and NH-204 and SH-12.
4. Via Kolhapur:
There are three routes from Kolhapur to this beach, and they are via Kunkeshwar-Talewadi Road and Chauk-Karjat-Murbad Road, via MH SH 180, and via Chauk-Karjat-Murbad Road.
- By air:
The closest airport to this beach is located in Dabolim. The Goa International Airport Dabolim is well connected to major cities in the country as well as to international destinations.
Climate and the best time to visit the Tarkarli Beach
The climate at this beach during the summer season which begins in March and ends in May is extremely “hot and humid” with the temperature ranging from a maximum of 38 degree Celsius to a minimum of 28 degree Celsius. The rainfall received during the monsoon season which begins in June and ends in October is extremely “heavy”. On the other hand the winter season which begins in November and ends in February is pleasant with the temperature ranging from a maximum of 28 degree Celsius and a minimum of 16 degree Celsius. So the ideal time to visit this beach is from March to February during the winter.
Things/activities to do
There are a number of things/activities to do found around this beach and they are as follows
- Water Sports:
A number of water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving, parasailing, banana boat rides, jet skiing etc are available at this beach.
2. Dolphin spotting:
Dolphins are quite commonly found at this beach. So Dolphin spotting is an extremely popular activity at this beach. The dolphins can mainly be seen in the middle of the sea via boat rides that are available at this beach.
3. Sindhudurg Fort:
In close proximity to this beach lies the Sindhudurg Fort that was built by the great Maratha King Shivaji in 1656. Apart from its rich history this fort is also renowned for its great architecture.
4. Sunset view:
This beach also provides for magnificent view of the “setting sun” thereby making it a “paradise for passionate photographers”.
5. Scooba diving: A host of scuba diving options are becoming popular and are attracting a lot of tourists to the beach. Divers share their experience of witnessing very clear water as they do deeper in the sea however the water is murkier shallower seas.
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