Travel Destination – Tarkarli

January 3, 2010

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Who doesn’t like to get away to a place which is not crowded, easy on the pocket but at the same time beautiful and refreshing? Not many people know about this wonderful little place on the coast of Maharashtra called Tarkarli. It is situated 546 kms from Mumbai, 6kms kilometres to the south of Malvan. It is a narrow stretch of the most beautiful beach with pristine waters situated at the convergence of the Karli river into the Arabian Sea. It is so pure and beautiful, you wouldn’t be wrong if you call it a virgin beach. Such is the clarity and transparency of the water that on a fairly sunny day, one can see the sea-bed upto the depth of 20 feet.

Staying at Tarkarli is also really affordable with many cottages available along the stretch. While at Tarkarli, do not forget to go Scuba diving and Snorkelling which are available at really cheap prices. Spotting dolphins while going into the sea is not a rarity either. For novices, trained experts will guide their trip under water to ensure that you have the best marine experience. This is the best place to be if you want to explore the depths and beauty of the Arabian Sea.

Another popular attraction there is the Sindhudurg fort, one of Maharashtra’s most famous sea forts built in the era of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, located 8 kms off Tarkarli; and also the Padmagad fort.

The locals are very warm hearted, friendly and helpful. Fishing is their main occupation and fishes are caught fresh throughout the year. The best time to visit Tarkarli is during the Ramnavami festival. The festival is celebrated in a very colourful and cultural manner with a lot of joy and fanfare by the locals. It also goes unsaid that one must try the local cuisines and the delicious freshly caught fishes.

The best way to get there is by rail or road. The nearest rail station is Kudal, located 45 kms away. Auto rickshaws are available from Kudal. If coming by road, a lot of state transport busses and luxury busses ply from Mumbai, Pune, and Kolhapur to Malvan and state transport busses from Malvan to Tarkarli.

So if you are on a low budget, or wish to explore the purity of natural beaches, Tarkarli is a very good alternative to the other crowded and more expensive holiday destinations in the country. Visit Tarkarli for a heavenly experience.

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Staying at Tarkarli is also really affordable with many cottages available along the stretch. While at Tarkarli, do not forget to go Scuba diving and Snorkelling which are available at really cheap prices. Spotting dolphins while going into the sea is not a rarity either. For novices, trained experts will guide their trip under water to ensure that you have the best marine experience. This is the best place to be if you want to explore the depths and beauty of the Arabian Sea.

Another popular attraction there is the Sindhudurg fort, one of Maharashtra’s most famous sea forts built in the era of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, located 8 kms off Tarkarli; and also the Padmagad fort.

The locals are very warm hearted, friendly and helpful. Fishing is their main occupation and fishes are caught fresh throughout the year. The best time to visit Tarkarli is during the Ramnavami festival. The festival is celebrated in a very colourful and cultural manner with a lot of joy and fanfare by the locals. It also goes unsaid that one must try the local cuisines and the delicious freshly caught fishes.

The best way to get there is by rail or road. The nearest rail station is Kudal, located 45 kms away. Auto rickshaws are available from Kudal. If coming by road, a lot of state transport busses and luxury busses ply from Mumbai, Pune, and Kolhapur to Malvan and state transport busses from Malvan to Tarkarli.

So if you are on a low budget, or wish to explore the purity of natural beaches, Tarkarli is a very good alternative to the other crowded and more expensive holiday destinations in the country. Visit Tarkarli for a heavenly experience.