Tarkarli

Tarkarli
तारकर्ली
Village
Tarkarli

Location in Maharashtra, India

Coordinates: 16°03′24″N 73°28′08″E / 16.056535°N 73.468752°E / 16.056535; 73.468752Coordinates: 16°03′24″N 73°28′08″E / 16.056535°N 73.468752°E / 16.056535; 73.468752
Country  India
State Maharashtra
Named for Karli River
Languages
 • Official Marathi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Website www.tarkarlimalvanscubadiving.com
Tarkarli Backwater

Tarkarli is a village in Malvan taluka in Sindhudurg district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1] It is tourist destination and a coral beach. This village is famous for its Ramnavmi Utsav, Ramnavmi is celebrated every year in Mahapurush Temple of the village. Tarkarli has the state's only scuba diving training centre.

Raapan at Tarkarli

Tarkarli Beach

Tarkarli beach has a long coastline and clear waters. Located at the confluence of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea, 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 sailboats and the tiny hamlets situated on the riverbank, add to the tourism 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.

Geography

Tarkarli is 8 km south of Malvan and 546 km from Mumbai on the west coast of India, at the confluence of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea.[2]

Travel

Tarkarli Road

MTDC Resort is a known place to stay in Tarkarli. Tourists can also opt for the Govt. approved Home Stays in the village (sample rates 1400/- for a double bed). There are Many other Private Resorts & houses in village which avails rooms on rent,but do not book your hotel online as while booking over there you may also get discounts. Most places are not right on the beach (though MTDC is probably), so bring a mat and hat/mini head-umbrella if sunbathing and reading is your idea, otherwise you can only stand on the beach or get into the waters. Being a small place with not many expected visitors, each meal has to be ordered beforehand with the in-house kitchen or a nearby eatery and costs 150-200 rupees (veg/non-veg) (all prices Mar '14).

Food @ Tarkarkli

Tourist attractions

Fish at sea bed of Tarkarli
  1. Mahapurush Temple
  2. Khalcha Mahapurush Temple
  3. Vitthal Temple
  4. Boating Point & Water Sports point in Karli river
  5. Tarkarli Beach
  6. Sangam, the point where the Karli river drains into the Arabian sea. Good place to see. The town itself is called Devbag and is the end of the land. Hourly buses charge 6 rupees for the ~6 km amazing, lush, tiny road journey from Tarkarli (same bus goes and comes back). Various water rides (banana, dolphin, jet ski etc.) and parasailing are offered here. Negotiate to get a good offer (for example, a 5-minute ride across to so-called Tsunami island is offered for 300 rupees which is but a 50 rupee ride) (all prices Mar '14)
  7. Nivti Beach
  8. Golden Rock
  9. Sindhudurg Fort at Malvan
  10. Malvan Market
  11. Rock Garden at Malwan
  12. malvan plateau
  13. Kunkeshwar Temple - 46 km from Tarkarli by MSH 4. A Shiva temple on the beach.

Adventure sports

Corals At sea bed of Tarkarli

Snorkeling (to see corals and fishes), Scuba diving, Boating, white water rafting, water rides are held at Tarkali. Boats can be hired for dolphin seeing, golden rocks, tsunami island (for water sports) and snorkelling. Beaches can be dangerous as currents are strong on shore and locals recommend not to wander in more than waist high. Boat owners will stop the boat in deep water to allow a swim where the currents are less strong.

Scuba diving training centre

India's first integrated, biggest scuba diving center is located in in Tarkarli.The Indian Institute of Scuba Diving and Aquatic Sports (IISDA), in Tarkarli, Sindhudurg, is accredited to PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) as a PADI Dive Resort. IISDA is integrated facility of scuba diving school and resort. It has dedicated 25 ft deep pool dedicated for Scuba diving training, underwater research and commercial shooting.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/tarkarli-malvan
  2. ↑ "Tarkarli". India: Puneri Travellers. 27 November 2014.

Tarkarli & Malvan Scuba Diving

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