Give Goa a rest and head to Tarkarli instead. Here’s why

Clean beaches, cool water sports, amazing scuba diving sites, and houseboats… It started off sounding a lot like a cool beach holiday in Goa, but then it took a sudden turn and started giving us Kerala backwaters vibe. Well, that’s neither Goa nor Kerala, but Maharashtra’s Tarkarli for you.

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Tarkarli village is located in Malvan in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, and is one of the most interesting yet offbeat places in India.



This offbeat gem of a place is located approximately 546 km from Mumbai and 410 km from Pune. If you are a water baby and love some peace and quiet, Tarkarli is for you. Did you know that Tarkarli has some of the best diving spots in India? So much so that there are several scuba diving operators in the area. Even Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has a dedicated scuba diving training centre right at the beach.


Tarkarli village is located at the confluence of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea. This is where Deobagh beach is. Here, you can get the unique experience of fresh river water on one side of the beach and sea water on the other. And guess who absolutely loves this natural arrangement? Dolphins! This is where you can spot several pods of dolphins.



Deobagh is just 7 km from Tarkarli and one can easily drive to it. But why drive when you can take a boat? Hop on to one if you love fun and adventure. A quick boat ride on the Karli River will bring you to Deobagh and also the nearby Tsunami beach. It is for those who want to have underwater experiences; the water here is clean and not too deep, perfect for scuba diving, even for beginners.


So, even if your Goa plan is cancelled for the nth time this year, fret not because Tarkarli is here.

1. Where is Tarkarli located?
   Tarkarli village is located in Malvan in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra.
2. Can I do scuba diving in Tarkarli?
   Yes, Tarkali has clean and clear water so scuba diving is great here.
3. How to reach Tarkarli?
   By air: The nearest airport is Dabolim in Goa, approximately 81km away from Tarkarli. Kolhapur airport is 113km away from Tarkarli.By Road: Tarkarli is just 7 km from Malvan. Malvan is well conected with cities like Mumbai, Pune and Goa. By Train: Kudal, located approximately 45km away, is the nearest railhead.