Thursday 3 February, 2011

Tarkarli Beach

Situated in Maharashtra, 533 km from south of Mumbai, Tarkarli is like a shining jewel in the emerald beaches of konkan belt. The dinghy lanes, swaying palm trees and the cacophonous sound of the sea waves all combine to make Tarkarli an exotic destination. The wrinkling sea shore of the region boasts the finest talcum powder sand to be found along the Konkan.

The water is so clear that you can see the sea bed up to the depth of 15ft or more. Laze in the hammock or stroll around, this beach is definitely the right place to recharge your senses in complete sanctity. While on a walk, the travelers if fortunate enough could figure turtle laying eggs on the beach side which can bestow the revelers a chance to click some photographs and capture them in the camera. Near by, in vicinity are the Kolamb and Achra beach. These two beaches are the perfect tourist destinations for all those revelers seeking for a complete peace and seclusion. Tarkarli has an 8-km coastline which makes it ideal destination for an early morning walk. Here you can enjoy the feel of soft sand digging sand under your feet. Overlooked by a dynamic town of Malvan, the commanding view of the region will surely leave your eyes with reverence. The market place in close proximity held between 5:00 Pm to 7:00 Pm is braced with few restaurants which are quiet less to feed many mouths. But still the food they offer is quiet satiating to the senses as well as soul. Fishes are auctioned every day here. Boats for Sindhugurg Sea forts leave at regular 5-10 minutes from a special tourist pier in Malvan. In the off season country craft leave at regular 15 minutes and in monsoon after every one hour if you are lucky. There is also a marine sanctuary which holds marine festival every year.

The little fish village of Deobagh, lies wedged between the sea and Karli river. The pleasant little walk at the beach side just before the sunset would surely greet the revelers with the new lease of life. After the long day of hard work, the local populaces bustling in the region unwind their routine work and later, go for a siesta break. Men repairing nets, kids playing games and the star fish drawing different patterns in the sand would take you in the times immemorial when simplicity remained endemic. Besides this, if you think that you have discovered every thing then may be you are wrong. Don’t leave Tarkarli without clambering on to the MTDC houseboat. Like the backwaters of Kerala, the Karli River serves as the lifeline for the folks who daily commute from one sea shore to another. The daily businesses of the region are carried by these beaten boats which ferry residents, life stock farm produce and furniture. The backwater cruises were also launched during the year 2003 by MTDC. The MTDC thatched beach restaurant fronts are the excellent eateries in the region. There are also few resorts run by the families residing in the region. The restaurants made in shacks, offers the revelers to splurge their senses in the appetizing cuisines. The kokum berries, spicy flavors and the fish come straight out of the nets heightens the epicurean experience.

The nearest airport is Dabolim Goa which is around I60 km and takes 2 hours to reach by taxi. The travelers can also board the train namely Konkan Kanya express from Kudai railway station which is 1 hour way from the beach. Mahad and Chiplun are the major en route halts. So if you are driving a car then turn off NH17 at Kasal. 15 km ahead of Kankavali, catch SH 118 to Malvan which is 33 km away. Tarkarli is 7km further down the Malvan Coast. The regular ST buses also ply from Mumbai to the different regions of Tarkarli. There are good numbers of Hotels in Tarakli beach which are blessed with one of the best spate of faculties. The Hotels in India adhering to similar standards come in varied range of price tags. MTDC holiday resort, Apoorva resort and Ramesh Mithbavkar’s home are some of the luxury and budget accommodations in the same series.

The Malvani Cuisines of the region are quiet famous and its sense provoking aroma can be best remembered in the form of cherished memoirs. So come and get lazed on the white sand of the Tarakrli Beach. The picturesque landscapes of the region are waiting for your first footsteps. So come and get yourself rejuvenated at Tarakrli beach.

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Located 7 km south of Malvan, at the confluence of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea, Tarkarli Beach has powdery white sand. This summer, plan your vacation to Malvan. Simply check in for a memorable vacation at these popular hotels in Malvan.