Tarkarli Beach
About
Tarkarli beach stretches for 8 kilometres with soft white sand bordered by tall casuarina trees and some of the clearest water along the Konkan shoreline. The meeting point of the Karli river and the Arabian Sea creates a unique coastal landscape, giving Tarkarli its calm character and making it popular with travellers driving from Mumbai to Tarkarli or planning a relaxed break at Tarkarli beach from Pune. During the non monsoon months, underwater visibility ranges between 5 and 15 metres, which supports many of the popular things to do in Tarkarli such as scuba diving, snorkelling, banana boat rides, jet skiing, and dolphin watching excursions. Despite growing interest, Tarkarli remains peaceful compared to Goa, with no loud beach clubs or nightlife, only homestays, small seafood eateries, and a few select Tarkarli beach resort properties and modest hotels in Tarkarli.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Karli River Mouth
At the river mouth, shallow brackish tide pools form where the Karli meets the sea, offering safe waters ideal for children and beginner swimmers.
Casuarina Forest Backdrop
Rows of dense casuarina trees line the shore and provide generous natural shade, a feature rarely found on many other beaches along the Konkan coast.
Things to Know
- •Free beach access
- •Water sports ₹500-2500
- •Bring snorkel gear if you have it
- •Seafood shacks open 10 AM-10 PM
- •Swim only in daylight
