Malvan is a small town in Sindhudurg
also famous for the Sindhudurg Fort, Malvani food, the world famous
Alphonso mango. It is a place to look out for by the non-vegetarians
especially seafood lovers. The major attraction to Malvan – Tarkali Scuba Diving
beaches is raw, unperturbed beaches, Forts and the green natural
surroundings. Tarkali, a place on Konkan coastline is a place you would
want to get away with if you are looking for some let-up, away from the
maddening crowd. Tarkali is one of the most beautiful beaches in India,
famous for its untouched white sands and crystal clear exquisite sea. It
is located where the Karli River merges with the Arabian Sea which is
approximately 8 km to the south of Malvan. Tarkali is blessed with an
enviable climate throughout the year, but still, the perfect time to
visit the place will be from October to March. You ought to visit this
land of awesome beaches, swaying palms, and serene waters just the place
to unwind and be one with nature.
Tarkali is the perfect vacation destination
if you are in search of some solitude, chill out by the sea in the
absence of the mob present at a populated beach. There are innumerable
beach resorts at Tarkali located a few km from
the beach. You can find hammocks strung between the trees offering a
laid back relaxed attitude. There are many houseboats cruising along the
Karli River, letting you take a peep in the rustic Konkan life. The
houseboats have full modern amenities and open air upper decks for a
comfortable stay. These houseboats also offer a rejuvenating backwaters
sailing.
If you are on a lookout for some beach
water sports in Tarkali, you won’t be disappointed. Out of the few
countable names in Maharashtra offering snorkeling, Tarkali has a
mesmerizing marine world to look out for. Many spots like Devbaug
Sangam, Vengurla rocks etc. are recognized as snorkeling sites. You can
see docile turtles, shoals of multicolored fishes and if you are lucky
enough you may encounter a shark while you discover the coral
reefs. Snorkeling in Tarkali will leave you asking for more. You will
literally fall in love with the aquatic life under the sea. There are
jet skiing, kayaking, banana rides and water scooters for those looking
out for some excitement in Tarkali.
Scuba diving in Malvan is
fast catching up these days. India has very few places offering scuba
diving, Malvan is one of them. This is because of comparatively clear
sea water. Malvan is the hot spot destination for scuba diving and
snorkeling with surface oxygen supply. If you want to see numerous live
corals and the mystical colorful sea life, you need to dive near the
outer walls of the Sindhudurg Fort. Even a non-swimmer can also go for
basic scuba diving. The most surprising thing here is that you can buy
tea, coffee, snacks from one boat to other.
For snorkeling in Tarkali and Malvan, you get approximately 20-25 minutes of hands-on underwater world dive with about 20-30 feet depth while for scuba diving in Tarkali and Malvan you
get about half an hours’ time to get hypnotized by the magical marine
world with a depth of 40-60 feet. All the gears and equipment will be
provided to you. But you need to follow the instructor’s rules to the T.
Of course, an expert will remain with you always in both the water
sports to guide you. With few additional charges, you can get photos and
videos for snorkeling and scuba diving. For the beginners, there are
expert coaches whose first priority is your security. They will make
sure that you will take back wonderful and long-lasting memories of the
enchanted aquatic life. All the life jackets, diving gears, snorkel face
mask are provided.
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