Tarkarli & Malvan Scubaतारकर्ली
The clearest water in Maharashtra, and the state’s main scuba-diving base.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSindhudurg, Maharashtra
Konkan Coast
Konkan Coast
Best time to visit1 November to 15 May
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededWeekend
Base and nearbyTarkarli, Malvan
EntryScuba ₹1500-2500 · snorkelling ₹800
ClosuresUsually closed 1 June to 30 September. Watersports and boat trips are suspended through the monsoon, the sea is too rough.
About Tarkarli & Malvan Scuba
The clearest water on the Maharashtra coast and the main scuba-diving centre in the state, with the reef just off Sindhudurg fort. Add dolphin trips, backwater houseboats and Malvani food and it is the best coastal base in Konkan.
What to see and do
- Scuba diving and snorkelling on the reef
- Some of the clearest water on the coast
- Dolphin-spotting boat trips
- Karli backwater houseboats
- Sindhudurg fort and Malvani cuisine
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