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place for no news and no shoes, a place to grip hold the sand
with bare-feet and throw ones body in to the sea and to fill
the head with vast seascapes and red orbs of sun falling into
the sea. The surf, sand, sun and the art of doing nothing,
coupled with best mangoes and Malvani cuisine has been the
magic mantra of this small laid back, out of the way coastal
village.
Tarkarli, situated on the confluence of river Karli and Arabian
sea, six kilometres from Malvan in Sindhudurg district is
a perfect hideaway for a ‘I, me and myself’ kind
of holiday. Virtually, a virgin beach with silver soft sands
and pristine clear waters, Tarkarli is a haven for sun worshippers
and has acquired international fame. Besides domestic tourists,
international curiseliners like Hebridean Spirit has made
this stunning beach a regular port of call.
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) beach resort
with ten Konkani style cottages is the perfect place to unwind.
Sea-food lover’s paradise, Malvani cuisine is typical
and spicy just like the Malvani language. Bhangda, Surmai,
Prawns, crabs or any other fish depending on the season, its
always the fresh catch of the day. Chaitanya, a ‘hole
in the wall’ eatery in Malvan market serves excellent
seafood, generous helpings at reasonable prices.
The unconquered Sindhudurg Fort, located one and half kilometres
in the sea from Malvan jetty is one of the major attractions.
Built by Shivaji in 1664, the sprawling fortress housing the
only temple dedicated to Shivaji Maharaj is an architectural
wonder.
Watching the vast open sea from the ramparts lashed by the
pounding waves, the spray rising nearly 20 feet is an amazing
experience. Equally mesmerising is watching hundreds of seagulls
at Deobagh beach take flight simultaneously from the breaking
waves. A tiny strip of sand jutting out at the confluence
of the creek (with a back drop of a hillock) and the sea,
Deobagh Beach, located six kilometres south of Tarkarli is
a picture perfect idyllic picnic spot.
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