Arrival & Base Setup
Arrival32 kmApprox. ₹600
Arrive at Kudal Station; take taxi to Tarkarli. Check into beachfront cottage/MTDC.
Travel Plans / TP-SIN-001
3 Days / 2 Nights3-Day Tarkarli & Malvan Action Plan (Scuba, Forts & Backwaters)
३-दिवसीय तारकर्ली आणि मालवण प्रत्यक्ष प्रवास आराखडा
₹5,400 - ₹21,000
Your trip at a glance
- District
- Sindhudurg
- Best for
- Weekend Travelers from Mumbai & Pune, Adventure Seekers, Couples & Families
- Travel window
- October 15 to March 31
- Route distance
- 112 km (sum of activity distances)
- Start
- Kudal Railway Station / Chipi Airport
- Finish
- Malvan Bus Depot / Kudal Railway Station
- Base stay
- Tarkarli Beach or Devbagh
Timetable & route log
Suggested times, subject to transport, weather and operator availability. Activity costs and budget scenarios use different assumptions and are not additive.
Day 1 · Activities48 km · Approx. ₹1500
Shoreline Acclimatization
Leisure0 kmApprox. ₹100
Walk the casuarina belt along Tarkarli Beach; drink fresh coconut water.
Lunch Pit Stop
Dining6 kmApprox. ₹400
Atithi Bamboo, Malvan town. Surmai Rava Fry + Kolambi Masala Thali with Solkadhi.
Coastal Granite Formations
Sightseeing3 kmApprox. ₹50
Visit Rock Garden Malvan. Walk paved paths above open-ocean surf.
Golden Hour
Beach2 kmApprox. ₹0
Chivla Beach. Safe, shallow bay with calm water and sunset photography.
Dinner
Dining5 kmApprox. ₹350
Traditional Kombdi Vade (country chicken curry + multigrain fried puris).
Day 2 · Activities18 km · Approx. ₹3900
Coral Reef Scuba Dive
Adventure2 kmApprox. ₹1,800
Report to Dandi Beach Dive Point. Briefing, boat transfer, 20-min guided dive (depth: 15-25 ft).
Maritime Heritage Expedition
Heritage2 kmApprox. ₹150
Ferry from Dandi Jetty to Sindhudurg Fort. Explore Dilli Darwaza, sweet-water wells, and temple.
Lunch
Dining2 kmApprox. ₹300
Light meal at jetty canteen or local home kitchen.
River-Sea Confluence
Water Sports8 kmApprox. ₹1,200
Drive to Devbagh Sangam. Speedboat to Tsunami Island for jet ski, bumper rides & sunset.
Dinner
Dining4 kmApprox. ₹450
Crab Masala Thali or Konkani vegetarian meal (Kaju Usal).
Day 3 · Activities46 km · Approx. ₹2750
Estuary Dolphin Run
Safari6 kmApprox. ₹500
Early boat ride from Devbagh Jetty toward Karli estuary mouth to spot Indo-Pacific dolphins.
Traditional Breakfast
Dining2 kmApprox. ₹150
Fresh, hot Ghavane (lacy rice crepes) with sweet coconut milk or chutney and ginger tea.
Souvenir Procurement
Shopping6 kmApprox. ₹1,500
Malvan Bazaar: Zantye Cashew Depot (W-210/W-240), Malvani Masala, Amsul (Kokum), Malvani Khaja.
Check-out & Return
Departure32 kmApprox. ₹600
Proceed to Kudal Railway Station or Chipi Airport for departure.
Expense calculator & budget breakdown
Indicative costs per person. Premium “+” amounts are starting estimates. Confirm current rates before booking.
| Expense head | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay (2 Nights, Twin Sharing) | ₹1,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 |
| Activities (Scuba + Fort + Island) | ₹1,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹4,500 |
| Food & Refreshments (3 Days) | ₹1,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,000 |
| Local Transit (Auto / Rental) | ₹800 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,500 |
| Total per person | ₹5,400 | ₹10,800 | ₹21,000 |
Simple per-person estimate multiplied by group size; actual sharing costs can differ.
What to pack
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Rough Sea / High Swell (Fort boat stops)
Visit Dhamapur Lake (freshwater lake, boating, 450-yr Bhagwati Temple).
Low Scuba Visibility
Inquire with operators for Bhogwe reef side.
This is a suggested itinerary, not live availability or a safety assessment. Follow current local restrictions and qualified operators’ advice for boats, diving and water sports. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.