Is October a good time to visit Tarkarli?

Tarkarli scores 3/5 in October. Post-monsoon — water clearing. Activities resuming.

Is Tarkarli safe for kids in October?

Yes, Tarkarli is rated 4/5 for families.

October · Maharashtra

Tarkarli

3/5 · Fair

3/5

Fair

Tarkarli in October

Maharashtra, India

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Post-monsoon — water clearing. Activities resuming

Why October scores 3/5

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Weather

Post-monsoon — water clearing. Activities resuming

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Roads & Access

self drive: Standard car fine. Scenic Konkan drive from Goa or Mumbai.. road condition: Coastal road from Kudal is decent. Single lane in parts.. public transport: Kudal Railway Station (Konkan Railway). Auto/taxi to Tarkarli.. from nearest city: Kudal — 30km (45min). Goa — 120km (3hrs). Mumbai — 510km (10hrs). last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Malvan Police Station (8km). nearest hospital: Sub-district Hospital Malvan (8km). Sindhudurg District Hospital Oras (50km)

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Network

JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent signal in Tarkarli and Malvan. Patchy at remote beaches.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Clear water safe for supervised swimming, Snorkelling is kid-friendly (age 8+), Homestay families welcome children, Devbaag beach is calm

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Elevation

5m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Remote workers (network available)

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	5/5	Best water clarity. Ideal for scuba and snorkelling. Calm seas
February	5/5	Excellent diving conditions. Pleasant 20-30°C
March	4/5	Good conditions. Warming up. Water sports available
April	3/5	Getting hot. Water still clear enough for diving
May	2/5	Hot and humid. Pre-monsoon. Water activities reducing
June	0/5	Monsoon — rough seas. All water activities suspended
July	0/5	Peak monsoon — dangerous seas. No diving, no boats
August	0/5	Monsoon continues. Village is quiet and wet
September	1/5	Monsoon ending. Seas still rough. Water murky
Octoberviewing	3/5	Post-monsoon — water clearing. Activities resuming
November	5/5	Excellent conditions. Clear water, calm seas, peak season begins
December	5/5	Peak season — best visibility, perfect weather for all water activities

Practical Details

How to reach

Kudal — 30km (45min). Goa — 120km (3hrs). Mumbai — 510km (10hrs). Roads: Coastal road from Kudal is decent. Single lane in parts.. Self-drive: Standard car fine. Scenic Konkan drive from Goa or Mumbai.. Public transport: Kudal Railway Station (Konkan Railway). Auto/taxi to Tarkarli.. Last stretch: easy

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Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget