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How to Travel From Mumbai to Tarkarli by Train, Bus, and Car

 Sharell Cook

Known for its white sand and adventurous water sports, Tarkarli in southern Maharashtra is a popular beach destination on the coast of the Arabian Sea. It's a 295-mile (475-kilometer) drive from the densely populated streets of Mumbai , and you can get between the two in a day by car, bus, or train. Because driving in India can be intimidating to tourists, most people travel to the laidback oceanfront village by rail.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Get From Mumbai to Tarkarli?

The cheapest way to get from Mumbai to Tarkarli is by a combination of train and taxi. Tarkarli is 21 miles (34 kilometers) from the nearest train station, in Kudal, but several Indian Railways trains go straight there from Dadar Station—one of the major transit hubs of Mumbai—in less than nine hours. The direct routes are the 10103 Mandovi Express, departing around 7 a.m. daily and arriving in Kudal between 5 and 6 p.m.; the 10111 Konkan Kanya Ex, departing Dadar around 11 p.m. and arriving the next day around 8 a.m.; or the 11003 Tutari Express, which departs at 12:05 a.m. and gets in at 9 a.m. Train tickets cost $3 or $4, and the taxi from Kudal railway station to Tarkarli—a 37-minute journey—should cost between $11 and $14. If you take the night train, it'll save you money on accommodation, too.

What Is the Fastest Way to Get From Mumbai to Tarkarli?

The train is also the fastest way to get to Tarkarli, even with having to change from rail to taxi in Kudal. The fastest route is the 10103 Mandovi Express, which takes about eight and a half hours, but if you're looking for an overnight journey, take the 10111 Konkan Kanya Ex as it stops less frequently than the 11003 Tutari Express. Altogether with the taxi, the trip should take about nine hours.

How Long Does It Take to Drive?

The drive from Mumbai to Tarkarli takes roughly 11 hours. The shortest route, at 295 miles (475 kilometers), is via National Highway 66, but the fastest is by Asian Highway 47. Instead of going directly south, the road veers southeast from Mumbai to Pune, then heads back westward at Kolhapur. It's about 330 miles (530 kilometers) and, like National Highway 66, includes tolls totaling about $50. But going by Asian Highway 47 should take 11 hours as opposed to the 12-hour, 15-minute trip on route 66.

Is There a Bus That Goes From Mumbai to Tarkarli?

Khapreshwar Travels operates a direct route from Mumbai to Tarkarli, but it's slightly slower and more expensive than taking the train. It departs Mumbai at 3:30 p.m. and takes about nine hours, 45 minutes, dropping tourists off into the streets of Tarkarli in the middle of the night. The starting rate is $14, but extra money will buy you more comfort on Khapreshwar Travels' AC/non-AC sleeper buses.

Alternatively, there are several trains, operated by Redbus , that go from Mumbai to Kudal and Malvan (2.5 miles, or4 kilometers, from Tarkarli).

When Is the Best Time to Travel to Tarkarli?

The best time to travel to Tarkarli is during winter, as summers can be unbearably hot and humid. Besides, July through September marks the monsoon season . During the winter, temperatures remain warm to hot—ranging from 63 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Celsius) to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius)—and optimal for beach time. And your ground transportation shouldn't get derailed by the heavy rains characteristic of other seasons.

What’s the Most Scenic Route to Tarkarli?

The most scenic route to Tarkarli from Mumbai is via the coastal route, State Highway 4 (SH4). It's about the same distance as other routes—310 miles (500 kilometers)—but much slower than driving on the National Highway because of the country-like roads.

SH4 provides some dramatic backdrops of surf and sand from atop steep cliffs, where it hugs the coast. However, the road also runs inland for a significant part of the way, across barren hills and through pleasant villages. The condition of the road is extremely variable: Some parts are pitted with twists and turns while others are straight and well-sealed. 

SH4 begins around Dapoli, 141 miles (227 kilometers) from Mumbai. The fastest way to get there is by NH66, and then hop onto the coastal route from there. This is a popular motorcycle route that takes 16 to 17 hours, so it should be split up into several days.

What Is There to Do in Tarkarli?

Tarkarli is known for its idealistic location on the Arabian Sea . Tourists flock to the coastal village for its white sands, clear water, and dolphin-inhabited Karli River. Here, you can snorkel or scuba dive to see coral reefs, parasail, venture out on a boat, or go wildlife spotting (chital and gawa can often be seen roaming nearby Bison National Park). One of the most well-known landmarks in the area is Sindhudurg Fort, occupying 48 acres of a small island off the coast of Maharashtra. Its 12-feet thick, 29-feet high fortified walls stretch for 2 miles.

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Mumbai Tarkarli Road Trip on an Extended Weekend

The last long drive we did was in November to Hampi, Badami, and Vijaypura. Four months have passed after that. The long weekend of the Holi week offered a perfect opportunity for another trip. An off on Friday made it an extended weekend of four days. Hence, after much consideration, Mumbai to Tarkarli road trip was decided for our next family adventure.

There are two routes for going to Tarkarli, one via NH66 (old Mumbai-Goa Highway) and another via NH48.

• The distance via NH66 is ~ 500 km
• The distance via NH48 is ~ 550 km.

We decided to go to Tarkarli via NH66 and return via NH48.

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Mumbai Tarkarli Road Trip

Our plan was to start in the afternoon once my daughter comes back from school. It is not possible to reach Tarkarli on the same day. So, the destination for the first day was Chiplun.

Day 1: Mumbai to Chiplun

We started at 2.25 pm.

I prefer the Airoli bridge over the Vashi bridge to cross the creek and get into Navi Mumbai. So, from Jogeswari, we took JVLR to reach Airoli via Powai. Since we stay at Goregaon, we could have opted for Aarey colony rood.

We did not do that and it proved to be a mistake very soon. On account of Mumbai Metro work, JVLR has become substantially narrower. There was bumper to bumper traffic jam from Jogeswari up to the crossing of JVLR and Ballavbhai Patel road. It took around 20 minutes to cross that stretch.

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Powai – Airoli – Belapur

After that traffic eased out substantially. We crossed Powai at 3.05 pm, touched Eastern Express Highway at 3.15 pm, and were at Mulund East, at the junction of Airoli-Mulund road and Eastern Express Highway by 3.20 pm.

We encountered the second round of traffic jams at Airoli, just before getting onto Thane-Belapur road and lost around 10 minutes there.

There was a sporadic traffic jam even on Thane-Belapur Road. The road became free and drive became painless only after Nerul. We crossed Belapur at 4.05 pm and by 4.18 pm, we were on Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

It was quarter to 5 pm when we reached Khalapur toll gate. After crossing the toll gate, we took a left turn for Pen-Khapoli Road. Immediately After getting onto Pen-Khapoli Road, we took a U-turn and perpendicularly crossed the Mumbai-Pune expressway by the overbridge.

Khalapur – Nagothane

There, the road trifurcates. The rightmost branch is Pen-Khapoli Road which goes towards Pen. The left-most branch goes back to the Mumbai- Pune expressway. The middle one is SH92 which goes to Nagothane. We took a 5 minutes tea break at a roadside tea stall and then proceeded towards Nagothane.

The distance between Khalapur and Nagothane is approximately 40 kms. It is a single-lane road. One of the claims to fame of this road is that Imagica Theme Park is on this road. You also need to take this road if you intend to go to Durshet forest.

I last drove on this road in December 2017. Then, the road condition was good or rather excellent. The traffic on this road is quite sparse. Driving on this road used to be a pleasure in spite of it being a single-lane road. The situation has changed now. The road is being widened. Construction work is underway. Asphalt is being replaced by cement. Now it is a broken dirt track.

The road condition improves significantly after the first 10 km and remains so for the next 15 km. The last 15km is a mix of good and bad patches.

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Sahyadri Hill Range

It is a serpentine road through the Sahyadri hill range, full of twists and turns. It passes through Pali town and some villages. The grassland on both sides of the road was completely dry. In the blistering afternoon sun, it was emitting a golden glow.

In many places, the trees at the side of the road were devoid of leaves. The skeleton-like branches moved up in an apparent attempt of catching the feet of the rain god. In the afternoon Sun, the dry branches were looking a bit mystic. I am pretty sure that on a dark night, these branches look eerie in the headlight of the vehicle.

SH92 meets NH66 near Nagothane bridge on Amba river. This place is approximately 3 km after Nagothane town while you are going towards Chiplun. We reached there around 5.55 pm. By that time, we had covered a distance of 124 km. Before getting onto NH66, we took a snack break with some homemade stuff on the banks of the Amba river.

We resumed our journey after 15 minutes. Before saying goodbye to SH92 we took the last few snaps of the road. In the slanting rays of the setting sun, it was looking surreal.

By the time we took NH66, it was already in the captivity of the shadow of the hills standing tall at the west. The dusk was setting in. The moon appeared in the east.

By the time we crossed Mangaon, the darkness was visible.

I drove a number of times on NH66 since 2009. Though it is a single-lane hilly road, it used to be an enjoyable drive. The route offers fascinating vistas and a bit of adrenalin rush. The road surface used to be impeccably good. The traffic used to be scanty traffic, especially after Poladpur. I have even driven on this road in dark and found that pretty manageable.

The assumption of good road quality does not hold good anymore. Road widening work has been going on NH66 for the last 3-4 years. It has significantly worsened the surface quality.

When I drove last on NH66 in December 2017, the stretch up to Mangaon was affected. This time, based on this day’s as well as the following days’ experiences, we found that the entire NH66 has come under the ambit of road widening work.

I am ok with driving at night on a single-lane road even with twists and turns provided the road throw unpleasant surprises in form of broken track and sudden diversions. Here the case was exactly the opposite.

The track was broken at many places and it was full of diversion. To make the matter worse, most of the vehicles coming from the opposite side were engaged in a vulgar and competitive display of brightness of the headlights. It was a difficult drive.

My advice for myself and other travelers is to avoid NH66 for the next few years to the extent possible.

Poladpur – Chiplun

Driving became a bit easier once we crossed Poladpur. One of the reasons is that traffic became light after Poladpur. Another reason is that the Moon started glowing full throttle and moonlight caused darkness to disappear considerably. It was the previous evening of ‘Holi Purnima’

Driving on a hilly road on a moonlit night is an exhilarating experience. The hills, the valleys, the forest were looking mystic in the moonlight. It was a treat to the eyes.

Unfortunately, I could not capture the same in the lens. You need to take a super slow shot to capture the beauty of nature. You need a proper camera and a tripod. I had ammunitions but did not have time as we were already running late.

We reached Chiplun at 9.45 pm. We had pre-booked our accommodation at ‘Hotel Oasis’. It is on the highway. It is a neat and clean hotel with a restaurant and parking lot. The room is a bit smaller but quite ok for a stopover.

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Day 2: Chiplun to Tarkarli

After getting up, I came out of the hotel for a stroll and found the morning bit overcast and foggy. The hotel staff told that Chiplun experiences foggy morning till March.

What I read from the internet is that Tarkarli has several other good beaches in the company, both in the north and south of it. In its north, there are beaches namely Kunkeswar beach, Achara beach, Chiwla beach, etc.

We planned to cover these beaches on our way to Tarkarli. It is difficult to get down on the beach with Sun over the head. So, we decided to start late so that we did not hit the beaches before the afternoon.

We started at 10.30 am. The toad condition was similar to what we faced the previous evening. After covering a distance of around 71km, at 12 noon, we took a left turn and left NH66 as per the advice of Google maps. It was a narrow hill road.

I was a bit surprised with Google Maps’ guidance for taking left because our destination was on our right-hand side. Still, I obliged Google map hoping that it would take us to our destination using some underpass below NH66.

However, after driving a few kilometers, I realized that my apprehension was correct. This road leads to NH66 only. Google map directed us to this road instead of sticking to NH66 because as per its analytics, that was saving some time.

I am not sure whether we saved any time. But we do not have any complaints also. The road was quite scenic. Though it was narrow, its surface condition was very good. There was very less traffic on this road. We enjoyed driving there.

We came back to NH66 at 12.25 pm. From there, NH66 was in excellent condition. So, the speedometer started hovering around 100km/hr.

We took our lunch break at 1.15 pm at Hotel Gurumauli Lodging. By that time, we had covered approximately 124km. The hotel was looking quite decent from the highway. It was actually. We ordered a vegetarian Thali for my wife and one-half chicken handi with chapati and rice for my daughter and myself. The food was good. The meal cost around Rs. 500/-.

We resumed our journey at 2.05 pm. After crossing around 8 kms, we took the right turn for MDR61 and started ascending immediately. It was a nice serpentine road through greens.

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After some time, we reached the top which is flat, essentially a plateau. The surface is rocky and barren. The black asphalt road has gone towards the horizon by splitting the plateau. We were driving on a parched land under the scorching Sun.

After driving for around 26 km on MDR61, we took a left turn for Rajapur road. After another 7 km, we took SH4. We crossed the Vagothan river around 2.55 pm.

We passed through a few mango orchards in between and crossed the Kharada river around 3.20 pm

After driving for around 13 km on SH4, we took a right turn for Devgarh Nippani road around 3.25 pm.

We crossed another river around 3.30 pm name of which is unknown to me. There is a nice temple on the bank of the river on the upstream side.

In the other direction, the confluence was visible.

Mithmumbari Beach

We reached Mithmumbari beach immediately after that. On the other side of the confluence is Taramumbari beach.

There is a narrow stretch of green separating the beach from the road. It is a white sand beach. It is completely secluded. We saw only one family there. There are a few stalls on the road selling water and cold drinks.

Though we got down from the car, we did not dare to venture to the beach. The Sun was merciless. So, we took a few photos from a distance and started for Kunkeswar beach.

By that time a problem has cropped up with my vehicle. Whenever I was applying break, a metallic sound was emanating from the rear left wheel. From my limited knowledge, I guessed that the brake shoe had completely worn out. That made me a bit worried and somewhat distracted me from enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

A small hillock separates Mithmumbari beach from Kunkeswar beach. We took one more stop before starting the uphill drive and took a photograph of Mithmumbari beach from another angle.

Kunkeswar Beach

Kunkeswar beach got visible immediately after the commencement of the downhill drive. It is simply stunning.

Kunkeswar beach is flanked by hillocks on both sides. The approach to the beach is a bit tricky. The road becomes really narrow at the downhill with a considerable slope. It branches into two.

We were a bit confused. Fortunately, there was a passerby at that time. He told that we could take any of the branches. The left one goes through the village. The right one goes via the Kunkeswar temple. The branches merge in the small market along the beach.

We took the right one and crossed Kunkeswar temple immediately. The temple is at the northern end of the branch. Since I was occupied with the problem of the brake, we did not stop there which I repent at the hindsight.

After crossing the Kunkeswar beach, we started climbing the hillock at the right flank of the beach. After some time, we reached the plateau. Our driving continued towards our next destination – Achra beach.

A Beautiful Drive

By that time, we discerned the sequence of the terrain. First, you will climb up to a plateau that will be rocky, arid, and lack vegetation. After some time, you will come down to a green valley and will cross a few picturesque villages. Then you will cross a river which is worth a visit on its own.

That will be followed by a few picturesque villages again. Then, you will climb up again to a dry plateau. In a way, this sequence reflects various phases of our life. The river reflects that phase of life when we are full of jest, mobile, and active. The green valley is an image of that phase of contentment.

The arid plateau is akin to that phase of life when everything around us starts departing and we helplessly watch that as mute spectators.

Though the sequence was repetitive, it was not boring at all. Every turn would offer a new vista. Every twist would show something unseen. A driving through Konkan is exhilarating in all seasons.

After some time, we came down to the valley and crossed a village temple.

Then we crossed the Achra river.

This road does not go to Acra beach. You need to take a right turn for Achra bridge after crossing Achra market. By enquiring the village people, we took the right turn from the tight junction.

Achra Beach

We were at Achra beach around 4.45 pm. The parking lot is reasonably spacious. The beach was relatively crowded compared to Mithmumbari and Kunkeswar beach.

There was one more family and a few bachelors. In total, there were 10-15 living souls on the beach at that time. There were some shops along the beach but all were closed on account of Holi. The sun was bright but not blistering. It was an ideal time to venture to the beach.

We spent around 10 minutes there and then resumed our journey. The next destination was Chiwla beach. It is adjacent to Malvan town. We came back to the junction and took a right turn. It took almost 45 minutes to reach Malvan town.

On the way, we crossed the Gad river. The lanes of Malvan town are narrow. Late afternoon marketing activities by the local populace made those lanes narrower. We carefully navigated through those lanes. By the time we reached Chiwla beach, the clock has crossed 6 pm and the Sun God is about to take leave.

Chiwla Beach

Chiwla beach does not have any designated parking space. There is a narrow lane along the circumference of the beach. We managed to park our vehicle there and got down to the beach.

It’s a semi-circular beach.

After spending some time there, while we were about to leave, we noticed a few vehicles on the beach. On inquiry, locals informed that it was allowed. So, we also took our vehicle to the beach and did some driving while watching the sunset.

We started from Chiwla beach around 6.30 pm. The distance of Tarkarli is approximately 4.5 km. However, it took almost 25 minutes to reach Tarkarli since we were driving slowly on account of the brake-related issue. By the time we checked in Tarkarli Nyahari Niwas, it was past 7 pm.

Tarkarli Nyahari Niwas is quite a good place to stay at Tarkarli. The rooms are quite spacious, well decorated, and maintained. It has a parking facility. It has an in-house restaurant. Staffs are courteous and helpful.

After freshening up, when we came out, it was quite dark. The moon had just arisen on the hills at the east.

The hotel staff advised us not to venture to the beach because the beach has not been electrified. We had an early dinner and retired for the day.

Day 3: Sightseeing in Tarkarli

I got up around 5.30 am and came out of the hotel. It was still dark. So, I went back to my room.

I again came out around 6.30 am. By that time, it was clear. So, I decided to go to the beach.

The hotel staff informed us that for proper pedestrian access to the beach, we had to go to the Tarkarli beach parking lot which was adjacent to the MTDC property. That place is at a distance of approximately 1 km south of our hotel.

The alternate is to follow a walking trail starting from opposite of our hotel which goes through heaps of sand, trees, bushes, and a few hutments. Since I was going alone to the beach at that time, I opted for the later one.

Tarkarli Beach

Within a few minutes, I was on the beach. The moon was still visible.

Tarkarli beach is a very pristine beach. There were no commercial activities on the beach barring a couple of food stalls just in front of the MTDC resort. It is a very calm and soothing beach. It’s not obtrusive. It’s not imposing. It just lovingly and caressingly hugs you.

After standing at a particular place for 5-10 minutes, I started walking slowly towards the south along the waterline.

By that time the Sun had risen above the hills at east.

After walking for around 20-25 minutes, I took a U-turn to return to the hotel. This time, I opted for the village road. It was 7.30 AM by then. The normal village life had started. Kids were going to school. In the morning sunlight, Tarkarli village was looking very soothing.

While coming back to the hotel via village road, I located the Tarkarli beach parking lot and accessed the beach through that, and stayed there for a few minutes. By the time, I reached the hotel, it was almost 8 am.

Car Mechanic

Last evening, after reaching the hotel, I requested the hotel staff to put me in touch with some local car mechanics. They told me that car mechanics would be available in Malvan town only. In the morning, they put me in touch with a local car mechanic named Mahasin Khan. Mahasin has a garage in Malvan town. He requested to get my vehicle there.

We were scheduled to go to Dandi beach in the same morning for some water sports. Dandi beach is adjacent to Malvan town. So, the plan was, after having breakfast, we would first go to the garage of Mahasin, would drop our vehicle there, and then go to Dandi beach by an autorickshaw.

Watersports in Tarkarli

There are two centers of water sports at Tarkarli and its adjacent area – Dandi beach at Malvan and Tsunami Island at Devbag Sangam beach. The offering includes scuba diving, parasailing, jet ski, banana ride, and bumper ride (two variants). Apparently, Tsunami Island is better for scuba diving.

For the rest, Dandi beach is better. The reason is that at Tsunami Island, the water sports are done in Karli River where water is relatively calm. At Dandi beach, it is done on the sea which offers waves and therefore causes more adrenalin rush. Further, the price tag at Dandi beach is slightly cheaper than that of Tsunami Island.

However, our decision to go to Dandi beach was not directed by all these technical and financial reasons. It was just a matter of convenience. Malvan town and Devbag Sangam beach were in opposite directions from Trakarli.

We were supposed to go to Malvan anyway to get the brake of our vehicle repaired and therefore it was convenient for us to go to Dandi beach from there as it is adjacent to Malvan town. Further, in the previous evening, one representative of one of the water sports agencies of Dandi beach came to our hotel and we had made an arrangement with him.

So, after breakfast, we started for Malvan. I was driving the vehicle at a snail’s pace so as to ensure minimal use of break. Once we reach Mahasin’s garage, he checked the vehicle and found that the problem is with the broken shoe of the rear left wheel. It was completely worn out.

Those brake shoes were not available at Malvan and had to be brought from Kolhapur. So, the vehicle would be delivered on the next day. About cost, he said that he would inform us about the same only after procuring those brake shoes because he did not have any idea about the price of the same.

Dandi Beach

We left our vehicle at Mahasin’s garage and reached Dandi beach by an auto-rickshaw. It was a short distance. However, the auto-rickshaw fellow charged Rs. 50/- realizing that we had no other option. It was around 11.30 am then.

Our water sports package was comprised of parasailing, banana ride, and two variants of a bumper ride. We decided not to go scuba diving because we had concerns about the safety standards. We do not enjoy Jet Ski that much and that’s why we exclude that too. The package cost was Rs. 1,000/- per person.

First, we did banana rides and bumper rides. Those were very exhilarating. Parasailing was at last. We along with 7-8 members of another group were taken a little bit inside the sea. There, we got transferred to a speed boat which took us for para-sailing. I was the first one to go.

After that, while waiting for others’ turns to be over, I took some random photos.

Once water sports got over, we came back to Tarkarli by auto rickshaw. Reaching Tarkarli, instead of going to the hotel, we decided to go to the beach. It was not a prudent decision. It was around 1.15 pm. By that time, beach sand was too hot. Nobody was there and we also came back from the beach to our hotel within 5 minutes.

We had our lunch at the hotel. We ordered two Surmai Thali and one Pomfret Thali. Each thali cost Rs. 300/-. Food was just ok type.

Devbag Sangam Beach

Our plan for the afternoon, rather a late afternoon, was to go to Devbag Sangam beach. Since our vehicle was at the garage, we requested the hotel staff to arrange for an autorickshaw. They obliged. The driver Nilesh Padkad was at the hotel by 4.10 pm. We started for Devbag Sangam beach at sharp 4.15 pm. The fare was settled at Rs. 150/-.

Devbag Sangam beach is at a distance of approximately 6.5 km from Tarkarli Nyahari Niwas towards the south. After the first 1 km, it is basically a narrow extension of the mainland with water bodies on both the side – Karli River at east and Arabian sea at west.

Karli river flowing from the east towards the sea takes a southward turn and flows close to the sea for about 6 Kms forming this narrow peninsula. The serpentine road passes through this narrow parcel of land from north to south with village houses on both sides. Many of those village houses have been converted into hotel/homestays.

We took a stop when we saw the Karli River for the first time.

Karli River

Few people asked us whether we were interested in boat rides. We said no and resumed our journey. Since the road was serpentine and narrow, the auto-rickshaw was going at a moderate speed. We were also enjoying the view of the green village.

In between, a group of youth was enquiring whether we were keen to do water sports at Tsunami Island. Obviously, our answer was negative. Finally, we had to stop at a place almost 1km away from the final destination point – the tip of the peninsula.

They said that the main attraction of Devbag Sangam beach is Tsunami Island. That can be accessed by boat only. Instead of taking the boat from Devbag Sangam beach, if we took the boat from that particular place, we would also get an experience of a boat ride on the Karli River. We found the logic appealing and got down from the auto-rickshaw.

Nilesh took Rs. 120 instead of the agreed rate of Rs. 150 since we were getting down 1 km before the destination. Honesty does exist. Since auto rickshaws were not readily available on that rough, we took Nilesh’s number so that we could call him for returning to Tarkarli.

The charge for the boat ride was Rs. 600/-. It would be a 40 minutes’ boating. We would be taken to Sangam Point, Bhogve beach, Seagull Island. Then we will be dropped at Tsunami Island. As and when we would wish to return from Tsunami Island, the boat would bring us back to the starting point.

From my earlier experiences, I knew that list and number of points did not matter. The 40 minutes’ boat ride was the main attraction.

The boarding point was a few hundred meters away from the road towards the east.

We started the boat ride at 4.45 pm towards the confluence.

After some time, we crossed Tsunami Island but we did not get down. As per the plan, we were supposed to get down on Tsunami Island in the return leg of the boat ride.

Bhogave Beach

After some time, we reached Bhogave beach. Bhogave beach is a nice secluded beach. It is on the opposite side of Devbag Sangam beach. It’s part of Vengurla Taluka.

We requested the boatman to take us near to the beach and allow us to get down there. He refused to do so saying it was not allowed. Instead of arguing with him, we preferred to enjoy the beauty of the beach and the surrounding from the boat. It was the beauty of tranquility and seclusion.

However, we managed to get down on Seagull point which is essentially a tiny island full of seagulls, by paying him additional Rs. 100/-. The island is at the confluence and in all probability, goes underwater at the time of high tide. We got down at the eastern tip of this tiny island and saw a number of seagulls at the western tip.

So, we walked towards the western tip to get a closer look. But more we moved closer; more birds started flying out. So, we started taking photos from a distance.

We spent around 10-15 minutes there. It was a nice feeling.

Tsunami Island

Then we started for Tsunami Island which is a bit upstream and reached there around 5.45 pm.

Locals say that Tsunami Island got formed by the 2004 tsunami. The island is a center for water sports. It has 5-6 counters of various water sports agencies. It also has 2-3 tea & food stalls. Most part of the island gets submerged water during high tide. We went there during low tide so couldn’t experience that.

We spent there around 20 minutes and had tea. Since we did water sports in the morning, we were not interested in water sports there. We were just soaking the ambiance.

We came back to the mainland around 6.20 pm. By that time, the Sun has started hide and seek game behind the trees. Sunset was approaching fast.

We had called Nilesh almost 15 minutes back. So, he was there. We started our return journey. Instead of directly going back to the hotel, we got down at the Tarkarli Beach Parking lot. The objective was to capture the picture of the sunset. We didn’t have much time and literally ran to the beach from the parking lot.

• Journey Ahead: Places to Visit in Tarkarli & Things to Do

We spent some more time on the beach and returned to our hotel when it got completely dark. Thus, day 3 of our trip came to an end. Please click on the link above to continue reading the next part of the travelogue.

Mumbai Tarkarli Road Trip – Conclusion

I hope the travelogue, pictures, and information on the Mumbai Tarkarli road trip were of help. If you have any questions or need any other details, please feel free to ask in the comments section below or at our Community Forum , and I will be happy to answer.

Santanu Bhaumik

By profession an engineer and a finance person, Santanu was born and brought up in Kolkata. However, since 2000 Santanu has been staying in Mumbai. Long-drive is Santanu's passion. His travel philosophy is 'Journey is the destination'. Beaty of nature and historical places attract Santanu most. Besides traveling, Santanu's other hobbies are reading, listening to music, photography, cooking, and watching football. Santanu is an avid fan of Kolkata football giant Mohun Bagan

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Your time and route from Mumbai was very confusing .why did you take the expressway if you wanted to come to nagothane from khalapur ?? Road from panvel to wadkhal is excellent . I want to know how was your experience driving from mangaon towards chiplun and then tarkarli . In your blog u havent mentioned road conditions.

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Women’s Road Trip from Mumbai: Tarkarli-Vengurla-Amboli

I had been wanting to drive along the Konkan coast Since Forever .

I finally coaxed my mom into accompanying me on this road trip. The plan was to not have a plan – drive towards Goa and have a stopover at any place along the route.

Yep. One of the reasons why I love road trips .

Leg 1: Mumbai to Ganpatipule

Although driving on national highways is a smooth experience and obviously quicker than the state highways, these are rarely scenic.

If it was up to me, I would have driven along the coast starting from Alibag. However, the issue with doing that is there are approximately five points where you either need to take a long road diversion or take a ferry.

Since we had a car, it was a little risky to depend on a ferry due to the frequency and probable waiting queue for cars. Hence, we played it safe and took the NH66 till Chiplun and then headed towards MSH4 via NH66E.

Also read about my road trip from Mumbai to Ganpatipule using the coastal route done in July 2021 on my way from Mumbai to Goa .

As soon as we took the turn to get on to NH66E, the atmosphere changed. I didn’t waste too much time in rolling down my windows. Nothing like taking in the countryside and feeling the wind in my hair, obviously along with a few drops of rain.

My dream road trip had begun.

We reached Ganpatipule in about six hours from Mumbai. Ganpatipule is a small beach town before Ratnagiri and has derived its name from its famous Ganpati temple.

Since we were making good time, we decided to have a quick lunch and make it to Tarkarli before sunset.

After a scrumptious fish curry at the beachside MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation) resort, we resumed with our southward journey towards Tarkarli.

Leg 2: Ganpatipule – Ratnagiri

The drive from Ganpatipule to Ratnagiri (around 25 km) is one of the best stretches of the Konkan coastal road. In my opinion, it is Indian version of US’s Route 1   and Australia’s Great Ocean Road , albeit a little too short.

And unlike its foreign counterparts, there is enough shoulder on the Indian coastal highway to stop your vehicle and take in the views.

Much needed for the driver.

And we did make numerous stops and that’s why this leg deserved its own section.

Leg 3: Ratnagiri – Tarkarli

The Good: This stretch right till Tarkarli is very scenic with numerous backwaters, small bridges, ghats, velvety mountains, coconut trees, ample greenery and frequent glimpses of white-capped Arabian sea from the top of the cliffs.

It was like a rendezvous with nature.

The Bad: The Airtel network from Ratnagiri-Tarkarli was weak due to which we kept losing our GPS connectivity and had to resort to the traditional way of asking passersby (and boy, were they few and far between) for directions.

The astonished look on the faces of those helpful villagers was quite amusing.

Two women driving on their own in the interiors of Maharashtra is not a very common sight.

The Ugly: By 5 pm we were about one hour from Tarkarli when quite a few things happened that stressed my mom out.

• It had started to get dark since it was a very cloudy day
• We lost our network connectivity and that’s why could not access our Google maps
• There were hardly any passersby on the road to help us with directions and the few that were there did not know where ‘Tarkarli’ was. After our initial few direction enquiries, we realized “Tarkarli” was not that familiar with the locals and they knew that region by “Malvan”.
• We were low on petrol and there were quite a few ghats on this stretch

With no map, I relied on my sense of direction and just made sure to drive southward along the sea. In the hindsight, probably the situation was worth getting stressed about but at that time my mom’s stress was stressing me out further.

The stressful drive lasted for one hour before we got our network connection back.

It was already nearing sunset by the time we reached Tarkarli and I was desperate to dip my feet in the sea while my mom was panicking over the fact that we did not have any confirmed accommodation. That is when I acquiesced to get to the MTDC resort, get a room and then head to the beach.

The location of the MTDC resort, Tarkarli was excellent (like all other MTDCs) – it was right on the beach with a beautiful open area leading to the beach. However, the rooms were terrible – they were dusty, swarming with mosquitoes, seemingly old construction and very poorly maintained.

Moreover, the rooms were expensive and certainly not worth it.

As much as I wanted to be done with the booking and head to the beach, I could not give in to this place. We drove along the coast and found a small place which was at a two-minute walking distance from the beach. The room was quite basic but had all the necessities.

I parked my car and literally ran to the beach, just in time to witness a spectacular sunset.

My mom strolled along behind me and in between the sound of the waves, I could faintly hear my mom saying “Phew! Boring banaa do ji ab is trip ko” a la Geet from Jab We Met.

This was off season at Tarkarli and all the adventure sports like scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, water scooter rides, houseboats had wrapped up by this time.

The next morning, we set out to explore the town in pouring rain. The walk from Tarkarli beach till Devbag Sangam point which is the confluence of Karli river and Arabian Sea is nothing short of blissful. You can either walk via road or via beach – we kept shuffling between the two.

The walk is nearly 8 km long and it took us around two hours. We walked on our way to Sangam point and took the local bus on our way back.

Since it was the monsoons, we could not visit the Sindudhurg fort and only saw it from the shore.

Leg 4: Tarkarli to Vengurla

This is a small town about 1.5 hours from Tarkarli and the drive between these two towns is beautiful, lined with verdant fields, deserted roads (not really an anomaly in this region, it seems) – true countryside drive.

The Chipi bridge over Karli river is a very nice spot for a quick stop to take in the views. And probably get a few photos.

The route also goes along the Sindhudhurg airport for quite a long stretch.

On reaching Vengurla, we booked a room in a small beach side hotel (having a total of 4 rooms) where we were the only ones staying! The staff who consisted of one manager/owner and one help were extremely helpful (after going through the initial shock of knowing the two of us had travelled all the way from Mumbai).

After a swim in the sea followed by hot tea-pakodas, we walked towards Navabag beach where Mandavi river meets the Arabian Sea.

We had some very pleasant experiences with the locals at Vengurla. Read about it here .

I did not get enough of this place and would certainly like to go back there.

Leg 5: Vengurla to Amboli

I skipped my morning swim in the sea as we were anyways planning to go to a waterfall later in the day.

After breakfast, we set out towards our next stop: Amboli Ghat waterfall.

I had planned the visit in such a way that it would be a weekday so that we could avoid the crowd.

Turns out that the crowd bit should have been least bit of my worry.

Due to the delay in monsoons that year, there was no water at this waterfall despite it being end June. Since I was already there, I decided to make the most of it and climb the waterfall.

Leg 6: Amboli to Mumbai

The state highway from Amboli to Kolhapur was another pretty stretch with lush green foliage on both sides of the narrow roads.

We took the state highway till Kolhapur and then got onto NH48

We had initially planned to halt around Kolhapur or Satara, however since we did not spend a lot of time at Amboli and were already at Kolhapur by afternoon, we decided to not stop anywhere and directly reach Mumbai.

As we were taking the busy NH48 and the Mumbai-Pune expressway, night driving was not an issue.

While crossing Kolhapur, try and stop there for a Kolhapuri spicy meal. We had some heavenly Kolhapuri Paneer there.

We reached Mumbai at around 1 AM and slept for 15 hours straight.

Afterall, we had driven for nearly 25 hours out of 70 hours.

• Network : The Airtel connectivity on most stretches of the MSH4 beyond Ratnagiri is very weak with Jio being the most dominant connection. If like me, you are dependent on Airtel, do download the offline maps.
• Winter (October – March) : This is the peak tourist season for south Konkan region and watersports are in full swing during this season. From a weather point of view, this time is perfect. The only con is that the area will be bustling with tourists (especially on weekends) and accommodation will be expensive and limited.
• Summer (April-May) : Summers are very hot and humid and, in my opinion, it would be best to avoid this region during the summers.
• Monsoon (June – September) : This season is perfect for the drive. If you are a nature lover, love the sound and sight of the rough sea, want to have a relaxing trip and are not interested in water sports, this would be a good time to visit. We visited in June (just before the onset of monsoons) and by this time, most of the hotels/restaurants had shut down. It’s also a good time to get the best hotel deals.
• There are very few petrol pumps on the MSH4 and since there are quite many ghats on this route, make sure to have enough petrol.
• Cuisine : Try the Malvani thali in Tarkarli and Kolhapuri food while crossing Kolhapur.
• Mosquitoes : Especially in Tarkarli and Vengurla, we faced some issue with mosquitoes and hence it is advisable to carry insect repellant and preferably find a room with mosquito nets.
• Food availability : Since it was off season and there were no other guests in both our hotels. Hence, their restaurants were not functional and were only serving tea. If you are visiting during this season, make sure to have some food with you (instant noodles, biscuits, peanuts). Apart from the hotel, most standalone restaurants were also shut.
• Duration : We stopped for one night at Tarkarli and one night at Vengurla. I believe that was not enough. I would recommend at least three nights along the Konkan coast.

Things to Do

• Water sports: These are open from October – March every year
• Eat Malvani food: We ate it “Atithi Bamboo” hotel and can certainly vouch for this thali. Another recommended place was Chaitanya
• Sindhudhurg fort: This fort was built by Shivaji in the 17 th century and is a protected monument. We unfortunately could not visit as it was shut.
• Devbag Sangam point: Sangam of Karli river and Arabian sea
• Walk along Devbag beach and Karli river
• Relax and enjoy the pristine beach. Walk along the beach
• Vengurla lighthouse
• Walk in the town to get a feel of the Konkan life
• Mochemad beach is an Olive Ridley turtle nesting site and is about 20 minutes drive from Vengurla
• Walk along the backwaters of Mandavi river

Accommodation

Below are some decent options. We did not stay at these places as we found these resorts while exploring the area:

• Tarkarli: There are quite a few options in Devbag and that should be the area to stay at.  Many of these are beach facing good properties. We had breakfast at Konkan Breeze resort which seemed decent. Avoid staying in Tarkarli town.
• Vengurla:  We came across a decent resort during our walk to Navabag beach – “Golven resort”. We did not stay here, but saw the rooms (in preparation for our next visit to this region.)   https://golvenresorts.com/

Final Words

It is definitely one of the best driving routes in India. No wonder it is a favourite with road trip lovers as well as bikers.

Contrary to our expectations, the condition of the roads throughout our 1100 km drive was very good; especially considering we were on state highways for most part. However, the condition of road is not a constant and it is advisable to check GPS for any road constructions.

The region is not as untouched and unexplored as it was about ten years ago. However, relative to its neighbouring Goa, it is definitely ‘more virgin’.

Also, Maharashtra government recently approved the plan to have beach shacks along eight of the Konkan beaches. The combination of ‘seafood-mojito-sand in our toes-sea breeze’ will soon be closer to home for Mumbaikars.

@Konkan – I Will Be Back!

Priyanka Dhankher

I am the owner/driver of this blog and I love road trips. Women only road trips is a rarity in India and through this blog, I would like to inspire women like me to hit the road. Lack of male co-passenger should not be a deterrent. It took me a lot of years to finally go on my first women only road trip (in 2016) and since then there has been no stopping me. One long distance trip (>1000 km) and a few shorter ones per year is my aim.

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MUMBAI GOA ROAD TRIP – THE COASTAL ROUTE

Road trips are fun to explore new places. India encompasses numerous spots across different parts throughout the country. So, it doesn’t matter which part of the country one lives in, there is always an option of planning a road trip in India.

We did a 10 days motorcycle road trip from Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai via the Coastal Route traversing through scenic seaside villages with endless stretches overlooking the sea. Ride on the sea with your vehicle loaded on a ferry and feel the sea breeze showering you with salted kisses. The coastal route is worth an experience.

This route is less explored as it takes much more time than the other two popular routes of Mumbai Goa Highway (NH66) and Mumbai-Pune-Bangalore Highway (NH4). If you are a traveller and like to roam the roads just like us, this route is for you.

In this article, we will guide you through the coastal route and share our experiences which can help you plan this beautiful road trip.

Table of Contents

DAY 1 – MUMBAI TO HARIHARESHWAR

Route – Mumbai~Kashid~Murud Janjira~Agardanda~Dighi~Harihareshwar (222 kms)

Ferry Point – Agardanda to Dighi Port. (From 8 am every one hour till 9:30 pm)

Our stay on day 1 was at Harihareshwar. You can also plan to finish your day at Shrivardhan which is around 20 kms before Harihareshwar.

Once you hit NH66, just before Karnala there are many breakfast options. We ate at Joshi Wadewale serving authentic Maharashtrian breakfast. Puneri misal is a must try.

Move ahead to Alibaug via Vadkhal junction on NH66. The coastal route begins from here. Skip the halt at Alibag as it can be easily explored any other day from Mumbai. Around 30 kms from Alibag and on the way towards Murud Janjira is Kashid Beach . There are lots of shacks with hammocks offering snacks, cold drinks, and coconut water. You can relax here for some time. 

If you are looking for a more secluded beach, then skip Kashid and ride 15 minutes further to Nandgaon Beach . A peaceful and silent place with clean water. Good place to relax in shade of the coconut trees. There are not many eateries here.  

We took our first ferry at 1:15pm from Agardanda jetty. It drops at Dighi Port situated on the bank of Rajpuri creek in 15 minutes. From here, Harihareshwar is 48 kms. Road from Dighi is under construction but still a manageable ride.

Sadguru Krupa Khanaval (7350380167) on Dighi road serves homemade meals at a reasonable price. We tried veg & non veg thali. Food was simple and tasty.

Harihareshwar Beach is a stretch of calm and serene waters with unpolluted cool breeze wafting along the sea-shore. After a long ride, this is a perfect place to spend the evening. Visit the 16th century historic Harihareshwar Temple located on the coast. It offers a great combination of natural beauty with spiritual enhancement.

DAY 2 – HARIHARESHWAR to GANPATIPULE

Route – Harihareshwar~Bagmandla~Vesvi~Harnai~Ladghar~Dabhol~Dhopave~Guhagar~Tavsal~ Jaigad~Ganpatipule (164 kms)

Ferry Point-   

• Bagmandla to Vesvi (From 7:30 am every 1 hour)
• Dabhol to Dhopave (From 6:45 am every 45 min)
• Tavsal to Jaigad (From 6:40 am every 1 hour)

Day 2 is all about ferry crossing. There are 3 ferries to cross. We took the first ferry at 10:30 am. We were late as we spent the morning doing photography at Harihareshwar.

After a 30 minutes ride, you reach Bagmandla Jetty . The ferry crosses the river Savitri and drops you to another side called Vesvi in 5-10 minutes. It saves you almost 30-40 kms of ride.

Once you reach Vesvi, you need to head towards Dabhol Jetty via Kelshi~Harnai~Murud~route. This is a wonderful stretch of internal village roads. There are many places where you would like to stop and take your time to admire the views and take photographs. Of course you should, as you are roaming the roads to enjoy the journey, aren’t you?

We took our 2nd ferry from Dabhol at 3:45 pm which dropped us at Dhopave in 10 minutes. From here, your next destination is Tavsal Jetty which is 50 kms away. And then, 22 kilometers more and you reach Ganpatipule.

We would like to share a small experience here. It was already 4:30 pm when we left for Tavsal. Our concern was whether we would be able to catch the 6:40 pm ferry. Missing this means waiting for another one hour. The roads were pretty good but narrow with a lot of hairpin turns and for miles we were the only souls to be seen. You can imagine the thrill of riding alone.

It was just when we were soaked in our aloneness, climbing the ghats we came across two young cyclists who were slowly pedaling their way up. I slowed down the bike and initiated a quick conversation. Cycling all the way from Mumbai they were also going to Goa. This was their first bicycle trip. They too were heading towards the jetty. I informed them about the ferry timings. Cheering them up I accelerated. We wish we could stop and listen to their on road experiences, but we did not want to miss the ferry.

We reached the jetty 15 minutes before time. There were not many passengers. We were waiting for the ferryman to allow us in. And when he did, I got up to start my motorcycle and unexpectedly the cyclists turned up just before the ferry was about to leave. And there we were, stretching ourselves and one of them sharing their experiences as the ferry started moving with the wind gently kissing our faces. Their story reflected courage and determination. It was a good feeling to meet these inspiring souls. 

After a 20 minutes of ferry ride, we reached Jaigad Jetty. Knowing we wouldn’t meet again, bidding them goodbye we parted our ways.

We reached Ganpatipule at 8:30 pm.

DAY 3 – GANPATIPULE to TARKARLI

Route – Ganpatipule~AareWare~Pawas~Devgad~Tarkarli (181 kms)

No more ferry crossing. Right till you reach Malvan, ride on this beautiful stretch with wonderful views of lush greens, clear, sparkling waters of pristine white beaches, and ancient colorful temples each of which has a unique story to tell.

Before you begin the ride, visit the 400 year old famous Ganpatipule Temple situated on the beach.  Around 1 km from the temple is Prachin Konkan Museum . This is an open air museum featuring sculptures depicting traditional konkan life and culture. A trip to Ganpatipule without visiting this is incomplete.

After a 30 minutes of ride, you will reach a combination of two beaches Aare & Ware which are located next to each other. The stretch is so breathtaking. Definitely a must halt. There is a certain freedom in finding a small piece of the world that belongs only to you, if only for a short time.

There are many places on this route where you would like to stop. Visit some villages on the route. Talk to the locals, fishermen. The people of Konkan are very helpful and humble.

Other places to explore enroute – Devgad & Kunkeshwar

We reached Malvan at 7:00 pm. Our stay was at Ghar Malvankarache (8600381490) – a homestay run by a humble family. They have budget friendly rooms which are clean and comfortable. But above all the food is just awesome. I tried Prawns Masala with Malvani Vade. It was simply delicious. Next day morning for breakfast, Archana aunty served us Ghavane with Cocunut chutney. Whenever I visit Malvan again, I am definitely going to eat here.

DAY 4 – EXPLORE MALVAN

A day is not enough to explore Malvan. Malvan is a kind of place that makes you want to stay on forever if possible – with the waves and the sands, the trees and the stars. But even if you are here for a day or two, you will take back something- if nothing else a snapshot of a unique seashell on a mesmerizing beach.

Take a leisurely walk through the villages, when sunlight filters in through the palms. You will pass women sorting dried fish outside their homes. Give them a smile and you will surely receive it back. This little Konkan town has a bustling jetty with a tangle of boats and roof tiled homes where the scent of wood smoke and aromas of fish curry drift into your memories.

Places you shouldn’t miss to see – Tarkarli Beach , Chiwla Beach , Deobagh Village & Sindhudurg Fort

If you love watersports, then indulge yourself in Scuba Diving , Dolphin Safari and other water activities held here. 

DAY 5 – TARKARLI to GOA

Route – Tarkarli~Vengurla~Shiroda~Goa (109 kms)

It was time to go GOA. We were excited.

As we were riding towards Vengurla past peeping palm trees, towards a turn I heard a voice which seemed familiar to me. I turned to see and it was just what we hadn’t expected. There they were: the two cyclists. We were happy to meet them once again. 

We used different modes of transport while roaming the roads but we could connect with each other the joy of enjoying the road trips. Road trips are full of surprises, isn’t it? Who knows, we could even meet in Goa.

Keep riding 50 kms till you reach Vengurla. Leisurely ride past the village in the shadow of the verdant plantations of cashewnuts, mango and coconut trees.

Around 3 km from the Vengurla market, Sagareshwar Beach is hidden away behind rows of tall casuarinas swaying in the wind. A small temple of Sagareshwara (Lord of the Sea) is located on the beach.

Located at the end of a winding hilly road and about a 45 minute ride from Sagareshwar is Shiroda Beach. A less explored and virgin region of the Konkan, Shiroda beach is carpeted with silvery white sands, cool blue waters and gentle sea breeze.

Other places to explore enroute – Nivati Beach , Redi Beach & Sawantwadi

We reached Goa at 4 pm. Our stay was in Anjuna, North Goa. Having checked in our guest house and freshening up, we spent the evening at Vagator Beach. If you are a party going person; then this is definitely the place for you with rave parties going till the wee hours of night. We somehow managed to find our small corner of happiness on this crowded beach

DAY 6, 7 & 8 – GOA, GOA & ONLY GOA

Hurray!! Finally in Goa. Yes, the much awaited destination. You have to plan these 3 days well depending on where you wish to stay between North & South Goa. These will again depend on your travel taste and what you want to experience in Goa. For peace and solitude, and offbeat experiences, head to South Goa.

We will share in short how we spent our 3 days in Goa –

Day 1 – We explored places which were near our guest house from Anjuna. Overall distance covered 40 kms exploring Baga beach, Sinquerim Fort, Reis Magos Fort, Fontainhas & Chapora. You must try Fruit Salad with Ice Cream at Scarlet Juice Centre, Chapora.

Day 2 – This day we rode 85 kms to South Goa to experience kayaking in the backwaters of Cola Beach . Cola beach is one of those offbeat destinations, where the beautiful blue lagoon meets the unstoppable wave of the Arabian sea.

You can rent a kayak for 30 minutes to surf through the backwater at Rs 150 only.

On your way back to North Goa, if you are able to reach before dusk take the route through Parra Road .  Lined with palm trees and fields on both sides, end your day watching the magical sunset.

Day 3 – An impulsive decision and we were riding towards Ribandar Jetty from where a ferry (free of cost) would take us to Chorao Island . Having done with beaches we wanted to explore something different. It seemed we had escaped into a sleepily quaint, laid-back and picturesque village from a different era with its Portuguese-styled manors and churches. It is also home to the offbeat Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary .

Once done with the island, we headed straight towards Morjim Beach to have lunch at Smoke Fish Cafe (8975557019) The restaurant is run by a family on the terrace serving authentic Goan homemade cuisine. One of the best foods we had in Goa.

We ended our last day shopping at Anjuna Flea Market and then taking a quiet walk on Anjuna Beach retrospecting on our journey from day one. This road trip had been one of the best things in life we had experienced.

Two more days on the road still…. The journey was not over yet.

DAY 9 – GOA to MURUD (DAPOLI)

Route – Goa~Kankavli~Chiplun~Khed~Dapoli~Murud (392 kms)

This was a long ride for us. Almost did 400 kms. We took NH66, the four lane Mumbai-Goa highway till Khed and then took a diversion towards Dapoli.

When we had halted at Sangameshwar for lunch, we decided not to stay in any of the hotels on the highway but instead chose to ride a few extra kilometers and stay on the beach. It was as if the sea was calling us back to the coastal route. So I called Aviraj Niwas, a homestay at Murud Beach in Dapoli where I had stayed earlier and immediately booked a room.

The highway is in good condition from Goa to Kankavli and you will enjoy riding on this four lane highway cruising at 60 kmph. After Lanja the road turns into a two lane. And you have to ride carefully as the road widening work is in progress and there are diversions every few meters.

These bumpy roads were tiring for both of us. But as soon as we left the highway and took a diversion to Dapoli we felt relief. We were once again riding on the coastal route. The sky at the sunset formed a perfect backdrop for a ride along the winding road. And in no time the moon slowly climbed up and casted its silvery reflection.

DAY 10 – MURUD (DAPOLI) to MUMBAI

Route – Murud~Dapoli~Mandangad~Tol Phata~Mangaon~Mumbai (250 kms)

Tired, but still we got up early in the morning as we had to go to Murud Beach for Dolphin Safari. We decided on this at dinner last night while talking to our host. He assured us that dolphins are guaranteed to be seen. So we thought of taking a chance. We did see a few of them after a long wait in the middle of the sea. The ferryman was kind enough not to drop us at shore without the sighting of dolphins.

Murud is a small town with a scenic and long stretch of beach dotted with crab holes and swaying palms. It also has many beach resorts situated amidst coconut plantations.

Olive Ridley Sea Turtles have also been spotted here

We explored a new route for our last day on the road. From Dapoli market, we took a left turn towards Mandangad . It took us to Mangaon on NH66 through internal village roads.

Returning home after being 10 days on the road was a bit depressing. I remembered one of John Denver’s compositions, ‘’ Hey, it’s good to be back home again”. 

This homecoming was quite different from all the others I’ve had in my life. Coming home conjures up numerous emotions, and we were returning home with pleasant memories.

– Clement & Steffe

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A riveting account. Could not stop till I reached the end. A picturesque and very personal account of the beautiful coastal route to and from Goa. Safe travels my friends.

Thank you so much!!

Can you share details of stay each day on coastal route. I am planning this route in a weeks time.

Hi Saurabh,

Sorry, I missed out on your comment. Were you able to do the coastal trip? I would be happy to know your experiences on the road.

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A trip to Tarkarli.. 

The Plan (MARCH 2016)

Tarkarli Beach

Have always heard praises for this place for its serene beaches, scuba diving and the delicious local food. People often feel the zest for a GOA trip but neglect this small yet budding village on the way which is starting to get accolades among the travelers community for the solitude it provides. So after a lot of iterations, we finally decide to visit TARKARLI !! A group of 7 mad heads (engineers) on a road trip from Mumbai to Tarkarli (approx 480 kms)

Note: Its better to have your vehicle to Tarkarli as there is no such public transport to travel within the village. If not, you can go to Kudal railway station (nearest) and a catch the state bus to Malwan. There you can hire bikes from the locals. But dont expect the ones like Goa. The bikes are few in numbers and without the commercial permit (no yellow number plate)

Day 0 (Road trip)

With an untimely shower for the month of March couple of days back, we get ready for the long overnite drive from Powai, Mumbai. The wheels roll and we head towards the Mumbai- Goa highway (NH 17, new numbered to NH 66). Songs play, we all banter and with time all fall asleep at around 4am. Our driver (aka Dada) too takes a short nap (of course with car parked) to start again. The road has a few ghats until one enters Malwan where the roads narrow down and we see early morning street markets, school children. After almost a 10 hour long ride and coupe of wrong turns, we reach Tarkarli

Day 1 - TARKARLI (SCUBA DIVING)

Without a lot a searching, we got a descent local cottage named Konkan Villa on the Malwan-Tarkarli road having comfortable rooms, good local food and proximity from the beach (don't know the name but not the tarkarli beach).

Sindhudurg Fort

First thing first, SCUBA DIVING. The cottage owner helped us out arranging for the Scuba near Sindhudurg Fort on the Malwan- Tarkarli road. Don't worry as the prices here are fixed at INR 1650/- which includes the underwater photography and a 2 minute video. I would personally suggest do not go for snorkling as you are just a couple feet under water watching the corals (Snorkling cost around INR 500) whereas SCUBA is approximately 20 ft deep. We reach the place, and the excitement builds just looking at the SCUBA gear.

SCUBA: Well I fall short of words to express this experience. The gear is on, instructions given, and you take the dip. The world under water just seems so unrealistic as if this is a dream. All you hear is the sound of you inhaling and the blowing bubbles when you exhale. The colorful fish around, so many in number and the red coral. The clear sea helps you see it all. After a while, of swimming around and above the corals, one can feel the pressure in the ears after about 15 mins under water. But you tend to still signal your guide ' everything is fine' . You just don't want to end this and keep swimming around when my guide pulls me out and back to the real world. So many sounds hit your ear, vision becomes more clear and you start wondering whether the last 20 minutes were real !!!

After the wonderful experience, we skip the Sindhudurg fort due to the scorching sun and head to a local restaurant for some food. The food here is the same in all the hotels, be it the cost or the taste. And both will make you happy. For the evening, we head towards Rock garden for the sunset. A very beautiful garden ruined by a lot of crowd. Could not find peace but the brink of the twilight was a good compensation.

NOTE: Check out Chiwla beach for good sea facing cottages at affordable prices (We missed it)

Day 2 (Tsunami Islands)

We started the day early as we had to go for water sports as well as Tsunami islands. The previous night saw some running and yelling on the beach. Scary pranks, ghost stories and running all the way to outlast each other. Not to forget the home made delicious food. The Malwani made chicken was the pick of the dishes served with hot Vadas (Kombdi- Vade). My another friend happened to visit Tarkarli at the same time so I booked a cottage for his family just beside ours. The night passed with some candid discussions and babaji to accompany. We reach the same beach from where we started for SCUBA. For water sports, one can go to Devbaugh, Tsunami island too, but it can upset your pocket a bit. Adding to the fact that at Devbaugh, water sports is done in backwaters whereas at Sindhudurg, its the bumpy sea which is more fun. In all we spent INR 600/- (includes bana ride, 2 bumpy ride, jet ski and kayaking ). Another INR 700 for parasailing, which gives you a breathtaking view which is worth every penny spent.

Devbaug Beach

For the evening, we check out from Konkan villa and head towards Tsunami islands, Devbaugh for another sunset. The name actually comes from the Tsunami in 2004 which resulted in the formation of this small island, which magically submerges underwater at night. One can enjoy the serenity of the still backwaters and just lay down on the sand. The islands actually seem to be the "Indian version of Kaho na Pyaar hai" island as quoted by one of my friends.

The sun crosses the horizon, and its time to say adios to this beautiful village located in Malvan. Tarkarli wins it for its tranquility, originality and yes food.!!

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SCUBA= INR 1650/-

Water Sports + Parasailing = INR 1200/-

Food = approx INR 300/- per day

Stay = INR 1200/- per room per day (4 ppl in a room)

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Tarkarli - Malvan - Sindhudurg - Maharashtra - India Tarkarli falls under Malvan Taluka / Tehsil of Sindhudurg District in Maharashtra State in India, so the nearest halting point from anywhere in India, is Malvan City or Malvan Taluka Place. Suggestions from Mumbai to Tarkarli, Malvan

Mumbai to Tarkarli by Road

If you have your own vehicle then just drive by NH17 or NH4 via Mumbai - Pune Express Highway for around 510 Kms from Mumbai to Malvan.

You can opt for one of the numerous options:   State Transport Buses from Parel, Bombay Central, Thane and Borivali S.T. Stands   Private Tourist Luxury and Volvo Buses run almost daily from various places in Mumbai to Malvan, Tarkarli.   You can hire a Car like Indica or Maruti Alto or an SUV like Sumo, Xylo, Qualis or Innova from very large of number of private players in Mumbai.

Mumbai to Tarkarli by Train

Trains are available till Kudal a near by Railway Station which is at 50 Kms from Malvan City and an additional 6 Kms to Tarkarli Beach. From Kudal take an autorickshaw to Tarkarli. Trains are available from Mumbai and Pune as well. Please follow the website http://www.indianrail.gov.in for more information about the available trains and for online booking of train tickets go to http://www.irctc.co.in

Mumbai to Tarkarli by Air

If you are an International Tourist then the nearest Airport will be Mumbai, Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Anyone whose is in Mumbai will need a Domestic Flight to Dabolim, Goa which is the nearest airport to Tarkarli, Malvan From Dabolim Airport you will need to hire a Taxi or a private car to Tarkarli, Malvan. Also you can travel by Tourist Buses from Panjim (the capital of Goa State) to Malvan, Tarkarli.

Pune to Tarkarli by Road

If you have your own vehicle then just drive by NH48, NH66 or via Shirur Satara Rd and NH48 for around 440 Kms from Pune to Malvan.

You can opt for one of the numerous options:   State Transport Buses from Pune Station S.T. Stand.   Private Tourist Luxury Buses run daily from Pune to Malvan, Tarkarli.   You can hire a Car like Indica or Maruti Alto or an SUV like Sumo, Xylo, Qualis or Innova from very large of number of private players in Pune.

Pune to Tarkarli by Train

There is no direct train between Pune and Kudal, Malvan. You can take Pune - Ernakulam Super Fast Express, Train Number – 22150 from Pune to Kankavli which is around 50 kms from Tarkarli. From Kankavli you will need to hire a Taxi or a private car to Tarkali, Malvan. Also you can travel by State Transport Buses from Kankavli to Malvan, Tarkarli.You can take Koyna Express from Pune to Satara then take any private vehicle from Satara to Malvan.

Pune to Tarkarli by Air

There is no direct connectivity of flight between Pune and Malvan. Anyone who is in Pune will need a Domestic Flight to Dabolim, Goa which is the nearest airport to Tarkarli, Malvan. From Dabolim Airport you will need to hire a Taxi or a private car to Tarkali, Malvan. Also you can travel by Tourist Buses from Panjim (the capital of Goa State) to Malvan, Tarkarli.

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These 5 Road Trips From Mumbai Will Test Your Driving Skills!

We have a list of 5 adventure road trips from mumbai that will keep you on the edge of your seat and put your driving skills to test..

By: Shubhanjana Das Published: Nov 21, 2021 10:00 AM IST

Weekdays are for working from home, and weekends are for road trips that spike your adrenaline! If you are in Mumbai , we have a few road trips in mind that will keep you on the edge of your seat before you go back to your home office on Monday. Here are five adventure road trips from Mumbai for thrill-seekers. By Shubhanjana Das

1. Mumbai To Tarkarli

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One need not venture out of Maharashtra to find beaches less crowded, vistas more captivating, and the drive more challenging than the city traffic. The 13-hour-long drive to Tarkarli in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra takes you meandering through local villages, ghats, forts, the shore, and a few quaint towns. Despite its sharp twists, turns and potholes, it is one of the best drives in the Konkan region. Snorkelling, the Sindhudurg Fort, dolphin spotting, and staying in a houseboat are only a few of Tarkarli’s offerings to its scant visitors.

Total distance: 500 km

Duration of the road trip: 10 hours approx.

Best time to visit: October to March

Things to keep in mind: You can take the SH 4 route rather than NH 17 and NH 4. Although that does come with its share of challenges as over and above the distance, the road isn’t in the best condition.

Where to stay: Neelam’s Countryside

Where to stop and eat: Any humble shack at Srivardhan beach, fish thali in Dhabol, Konkani fare in Ganapatipule, Malvai style home-cooked fish thali at Malvan beach.

2. Mumbai To Trivandrum

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One of the road trips from Mumbai less taken by voyagers, the (rather long) drive to Trivandrum offers more than any picture could come close to portraying. Brace yourself for the spellbinding magic of the seas, the hills and the sheer grandeur of the changing frames from your car window. During the drive, you’ll be passing through Goa’s beaches, Kochi’s bewitching greenery, and Alleppey’s backwaters; the drive could very well take longer than the distance requires.

Trivandrum is a treasure sitting in the heart of Kerala with a long list of things to do, see, and experience. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Dam, Vizhinjam Lighthouse, the Indian Coffee House, Samudra beach, and Meenmutty Waterfalls are definitely some of the must-visit spots.

Total distance: 1,682 km

Duration of the road trip: 32 hours

Best time to visit: October to February

Things to keep in mind: It is advised to figure out your halts in advance since this is going to be more than just a regular weekend getaway.

Where to stay: The Travancore Heritage Beach Resort

Where to stop and eat: Bomra’s in Candolim, Goa, Sri Muruga cafe in Kochi, Chakara in Alleppey.

3. Mumbai To Rann of Kutch

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The Rann of Kutch is hands down one of the most striking landscapes you will come across. It is also a stark contrast and welcome relief as opposed to the concrete jungle of Mumbai.

The lunar landscape with nothing but the horizon in view — Rann of Kutch — fills you with much more than you can anticipate. The drive itself will take you through unknown corners of Maharashtra before your senses gradually adapt to the ever-charming and colourful sites of Gujarat . All the authentic Gujarati food you will find on the way and the sunset at Rann of Kutch makes this long drive more than worth it.

Total distance: 932 km

Duration of the road trip: 16 hours

Best time to visit: During the Kutch Festival, from November to February

Things to keep in mind: You need to seek permission from the local DSP at Dhordo with ID proof to be allowed to visit Rann of Kutch.

Where to stay: Great Rann Resort

Where to stop and eat: Vadodara for steaming hot puri bhaji , Bhachau for Kutchi Dabeli, traditional Gujarati thali at Dholavira.

4. Mumbai To Kashedi Ghat

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The  belle vue of the Western Ghats on the road trip from Mumbai to Kashedi Ghat’s verdant greenery and sinuous curves may have you looking for your car keys and venture out right away. However, one of the shortest trips from Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, Kashedi Ghat receives only infrequent travellers despite its transfixing views. Why? Because of the local legend of the ghost that haunts the ghat, notoriously known to stop passing cars. If you fail to stop, you might meet with an accident. #chills

Total distance: 193.5 km

Duration of the road trip: 4 hours 27 minutes approx.

Best time to visit: Monsoon season

Things to keep in mind: Kashedi Ghat is infamous for its landslides, accidents, and supernatural presence. It is suggested to avoid the Poladpur-Khed stretch after sundown.

Where to stay: Kingsden Island and Resort

Where to stop and eat: Shree Datta Snacks at Khopoli, Shreekar The Dhaba at Kolad, and any roadside shanty for kokum sharbat.

5. Mumbai To Mount Abu

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More than the road, the 14-hour-long road trip from Mumbai to Rajasthan’s only hill station, Mount Abu, is sure to be a stretch for even seasoned drivers. Throughout the distance, you will be accompanied by changing sceneries outside your window. It also gives you access to explore Jodhpur and Jaipur, both located at a close distance.

Total distance: 765 km

Duration of the road trip: 14 hours

Best time to visit: November to June

Things to keep in mind: Rajasthan is known for its hot days and cold nights. So, make sure you’re prepared for the sudden change in temperature with warm clothes and medicines, if necessary.

Where to stay: Palanpur Palace Hotel

Where to stop and eat: Daman Delite Restaurant in Daman, The Lime Tree in Surat, Kinara Dhaba en route Ahmedabad.

Related: #TnlRoadTrips: You Need To Check Out These 5 Culinary Road Trips From Mumbai!

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How To Reach Tarkarli

Tarkarli is a small village in the taluk of Malvan in the Sindhudurg district of the western coasts of Maharashtra . Located in the southernmost parts of the state bordering Goa , the coastal village is renowned for its long, narrow coastline and its sandy beaches, temples and ample choices of water sports. Tarkarli lies on the confluence of the Karli River that meanders along the village to join the Arabian Sea. Tarkarli lies about 8 km to the south of Malvan and about 540 km from the capital city of Mumbai , about 410 km from Pune and 147 km from Goa.

Tarkarli is easily accessible by air, road or rail, being a touristy beach town and the most ideal way to reach the town would be by rail. We will tell you about the best way to reach Tarkarli and the local transport options available there.

Goa ’s Dabolim International Airport, located around 28 km to the southwest of Panaji, is the airport nearest to Tarkarli. The airport serves domestic flights to and from Mumbai , Pune , New Delhi , Chennai , Indore , Bengaluru , Kolkata and Hyderabad . The airport also caters to international flights from Singapore , Muscat, Doha, Dubai , Kuwait and Tel Aviv. You can book a cab from Goa to Tarkarli or ride a bus as well.

Other nearest domestic airports are the Belgaum Airport (159 km), Kolhapur Airport (193 km) or Ratnagiri ’s Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Airport (147 km) that flies domestic services to cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Thirupathi and Mysuru. You can hire a cab from either of these airports to Tarkarli.

Tarkarli does not have a railway station, but can be easily accessed from the nearest towns of Sindhudurg (about 31 km), Kudal (about 32 km) or Kankavli (about 50 km) railway stations that run on the Konkan railways. From any of these railway stations you can hire a cab, an auto rickshaw or board a state transport bus to Tarkarli.

There are weekly, bi weekly and daily trains from Goa , Mumbai , Pune , New Delhi , Thiruvananthapuram, Patna and Jabalpur etc that halt at Kudal and Sawantwadi stations. A number of trains, like Konkan Kanya Express (Mumbai CST – Madgaon), Shri Ganganagar Kochuveli Express ( Rajasthan – Kerala ) halt at Kudal. If you are getting a cab from the railway station to Tarkarli, you could even use the cab for a sightseeing trip for a day or two.

You can drive to Tarkarli from Mumbai that’s about 540 km on the Mumbai Kolhapur route and about 475 km on the Panvel Kochi route. Private and state transport buses are available from Pune , Mumbai and Goa to Malvan , wherefrom you could hop onto a bus to Tarkarli. Malvan is easily accessible by road from all parts of Maharashtra and Goa. A drive to Tarkarli from Mumbai that meanders along the beautiful ghat roads at Lonavala, Amboli and Satara are worthy of a beautiful holiday trip.

Tourists, who are on a tour of Malvan, usually take a journey to Tarkarli as there are good transport facilities with auto rickshaws or cabs that can be hired for the short trip from Malvan to the beach town. Local buses also run from Malvan to Tarkarli village.

Getting Around

Since Tarkarli is a small coastal fishing village, there might not be any upmarket means to travel. There are the buses that ride all the way from Malvan that you can use to hop off at the nearest stop. You could hire an auto rickshaw or better still, hire a cab from Malvan for a day’s trip around town.

If you are staying in a resort, the manager might help you call in a cab for sightseeing. Or you could hire a two wheeler from Malvan. If you are travelling to Tarkarli in a good season, you might as well hike around town, taking in the sights for the place is a small one and a walk would be a lovely way to sightsee.

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Tarkarli is a village in the Malavan district of Maharashtra, famous for its clear beaches and water sports. TravelTriangle offers the best deals on the 2 nights 3 days Tarkarli Tour Package. Enjoy a congenial stay at a resort with lip-smacking breakfasts. Comfortable transfers involve pick-up and drop-off facilities, adding to your pleasant experience.

Seek blessings of God by visiting the famous places of worship of the region like Jay Ganesh Mandir, Kunkeshwar Temple, and Rameshwar Temple. The package includes historical forts like Sindhudurg Fort, Devgad Fort, and Vijaydurg Fort. Additionally, you can also indulge in water sports like Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, and witness the fish auction at Malvan Beach.

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Upon arrival at Sindhudurg, get transferred to your hotel. Check in and enjoy some free time. Your Tarkarli Sightseeing Package lets you visit Sindhudurg Fort and Jay Ganesh Mandir. You can indulge in water sports like Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at your own cost and witness the fish auction at Malvan Beach. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

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The second day of your Tarkarli Travel Package begins with a delectable breakfast. After that, visit Kunkeshwar Temple, Devgad Fort, Rameshwar Temple, and Vijaydurg Fort. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Tarkarli: Departure

It’s time to bid farewell after some sightseeing!

After a yummy breakfast, check out of the hotel. Proceed to enjoy Dolphin Safari and if time permits, indulge in some shopping. Get transferred to Mumbai Railway Station to board your train for the onward journey. Your Tarkarli Tourism Package ends with some magical memories.

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20 Best Road Trips From Mumbai for a Great Memory!

by middha on March 9, 2018

Living in Mumbai can leave you feeling trapped and helpless due to the piling pressure and the inexplicable monotony of everyday life. Relieve yourself and relive the simple pleasures of life as you treat yourself to the astounding God Made views which have been made accessible through the man-made roads of today.

Be it an off for a day, a weekend or a week, you can take your pick when living in Mumbai owing to the wonderful location of the place. There are a lot of options for a one-day road trip from Mumbai.

As you pack through your trip, we will do our bit and help you with the some of the best options for road trips around Mumbai that have been compiled specifically with the view to help you rejuvenate from the maddening life of a metropolitan city.

Excellent Road Trips From Mumbai

One day road trips from mumbai (up to 150kms. from mumbai), 1. mumbai to lonavala.

Mumbai to Lonavala

A drive through the spectacular Mumbai – Pune highway is where the magic of this drive initiates and ends on a place as magnificent as Lonavala where the experience is further enhanced and revelled by the travellers. Amazing roads, combined with an exquisite view, what more is to be asked of a road trip. This drive from Mumbai to Lonavala falls among the best one-day road trip near Mumbai.

• Distance : 83.3 km
• Time duration : 2hours
• Stopovers on the way : Visit the Bushy Dam, Tiger Point, and Lonavala Lake

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2. Mumbai to Alibaug

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One of the closest and the most beautiful port city nearing Mumbai is Alibaug. Settled on the Mumbai Goa highway, this place is crowded with tourists through the year. Lined by beautiful beaches, the city in itself proves to be a commendable option for road trips. The Kolaba Fort in the city is an excellent choice for sightseeing.

• Distance : 92 km
• Time duration : 2hours 30 minutes.
• Stopovers on the way : Capture the beautiful views of Kolaba Fort on your way. Sanman restaurant is one of the most well-known eateries that specialises in seafood in the area

3. Mumbai to Pelhar Dam

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A drive which is not just a drive but is a road lined with spectacular activities and the ends in a sight as a splendid ad that of a dam.  This drive from Mumbai to Pelhar Dam is among the famous one-day road trips from Mumbai and covers a wildlife sanctuary and a waterfall to finally to reach the beautiful dam.

• Distance : 60 km.
• Time duration : 2 hours
• Stopovers on the way : Dam, waterfall, a wildlife sanctuary with foxes, hares, boars, and leopards; visit the Tungeshwar Temple located 6kms from the Dam

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4. Mumbai to Kamshet

Mumbai to Kamshet (source)

The beauty of this drive is enhanced when the destination is as spectacular as Kamshet. Sitting along the Mumbai – Pune Expressway, this little town can also be called a Para glider’s paradise. Paddy field, sunflower fields and hills surrounding the drive to Kamshet are sure to win your heart over with their beauty and serenity.

• Distance : 102 km.
• Stopovers on the way : Karla Caves, Bedsa Caves, the Bhaja Caves, Pawna Lake, and the Kondeshwar Temple

5. Mumbai to Matheran

Mumbai to Matheran

Imagine a road trip to a destination that is automobile-free that is just what the drive from Mumbai to Matheran is.  The first automobile-free hill station of India has quite to boast of including spectacular views, impeccable weathers and the good roads. Falling among the famous road trips around Mumbai, this trip is sure to make to fall in love with nature.

• Distance : 83 km.
• Time duration : 2 hours 20 minutes
• Stopovers on the way : Panoramic view of the Prabhal Fort from Louisa Point, Monkey Point, One Tree Hill Point, Hart Point, Porcupine Point, Panorama Point, and Rambagh point

6. Mumbai to Pune

Mumbai to Pune

The building of the Mumbai- Pune expressway has made this drive fall among the most beautiful of the road trips from Mumbai. A drive along this route ensures you are thoroughly introduced to the beauty of the distinguished Western Ghats in their true form in addition to having you experience the thrill of long tunnels along the route.

• Distance : 148 km.
• Time duration : 3 hours.
• Stopovers on the way : Trekking around the Bhimashankar Wildlife sanctuary, visit museums and forts, Neelkantheshwar Temple, long tunnels on the expressway – Kamshet tunnels, Bhatan tunnel, Madap tunnel, and Khandala tunnel

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7. Mumbai to Igatpuri

Mumbai to Igatpuri

This little road trip from Mumbai to a town near Nashik that goes by the name Igatpuri is sure to instil tranquillity and peace in your heart with its mesmerizing views and the perfect balance that it holds with the weather. To acerbate the experience of this road trip, you can venture into a trek along the way and explore the nature from a further close point of view.

• Distance : 121 km.
• Time duration : 2 hours and 30 minutes
• Stopovers on the way : Dhamma Giri Meditation Centre, Ghatandevi Temple, Bhandardara, Nashik

8. Mumbai to Malshej Ghat

Mumbai to Malshej Ghat

If it’s the monsoon season, nothing beats a short road trip from Mumbai to Malshej Ghat. Lined through and through with picturesque views, the drive promises pollution-free supply of air too. The welcome that the orange flamingos of Malshej Ghat prep for makes for a perfect end to a perfect trip.

• Distance : 127 km.
• Time duration : 3hours 30 minutes
• Stopovers on the way : Gurgling waterfalls, lush green hillsides, fascinating rock formations, nature and bird watching

9. Mumbai to Kashid and Murud

Mumbai to Murud & Kashid (source)

If seclusion is your choice of an end to an ideal road trip then this short trip from Mumbai to Kashid has to be your haven. This little drive falls ahead of Alibaug and ends in a pristine white sand beach. The perfection of this trip can be felt through a bike ride too. Extend the trip a little further and you reach Murud that promises you an experience of a fort in the sea.

• Distance : 122 km to Kashid and 156 km to Murud
• Time duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
• Stopovers on the way : Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary is located 12 km from Kashid beach. Also, there is a beautiful dam in Phansad; visit Janjira Fort in Murud

Short Road Trips from Mumbai (150kms. to 350kms.)

1. mumbai to mahabaleshwar.

Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar

The drive from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar is lined with picturesque views and their corresponding viewpoints through the journey. If the views weren’t an allure enough, the quality of the road does the trick. Winding its way to this beautiful hill station, the trip from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar becomes a memory of beholding.

• Distance : 248 km.
• Time duration : 5hours 30 minutes
• Stopovers on the way : Wilson Sunrise Point, Needle Hole Point, boating in Venna Lake, markets of strawberries and mulberries, and Three Monkey Point. You can also explore the Kaas Plateau of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is just a short drive away from Mahabaleshwar

2. Mumbai to Aurangabad

Mumbai to Aurangabad (source)

Aurangabad is a place that owes its architectural heritage to the Mughal period. Quite a popular pilgrimage, the city boasts of a collection of forts, museums, temples and mosques. Moreover, the place is quite a point to buy jewellery in precious and semi-precious stones.

• Distance : 337 km.
• Time duration : 6 hours 30 minutes
• Stopovers on the way : visit the Tomb of Aurangzeb, Daulatabad Fort, Bibi ka Maqbara, Shivaji Museum, and Sunheri Mahal

3. Mumbai to Kaas Plateau

Mumbai to Kaas Plateau (source)

Falling a little distance ahead of Mahabaleshwar, the road trip from the Mumbai to Kaas plateau is sure to greet you with the love nature has bestowed on us.  The beauty of the flowers of the valley is a sight to behold if visited during the monsoon season.  Kaas Plateau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a feature that makes the place furthermore alluring.

• Distance : 278 km.
• Time duration : 5 hours.
• Stopovers on the way : Boating in the backwaters of the Koyna dam

4. Mumbai to Sula Vineyards

Road to Sula Vineyards (source)

A blissful drive to a place that houses some of the best forms of wine has to be the definition of the perfect road trip and this definition deems fit for a road trip from Mumbai to Sula vineyards. Though February is the best month in which this drive can be undertaken, the drive seems spectacular through the year. The wine tasting and the grape swamping at the end of this road trip leave you with experience that you cherish through your life.

• Distance : 170 km.
• Time duration : 3hours and 30 minutes.
• Stopovers on the way : Take a break for wine tasting and grape stomping

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5. Mumbai to Mulshi

Mumbai to Mulshi (source)

Inexplicable sights await you when you plan a road trip from Mumbai to Mulshi, this place makes for an excellent choice for a weekend getaway if lunching by a lake and chilling with extraordinary views is your cup of tea. The perfection of the trip is enhanced by the exceptional viewpoints along the way namely Shivling Points, and the Lion Point.

• Distance : 170 km
• Time duration : 3 hours 30 minutes
• Stopovers on the way : Stop at the Lion and Shivling Points to enjoy the view and have tea.

Long Road Trips from Mumbai (beyond 350kms.)

1. mumbai to tarkarli.

Mumbai to Tarkarli (source)

Pristine beaches and clear skies greet you at the end of this spectacular drive from Mumbai. The route to this wonderful place in line with a number of waterfalls and scenic viewpoints making the drive almost as blissful as can be imagined to be. Among one of the most popular road trips from Mumbai, the trip to Tarkarli is surely something to remember.

• Distance : 486 km.
• Time duration : 10 hours.
• Stopovers on the way : Drive to the Ganapaitpule Beach. A little detour can take you Ratnagiri, another place suitable for a road trip. Enjoy stargazing, scuba diving, snorkelling, rafting, dolphin-spotting, and boating.

2. Mumbai to Goa

Mumbai Goa Highway

The ever famous road trip from Mumbai to Goa is one of the best road trips from Mumbai. The drive is so spectacular that it has become the plot for a number of Indian movies. Furthermore, the destination is another story altogether, unending beaches, churches and the simple beach life make for an exceptional destination for a drive as pretty as this.

• Distance : 608 km.
• Time duration : 11 hours.
• Stopovers on the way : Satara, Kolhapur and Sankeshwar are some places where you can stop for food and relaxation while on your way.

3. Mumbai to Dandeli

Mumbai to Dandeli (source)

One of the most famous spots for white river rafting in south India sits in the picturesque location of North Karnataka and goes by the name Dandeli.  The cava limestone caves, the wildlife sanctuaries and the water sports have made this place quite a desirable break from the very busy life of Mumbai.

• Distance : 583 km.
• Stopovers on the way : Venture into white river rafting, kayaking, coracle rides, wildlife and bird watching at Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve and Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary, camping, and trekking.

4. Mumbai to Rann of Kutch

Mumbai to Rann of Kutch

Another one of the long road trips from Mumbai, this drive lands you to a place that literally belongs in the middle of nowhere. The drive takes you through the varied and vibrant cultures of Maharashtra and Gujarat and lands you in a destination that is spellbinding one of several arenas is what the road trip from Mumbai to Rann of Kutch is.

• Distance : 922 km.
• Time duration : 14 hours.
• Stopovers on the way : Take breaks at Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Dasada, and Bhuj. Stop at Sugar & Spice located near Valsad for food. You can take a little detour to Surat also.

5. Mumbai to Mount Abu

Mumbai to Mount Abu (source)

This pleasant road trip from Mumbai takes you to the only hill station of Rajasthan, Mount Abu. One of the more beautiful of the road trips from Mumbai, this trip takes you through the different cultures and the landscapes to land you in the beauty of Aravalli Mountains.

• Distance : 765 km.
• Time duration : 13 hours.
• Stopovers on the way : You can stopover at Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Jaipur on your route to Mount Abu.

6. Mumbai to Udaipur

Mumbai to Udaipur (source)

As mesmerising as the Rajasthani culture is, Udaipur peeks it all and witnessing such vibrancy as you come across almost the whole of the western side of the country is truly an experience to cherish. from the vibrancy of Gujrat to the royalty of Rajasthan, experience this trip in its simplistic pleasures.

• Distance : 760 km.
• Time duration : 12hours and 30 minutes.
• Stopovers on the way : you can take an overnight rest at Ahmedabad, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur and enjoy the vibrancy of cultures at these places.

A simple glance at the list above leaves you itching for the next holiday, however long due it may be. So be prepared, some of the best gifts of nature await you. Do share your experiences and suggestions for any of the road trips from Mumbai with us in the comments section below.

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