Mumbai to Tarkarli Cab
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Mumbai to Tarkarli Cab — Quick Answer
The Mumbai to Tarkarli cab route is approximately 510 km and takes around 10 hours via NH 66 (Mumbai-Goa Highway) via Ratnagiri and Malvan. One-way fares start from ₹14/km (Swift Dzire CNG); Ertiga, Innova and Innova Crysta are also available for families and groups. Miles Tours and Travels provides 24/7 doorstep pickup from anywhere in Mumbai, transparent fixed fares with no hidden charges, and a flat 15% off on one-way trips. Booking takes about 30 seconds online or by calling +91 88790 99744.
Overview
Tarkarli is right down in the Sindhudurg district, near Malvan, about 510 km from Mumbai on the Konkan coast. It's a long one, 10 hours or so, mostly down the Mumbai-Goa highway with a turn-off towards the coast. People make this drive for the clear water, the scuba diving and snorkelling, and the Malvani seafood. The beach here has some of the cleanest water on the Maharashtra coast.
NH 66 (Mumbai-Goa Highway) via Ratnagiri and Malvan MaharashtraHistory & Significance
Tarkarli and neighbouring Malvan sit in territory long associated with Maratha naval power. Sindhudurg Fort, just offshore, was commissioned by Chhatrapati Shivaji in the 1660s as a base to control this coast against rival sea powers. The wider Malvan area gave its name to Malvani cuisine, a coconut-and-spice heavy Konkan style now famous across Maharashtra. Tourism here grew more recently, built around the clean beaches and India's first dedicated water-sports scene on this coast.
Cab Fare & Travel Time
Cab Fare — Mumbai to Tarkarli
| Car Type | Seats | One-Way (15% off) | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNG Swift Dzire | 4 traveller + 1 driver | ₹12,150 Flat 15% OFF | ₹14,300 |
| CNG Ertiga | 4 traveller + 1 driver | ₹14,750 Flat 15% OFF | ₹17,350 |
| Innova | 6 traveller + 1 driver | ₹14,750 Flat 15% OFF | ₹17,350 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 traveller + 1 driver | ₹17,350 Flat 15% OFF | ₹20,400 |
| Innova Hycross | 6 traveller + 1 driver | ₹27,750 Flat 15% OFF | ₹32,650 |
Estimated for 510 km. Toll, parking & driver allowance extra. Call for exact quote.
Additional Charges (Indicative)
⚠️ Toll & permit figures are indicative. Actual charges depend on route, vehicle type, and government rates at time of travel. Paid directly at toll plazas / checkposts.
Route Highlights
- It's a genuine 10-hour drive, so we always plan it as an overnight journey or a very early start, this is not a quick getaway.
- The NH66 Mumbai-Goa road has improved a lot but still has rough four-laning patches near Kankavli and Rajapur, so the timing can stretch.
- Tarkarli's water is shallow and clear, which is why the scuba and snorkelling operators are based here, best visibility is October to May.
- Sindhudurg Fort is reached by a short boat ride from Malvan jetty, factor that into your day.
- Malvani thali and the fresh seafood, especially the fried surmai and prawns, are half the reason people come.
- Avoid the peak monsoon, water sports shut down and the sea gets rough from June to September.
Places to Visit in Tarkarli
Tarkarli Beach
A long stretch of clean sand with unusually clear, calm water. This is where the snorkelling and scuba operators set up. Less crowded than Goa, which is the appeal.
Sindhudurg Fort
Shivaji's sea fort built on an island off Malvan, reached by a 20-minute boat ride. The ramparts and the hidden freshwater wells inside are interesting, and there's a rare Shivaji handprint shrine.
Tsunami Island
A sandbar near the Karli river backwaters that appears at low tide, base for jet-skiing and banana boat rides. Reached by boat from the Devbag side.
Devbag Beach and Sangam
Where the Karli river meets the Arabian Sea, quiet and good for backwater boat rides and dolphin-spotting trips that leave early morning.
Rock Garden, Malvan
A small seafront spot near Malvan town with rocky outcrops and tide pools. A short, low-key stop if you're already in town for the fort boat.
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