Tarkarli Hostel
Hostel
Days 1–3
Konkan Coast Weekend - 4 Days (Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Tarkarli, Sindhudurg & Devbagh)
Four days of sea fort, reef and backwater, by Konkan railway. The same coast with snorkelling instead of a dive, in a shared guesthouse, with the train booked at the going rate.
Saltline Outfitters
Runs this trip
Scuba diving
Four days of sea fort, reef and backwater, by Konkan railway
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
Konkan railwayThe Konkan railway runs 740 km on 2,000 bridges and through 91 tunnels, and it is one of the great train journeys in India. Sindhudurg FortSindhudurg was built on an offshore rock in 1664 and its walls still have Shivaji's handprint set in lime. Karli backwaterMalvani food is its own cuisine — coconut, kokum and a lot of chilli — and it is the other reason to come here.
Itinerary
The Konkan railway runs 740 km on 2,000 bridges and through 91 tunnels, and it is one of the great train journeys in India.
Mumbai, Ratnagiri, TarkarliHow the day runs
- 10 hrs6:00 AM — the Konkan line to Kudal, then a taxi
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationTarkarli Hostel
Included Activities
- Konkan railway ticket
- Transfer from Kudal
- Beach homestay night
LANDMARKS Konkan railway Ratnagiri Tarkarli beach Start point Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai 06:00 - 22:00Sindhudurg was built on an offshore rock in 1664 and its walls still have Shivaji's handprint set in lime.
Tarkarli, SindhudurgHow the day runs
- 1 hrs8:00 AM — out to the reef and the fort
- 10:00 AM — the dive, then the fort Shivaji built on a rock
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationTarkarli Hostel
Included Activities
- Discover Scuba session with instructor
- Sindhudurg boat and entry
- Homestay night
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling for non-divers
- Dolphin boat at dawn
LANDMARKS Sindhudurg Fort Tarkarli reef Devbagh sandbar Malvani food is its own cuisine — coconut, kokum and a lot of chilli — and it is the other reason to come here.
Tarkarli, Devbagh, MalvanHow the day runs
- 2 hrs6:00 AM — dolphins on the dawn water
- 11:00 AM — kayaks on the Karli backwater
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationTarkarli Hostel
Included Activities
- Dolphin boat
- Kayaks
- Homestay night
Optional Activities
- A Malvani cooking session with the homestay family
LANDMARKS Karli backwater Devbagh sandbar Malvan market Ten hours back up the coast, arriving in Mumbai in the evening.
Tarkarli, MumbaiHow the day runs
- 10 hrs10:00 AM — the Konkan line back up the coast
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Konkan railway ticket
- Transfer to Kudal station
- Day 1Konkan railway ticket
- Day 1Transfer from Kudal
- Day 1Beach homestay night
- Day 2Discover Scuba session with instructor
- Day 2Sindhudurg boat and entry
- Day 2Homestay night
- Day 2Snorkelling for non-diversCosts extra
- Day 2Dolphin boat at dawnCosts extra
- Day 3Dolphin boat
- Day 3Kayaks
- Day 3A Malvani cooking session with the homestay familyCosts extra
- Day 4Transfer to Kudal station
- Day 1 · 3 nightsTarkarli Hostel
- Day 1Mumbai to Tarkarli6:00 AM — the Konkan line to Kudal, then a taxi
- Day 4Tarkarli to Mumbai10:00 AM — the Konkan line back up the coast
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
What you'll eat
3 breakfasts and 3 dinners across 4 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 4.
- DinnerServed on days 1–3
- BreakfastServed on days 2–4
6 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.6/5
Based on 9 reviews
Review summary
Food4.1/5
Guide4.0/5
Itinerary4.2/5
Transport4.6/5
Accommodation4.0/5
Tour operator4.3/5
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Priya Nair – Indore2026-07-05 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. No hesitation recommending them.
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Daniel Okafor – Auckland2026-07-05 · Verified booking
Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed.
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Ananya Gupta – Chandigarh2026-07-05 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Recommended.
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Aditi Rao – Mumbai2026-07-05 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. The lead was calm and knew when to slow the group down. Worth every rupee.
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Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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Sneha Kulkarni – Indore2025-02-07 · Verified booking
Conditions were poor for two of the days, which nobody can control, but the schedule wasn't adjusted. The team read the group well and adjusted without making a thing of it.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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James Whelan – Singapore2025-02-07 · Verified booking
Conditions were poor for two of the days, which nobody can control, but the schedule wasn't adjusted. Whoever planned the days knew what they were doing.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Farah Qureshi – Bengaluru2025-02-07 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Crew were professional without being stiff about it. Recommended.
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Rohit Verma – Kochi2025-02-07 · Verified booking
Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed.
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Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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