Snorkelling

Snorkeling

M.T.D.C.'s project Konkan Diving Dreams was inaugurated on 24th May, 2007 at Tarkarli beach six kilometres from Malvan in Sindhudurg District. Blue water, golden sand, coral reefs, dolphins and abundance of endangered underwater animals sound like features of an exotic destination in the Pacific Ocean but in reality just a few hours from Pune. Exotic marine life has been found along the Konkan coast after the MTDC's initiation of eco-tourism.

Tarkarli, Vengurla rocks and Sindhudurg Fort, has natural treasure of marine life. The rock formations have maintained marine life and one can find corals, fishes and Sargassum forest under water.

MTDC have trained 22 local youths as a 'Guide' for Snorkelling & Scuba diving.Maharashtra Government has laid the foundation stone for Scuba diving in training centre and also inaugurated water sports activity in Karli river of Tarkarli village with modern equipments, i.e. Motor boat, Aero speed boats, water scooter, banana boat, Dolphin boat & Wind surfer.