Road Trip - Konkan Beaches Day 2

The first day of the trip, read this

Day 1, we still continue driving towards Sawantwadi around 3.30 pm from Karde and we know we cannot make it to Sawantwadi that night decide to stop at a small town called Lanja (लांजा). Had a good dinner and luckily found a very cheap place for Rs. 280/- only in a lodge and luckily they are dog friendly. Kasper was enjoying the whole new experience of new place and was relieving himself at every possible stone and tyre. We get up early next day and start our trip towards Sawantwadi after good breakfast.
Distance between Dapoli to Sawantwadi -  378.0 km
The roads were again full of cars and ghats and trucks and Mr. Gautam was in full mood to reach Sawantwadi in 4 hours which should take generally 6 hours. Going up and down the ghat was super fun the view were awesome. As we were in hurry to meet up our friend at Sawantwadi we did not stop inbetween.
We meet our friend at Sawantwadi and head towards Tarkarli which is our main destination. Take a turn from Kudal towards Tarkarli which is around 30 Kms and the roads are awesome, we pass through a river and it looks like backwaters of Kerala totally serene.
Note: ST Buses from Sawantwadi, Kolhapur, Sindhudurgh run regularly to Tarkarli and Devbaug. Also Rickshaw from Kudal station to Tarkarli takes Rs. 300+
Tarkarli is just a small 2 way road nothing fancy and nothing big. You will see a big parking lot next to MTDC, we parked our car and went to the beach and we were in awe all clean and neat. After running around and swimming on the beach we were all hungry and wanted something to eat. Whats better to eat then the Malwan Cuisine in Malwan. We go to a small hotel and sit down where the food was cooked after we decide on what to eat. Food does take a lot of time to come but it was nice real home food.
Note: One can do Snorkeling for Rs. 250 per person for 30 minutes and dolphin watching for Rs. 1000 for 10 people max.
After lunch we went to see Devbagh on the way we had a tyre puncture luckily for electrical jack the car tyre were changed in quick time.
We move towards Devbagh, the roads got narrower and narrower, if two cars came from opposite direction both have to get off road. But the end was awesome we reached after sunset but it was a beauty. Tarkarli river and sea joining each other is a sight to see. After lazying around for few hours we head back to find a place to stay in already overcrowded Tarkarli.
After running around and lots of calling we get a place to stay in Hotel Visawa because someone had canceled their visit (lucky us!). Rooms for Rs. 1000 was not bad considering there was TV, hot water and big room for 3 human and one dog. Also the best part was private beach where one can go for a walk.
Note: Tarkarli is a safe beach so you can indulge yourself in a good midnight walk.
After all the traveling we go to sleep!
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