Pristine Kokan beach with coconut palms and a wooden fishing boat

Beaches of the Kokan

Where the Sahyadri greens meet the turquoise sea

Hundreds of kilometres of clean coast — clear-water bays, temple beaches, turtle nesting sands and shores that glow at night.

Pick your shore

Five beaches, five different moods

Every beach stay is arranged with village host families, so the coast stays clean and the income stays local.

Tarkarli beach in the Kokan
Sindhudurg

Tarkarli

Glass-clear shallow water, white sand and India's best coastal snorkelling and scuba diving. Houseboats drift on the Karli backwaters just behind the dunes.

Scuba & snorkellingBackwatersOct – May
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Ganpatipule beach in the Kokan
Ratnagiri

Ganpatipule

A golden crescent of sand beside the 400-year-old swayambhu Ganpati temple — the Kokan's most loved sunset, with waves breaking almost at the temple steps.

Temple townSunsetsYear round
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Bhogwe beach in the Kokan
Sindhudurg

Bhogwe

A quiet sweep of sand near the Karli backwaters, framed by palms and clear coastal water — ideal for slow family days and long barefoot walks.

Quiet & cleanFamily friendlyNov – May
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Anjarle beach in the Kokan
Ratnagiri

Anjarle

A broad, peaceful beach backed by palms and a coastal village, close to the revered Kadyavarcha Ganpati temple and seasonal turtle nesting sites.

Turtle festivalHomestaysFeb – Apr
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Diveagar beach in the Kokan
Raigad

Diveagar

A long, clean shoreline known for soft sand, calm sunsets and an unhurried village atmosphere between the sea and coconut groves.

SunsetsVillage stayYear round
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The coast, as it is

Authentic views from the Kokan shoreline

Open horizons, quiet coves and coastal village life — real moments from a shoreline best explored slowly.

Plan a slow beach holiday in a Kokan village

Homestays, boat rides, seafood thalis and guided shore walks — arranged end to end with our host families.