Konkan Trip FAQs

October to March is ideal for beaches, water sports and sightseeing. April–May is mango season (hot, but worth it). June–September is the monsoon: lush and dramatic, but boat rides to sea forts and water sports are usually closed.

Your choice. We can pick you up in Mumbai and drop you back in Mumbai, or do the same from Pune. If you prefer the train or your own car, we meet you at the station or base town nearest the trip, like Ratnagiri station for the Ratnagiri trip or Kankavli station for Malvan, and drop you back there.

Yes. We plan easy-paced days for families, avoid long treks unless you ask for them, and can choose stays with ground-floor rooms.

It depends on where you start, the stays you choose (and what is available on your dates), the activities you add and how many people are travelling. A couple and a group of ten get very different quotes. Share your plan and we send a clear, all-inclusive quote, usually the same day.

Absolutely. Dates, pace, stays, pickup point and add-ons like scuba, a private vehicle or a special dinner can all be adjusted. Use the plan-a-trip form, request a call back or message us on WhatsApp.

Request a call back or message us on WhatsApp. Once you confirm the plan and quote, a 30% advance blocks your stays; the balance is paid before the trip starts.

Cancellations 30+ days before travel get the advance back minus a small processing fee; 15–29 days: 50% of the advance; under 15 days: no refund. See our cancellation policy page for details.

The route and experiences are the same. A traditional homestay means a Kokani home with home-cooked food; a resort or cottage gives you more comfort and amenities; budget hotels are clean, simple rooms. We shortlist what is available for your dates.

Yes. Konkan is famous for seafood, but every stay we arrange serves vegetarian Kokani food too: think amboli, usal, kokum kadhi and modak.

Yes. Take the Friday night train to Ratnagiri and we meet you at the station, or travel door to door with us from Mumbai. You will be in Ganpatipule by Saturday morning and back home by Sunday night.

The beach has strong currents in places. We point out the safer stretch and lifeguard timings on arrival.

Snorkelling is included. Scuba diving is an optional add-on we book for you, depending on the dive type and season.

From Kankavli railway station on the Konkan Railway (about an hour from Malvan) if you come by train or your own car, or door to door from Mumbai or Pune if you travel with us.

Yes. Choose Mumbai to Mumbai or Pune to Pune and your trip starts and ends at your doorstep.

Yes. Popular versions are 5 days (Ratnagiri to Vengurla) and 6 days (Dapoli to Vengurla). Ask us for a custom plan.