Entire Konkan coast · 8 Days 7 Nights
Complete Konkan Coast Tour – 8 Days 7 Nights
Alibag to Redi. Every fort, beach and thali in between.
Starts from
Mumbai · Pune · Alibag
The journey
About the The Whole Kokan Belt trip
The full Kokan belt in eight unhurried days — Murud-Janjira, Harihareshwar, Dapoli, Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri, Vijaydurg, Devgad, Malvan, Tarkarli and Vengurla.
This is the Kokan road trip people talk about for years. Eight days down the coast from the Janjira sea fort near Alibag to the Redi Ganpati temple at the edge of Goa, crossing creeks by ferry and stopping wherever the food is good.
You'll see five sea forts, a dozen beaches, temples where the waves reach the steps, fish auctions at dawn, mango orchards and the clearest water in Maharashtra at Tarkarli — with a single coordinator handling every stay, ferry and boat ride.
- Duration
- 8 Days 7 Nights
- Starts from
- Door to door from Mumbai / Pune, or meet us at Alibag
- Best season
- October – March
- Group size
- 2 – 20 travellers
Highlights
- Murud-Janjira, Suvarnadurg, Vijaydurg & Sindhudurg sea forts
- Harihareshwar & Kunkeshwar seaside temples
- Harnai fish auction at dawn
- Ganpatipule & Aare-Ware coastline
- Tarkarli dolphins & Karli backwaters
- Vengurla & Redi — the southern tip of Kokan
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Day by day
8 Days 7 Nights on the Kokan coast
Alibag → Kashid → Murud-Janjira → Shrivardhan → Harihareshwar → Dapoli → Harnai → Guhagar → …
scroll, the route draws itself ↓
Day
01
of 08
Alibag → Murud
Alibag, Kashid & the island fort of Janjira
The road trip begins at the northern edge of Kokan.
Morning
Early pickup from home in Mumbai or Pune (or meet us at Alibag). Drive along the coast to Kashid beach.
Afternoon
Lunch, then a sailboat to Murud-Janjira — the sea fort that was never conquered.
Evening
Sunset at Murud beach and dinner at your stay.
↳ local tip: The Janjira sailboats depend on the tide — we book the slot in advance.
Day
02
of 08
Murud → Dapoli
Shrivardhan, Harihareshwar & a creek ferry
Temples by the sea and the first of many ferries.
Morning
Drive to Shrivardhan beach and the Peshwa memorial.
Afternoon
Harihareshwar temple and its rocky pradakshina path above the waves. Ferry across Bankot creek.
Evening
Arrive Dapoli — the "mini Mahabaleshwar" of Kokan — and settle in.
↳ local tip: Walk the Harihareshwar pradakshina only at low tide — we check the timing for you.
Day
03
of 08
Dapoli
Harnai fish auction & Dapoli beaches
The noisiest, freshest morning of the trip.
Morning
Early visit to the Harnai fish auction as the boats come in, with a view of Suvarnadurg fort.
Afternoon
Lunch, then Ladghar and Karde beaches, and the Kelshi village lanes.
Evening
Free evening on Murud (Dapoli) beach.
↳ local tip: At Karde beach, dolphins are often seen from the shore in winter mornings.
Day
04
of 08
Dapoli → Ganpatipule
Guhagar to Ganpatipule
Long empty beaches and the seaside Ganpati.
Morning
Drive to Guhagar — one of the cleanest beaches in Kokan — and the Vyadeshwar temple.
Afternoon
Continue to Ganpatipule. Lunch and some rest.
Evening
Evening aarti at the Swayambhu Ganpati temple and a walk on the beach.
↳ local tip: Ganpatipule gets crowded on weekends — we aim for a weekday arrival.
Day
05
of 08
Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri: palace, forts & Alphonso country
The heart of the Kokan belt.
Morning
Aare-Ware cliff drive, then Thibaw Palace and Tilak’s birthplace.
Afternoon
Mango and kokum orchard visit — see how agool is made at home. Lunch with the family.
Evening
Sunset from Ratnadurg fort and the lighthouse.
↳ local tip: Ask for "kokum agal" at the orchard — that’s the agool we are named after.
Day
06
of 08
Ratnagiri → Malvan
Vijaydurg, Devgad & Kunkeshwar
The Maratha navy’s coast.
Morning
Drive to Vijaydurg — the "Gibraltar of the East" — and walk its triple walls.
Afternoon
Lunch at Devgad, home of the Devgad Alphonso, then Kunkeshwar temple on the beach.
Evening
Arrive in Malvan for a late Malvani dinner.
↳ local tip: Kunkeshwar is best just before sunset, when the temple glows orange.
Day
07
of 08
Malvan & Tarkarli
Sindhudurg fort, Tarkarli & Devbag
The clearest water in Maharashtra.
Morning
Dolphin safari and snorkelling at Tarkarli, then a boat to Sindhudurg fort.
Afternoon
Karli backwater ride lined with coconut palms.
Evening
Sunset at Devbag sangam and a farewell bonfire dinner.
↳ local tip: Pack a dry bag — the backwater boats are open to spray.
Day
08
of 08
Vengurla → Redi
Vengurla, Redi & goodbye Kokan
The southern tip of Maharashtra’s coast.
Morning
Vengurla lighthouse, Sagareshwar beach and the Mochemad viewpoint.
Afternoon
Redi Ganpati temple and lunch. Shopping for kokum, cashews and dried fish.
Evening
Drive back to Mumbai/Pune with us, or drop at Sawantwadi station for the train home.
↳ local tip: Sawantwadi’s wooden toys make the best Kokan souvenir for kids.
Your kind of stay
Same route, the stay you like
Every option includes the full itinerary above. Tell us what you prefer and we shortlist the best places available on your dates.
Traditional homestay
Tiled-roof Kokani homes with courtyards, home-cooked thalis and hosts who know every shortcut to the beach.
Good for: Food lovers, Families, Slow travellers
Beach resort & cottages
Sea-facing cottages and resorts with pools and room service, for when comfort is the whole point.
Good for: Couples, Celebrations, Senior travellers
Budget hotel
Clean, well-located, no-fuss rooms. Spend less on the bed and more on the bangda fry.
Good for: Friends groups, Students, Short trips
Getting there
Travel door to door with us, or come by train or your own car and we meet you in Kokan.
Your quote is made for your group
The cost depends on where you start, the stays you choose, the activities you add and how many of you are travelling. Share a few details and we send a clear quote, usually the same day.
What's in the plan
Included, not included & what to pack
We take care of
- 7 nights stay in your chosen stay style
- Daily breakfast and dinner; lunches as mentioned
- Dedicated AC vehicle with driver for the whole trip (door to door from Mumbai/Pune if chosen)
- Sailboat to Murud-Janjira, boat to Sindhudurg fort, all creek ferries
- Dolphin safari, snorkelling and Karli backwater ride
- Orchard visit with a local host
- All parking, tolls, driver stay and allowances
- A dedicated trip coordinator for the whole trip
Not included
- Train tickets or fuel if you choose to reach the meeting point yourself
- Scuba diving, parasailing and other water sports (we book them for you on request)
- Meals not mentioned in the plan
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed in inclusions
Things to carry
- Cotton clothes, a light jacket for evening boat rides
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap
- Comfortable sandals that can get wet
- A valid photo ID for every traveller
- Some cash — small stalls and boats may not take cards
- Swimwear for snorkelling
- Basic medicines and motion-sickness tablets for ferries
Good to know
- Boat rides and ferries close from late May to September; a monsoon version of this route is available.
- Daily drives are 2–4 hours with plenty of stops.
- The order of sights may change with tides — every place is still covered.
Postcards
Glimpses of the route
Sunset over a river in Konkan
Coastal road in Konkan
Sunset waves on the Konkan shore
Coconut palm against the sky
Waterfall in green forest in Konkan
Red Konkan Railway train
Questions
The Whole Kokan Belt: FAQs
Can the 8-day Konkan tour start from Mumbai or Pune?
Yes. Choose Mumbai to Mumbai or Pune to Pune and your trip starts and ends at your doorstep.
Can we shorten the full Konkan tour?
Yes. Popular versions are 5 days (Ratnagiri to Vengurla) and 6 days (Dapoli to Vengurla). Ask us for a custom plan.
What is the best time to visit Konkan?
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.
Where does the trip start? Do you pick up from Mumbai or Pune?
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.
How much does a Konkan trip cost?
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.
What is the difference between homestay, resort and budget options?
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.
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Keep exploring
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- RatnagiriNo. 0012D·1NKokan line
Ganpatipule → Aare-Ware → Ratnagiri → …
Ratnagiri Weekend
Temple bells, red cliffs and your first real Kokani thali.
- Swayambhu Ganpati temple on Ganpatipule beach
- Aare-Ware twin-beach cliff drive
- Sunset at Ratnadurg fort & lighthouse
Starts from
Mumbai · Pune · Ratnagiri station
- SindhudurgNo. 0023D·2NKokan line
Malvan → Tarkarli → Devbag → …
Malvan & Vengurla
A sea fort, a backwater sunset and the clearest water in Maharashtra.
- Boat ride to Sindhudurg sea fort
- Dolphin safari & snorkelling at Tarkarli
- Karli backwater ride to Devbag sangam
Starts from
Mumbai · Pune · Kankavli station
