Konkan: A Dream Destination

Tour Name: Konkan- Exploring the Unexplored
Duration: 07 nights/08 days
Destinations Covered: Murud Janjira, Mohad, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg & Satara, Pune

Konkan is well known for its natural beauty and is fast emerging as a favorite tourist destination for tourists. Konkan's greenery, coconut trees, beautiful virgin beaches, waterfalls, mountains and lush green valleys will definitely provide a rich and pleasant experience for the traveler. Tourism in Konkan is developing very fast. Tourists from Maharashtra now prefer to visit Konkan because of several reasons like close vicinity, Easy accessibility due to better roads and Konkan railway. The economic accommodation and overall lower costs for visiting previously unexplored places is an added attraction.

Day 01: Mumbai-Murud Janjira (176 kms)
Pick up from the Mumbai Airport/Railway station & proceed to Murud. On arrival hotel check in. Overnight at Hotel. On arrival simply relax at Murud Beach, there is Garambi Falls, & famous Janjira Fort. Donner & overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Murud –Mahad (86 kms)
Post breakfast proceed to Mohad: A small town on the bank of river Savitri, Mahad is famed for the water agitation mooted under the leadership of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. A 'Kranti Stambh' has been put up in memory of this agitation.

One of the important places to be visited in Mahad is the holy shrine of Shri Varad Vinayak Temple. It is one among the Ashta Vinayak shrines of the state. The temple’s holy pond and Gomukh fills the devotee with devotion. What makes oneself wonder is the eternal lamp, which was burning since 1892 A.D.

Memorial of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is another major attraction here. A picturesque place with ancient monuments and caves, Mahad is a gate way to other tourist destinations in this region. Sightseeing & overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Mohad-Chiplun (90 kms)
After breakfast check out & drive to Chiplun: An ancient town on the banks of the Vashishthi River, Chiplun is one of the few towns that features on the tourism map of the Konkan region. Considered an important industrial centre in the Konkan region. As a standalone destination, it is ideal for a weekend getaway and is increasingly being sought by those looking for a quiet sojourn. Chiplun means "the abode of Lord Parshuram".Chiplun has its fair share of temples in honour of various deities. A must-see is the Parshuram Temple which dates back 700 years. The 8th century Karanjeshwari Temple is situated at the footsteps of Govindgad, near the banks of the Vashishthi, and is dedicated to the goddess of the people of the Konkan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Chiplun-Ratnagiri (90 kms)
Post breakfast drive to Ratnagiri. On arrival hotel check in. Proceed for sightseeing of Ratnadurg Fort, Temple there is water sports available at Ganapatipule Beach, Play & relax at the beach. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg (142 kms)
Post breakfast drive to Sindhudurg. Arrival check in. Evening is a magical time on these beaches. As the sun nears the horizon, the beach will bath in a golden glow. Don't lose a moment quickly take some pictures of the sea. The scenic drive along the coastline is blessed with sheer beauty. Visit to Fort & temples. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Sindhudurg-Satara (248 kms)
After breakfast drive to Satara. The physical settings of Satara shows a contrast of immense dimensions and reveals a variety of landscapes influenced by relief, climate and vegetation. Satara was regarded as the celestial abode of great seven sages on the hill fort of 'Ajinkyatara', which was known as 'Fort of Sapta-Rishi' (Seven Sages) and hence the name ‘Satara’ which is derived from the seven (sat) hills (tara) surrounding the town.

Sightseeing Highlights : Gove: This small hamlet on the banks of the river Krishna River is famous for the Koteshware mandir, a 16th century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Day 07: Satara-Pune (107 kms)
After breakfast free time for leisure activites/sightseeing. PM: Drive to Pune on arrival hotel check in. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Pune-Mumbai (150 kms)
After breakfast drive to Mumbai for onward journey

Price starts from Rs.18888/- per person on twin sharing basis.

Inclusions:

• Welcome drink on arrival.
• Accommodation in standard/budget hotels on twin sharing basis.
• Transfers & all sightseeing by AC car at your disposal for transfers & sightseeing as per above itinerary.
• All applicable hotel taxes.