Konkan Tour Packages

It is a bliss traveling to this tropical shore, whether you are enjoying the white sand beaches of Mumbai or visiting the most popular Murud Janjira fort or heading towards Malwan, which is the last beach as after this the sand belongs to Goa. The total trip distance is 330 miles from Daman Ganga River of Mumbai till Terekhol River; it is between the states of Goa and Maharashtra.

The Konkan coast is crossing over many rivers, which are drained out by heavy rainfall during monsoons from the height of Sahyadri Hills. One of the most beautiful lands between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. It is well known as the Mini paradise of Maharashtra. There are many tourist attractions in the Konkan region to explore.

Konkan region is famous for its crystal clear blue water beaches with white sand all over. Major forts of Maharashtra are situated in the Konkan region; these forts are famous and popular as the destination of trekking from Mumbai and nearby places. With Konkan holiday packages, you can avail the best of the region at affordable rates.

Best Places To Visit In Konkan

1. Ganpatipule

What’s Special: Coconut plantation and scenic beauty

Nearby Attractions: Jaigad Fort, Aare Beach, Patit Pavan Mandir

Timings: 24 hours

Major Attractions: Ganpatipule Beach, Prachin Konkan Museum, Magic Garden

Distance From City: 337 km

Transportation Option: Train, bus, cab

It is a beautiful town in the Konkan region, bundled with Mangroves and plantation of coconuts with virgin waterslides and blue crystal water of the Arabian Sea. Pilgrims visit this place to give a visit to Ganpati Deity. With the Konkan Darshan trip, you can visit and explore this beautiful town. Ganpatipule is a home for tourists and pilgrims. Make sure to check our exclusive Konkan tourism packages to know more about such places.

2. Alibaug

What’s Special: Beautiful beaches and ancient forts

Nearby Attractions: Sagargad, Jai Bhavani Temple, Khanderi Fort

Timings: 24 hours

Major Attractions: Alibaug Beach, Kolaba Fort, Murud-Janjira Fort

Distance From City: 109 km

Transportation Option: Train, bus, cab

It is the most chosen place by a tourist who is paying their visit to the Konkan region. The historical village of Alibaug offers you many things to explore, like beaches, forts, and temples. The best time to visit Alibaug us during monsoons and winters. Don't miss the water sports of Alibaug.

3. Ratnagiri

What’s Special: Monuments, beaches and temples

Nearby Attractions: Ganpatipule beach, Jaigarh Fort, Mandvi Beach

Timings: 24 hours

Major Attractions: Jai Vinayak Temple, Tilak Ali Museum, Jaigad Lighthouse

Distance From City: 1.6 km

Transportation Option: Train, bus, cab

The world-famous Alphonso mangoes are grown in Ratnagiri. This place is a mixture of mighty hills and waves of the Arabian Sea. A Person can experience a wide variety of water sports along with vacation in natural beauty in Ratnagiri. The birthplace of Bal Gangadhar Tilak if Ratnagiri, which makes this place more popular among tourists.

4. Sindhudurg

What’s Special: Scenic beauty, stunning beaches, forts

Nearby Attractions: Calangute, Vagator, Tapola

Timings: 24 hours

Major Attractions: Talashil Tondavali Beach, Sindhudurg Fort, Devbagh Beach

Distance From City: 499 km

Transportation Option: Train, bus, cab

There are around 50 small towns located in Sindhudurg. Sindhudurg fort is the major attraction of this town. This place is one of the fantastic places to visit on the Konkan trip. Sindhudurg offers high Alphonso mangoes and coconuts all over. Winters is the perfect time to visit Sindhudurg.

5. Dapoli

What’s Special: Beaches

Nearby Attractions: Harnai Port, Unhavare, Kelshi Beach

Timings: 24 hours

Major Attractions: Keshavraj Temple, Kelshi Beach, Parshuram Bhumi

Distance From City: 228.6 km

Transportation Option: Cab, bus, train

It is a hill station located in Sahyadri hills and well known as Mini Mahabaleshwar. This town is ancient and has some facts associated with Britishers before independence. Dapoli is close to many beaches, making it a perfect weekend getaway destination for tourists as well as for locals.

Best Time To Visit

Summer Season (March to July)

During summers in Konkan, the temperature goes high to the level of 40 degrees Celsius. The days are sweltering and scorching. The weather remains humid throughout the season.

Monsoon Season (August- September)

At the time of Monsoons, Konkan experiences heavy rainfall, and the weather remains humid and warm. The temperature ranges from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. If you do not like wet and hot weather, do not book your Konkan trip during Monsoons. But a drive to beaches at the time of Monsoons, it is appealing and gives you a scenic view of the region.

Winter Season (October- February)

It is the best time to travel to Konkan. As the weather is mild and not at all humid. The climate is on the cooler side; it is the peak season of Konkan. So go ahead and book your Konkan tour plan to enjoy the pleasant weather of Konkan.

How To Reach?

By Air

The nearest airport to Konkan is Dabolim, Dabolim is the popular destination for tourists in Goa. It is 180 km far from Konkan. One can also take a flight to Mumbai to reach Konkan; the distance is 492 km from Mumbai to reach Konkan. From the airport of Dabolim and Mumbai, one can hire a private taxi to reach the destination.

By Rail

Kankavali railway station is the nearest terminal to Konkan. It is the major railway station of the Konkan region, 49 km far from the main tourist area of Konkan. Another railway station that is accessible for visiting Konkan is Nandgaon station, which is 42 km away from Konkan.

By Road

The roads of Konkan are easily accessible from all parts of the country. There are several road transports available for tourists to reach Konkan. One can quickly drive from Mumbai or Pune to explore Konkan in their cars or can hire a private taxi too.