Konkan

By Air

The closest air terminal to the Konkan region is at Dabolim in the popular beach destination of Goa that is located at a distance of 186 Km. One can also land at the Mumbai International airport which is at a distance of 492 Km away.

By Rail

The nearest air terminal is at Kankavali railway station that is major train station within the Konkan region which is 49 Km away from the main tourist area. Another well-accessible railway station is at Nandgaon railway station at a distance of 42 Km.

By Road

Konkan can be reached by road without much hassle on the part of the tourists as the place is connected to the other parts of the country very well. There are many options that can be availed by the visitors. Konkan region is 42 Km away from Nandgaon village and can be reached by driving through the NH 17 (National Highway) which is also known as the Mumbai – Goa Highway. The distance from Devgad is 14 Km. One can also choose to drive through the Mumbai – Kunkeshwar route which is a distance of 492 Km, Kolhapur – Kunkeshwar route which is of 387 Km or Pune – Kunkeshwar route which is 387 Km.

Climate & Best Time to Visit

The best Period to visit Konkan is from November to February as the temperatures are a bit milder with less Humid conditions. The weather remains favourable for sightseeing during winter. For people who cannot tolerate Hot and Humid conditions, December and January months are the best time to visit. Summers from March to June are scorching with humidity that forces you to carry ample sun protection gears. Although summer is off-season and the mango season, the weather is unbearable leaving no option to do anything in and around Ratnagiri. The Konkan coastline is situated in the tropical region and the average temperatures are in the 30 degrees throughout the year and can go up to 40 degrees in May and October. The whole region is Humid and there is heavy Rainfall from June to September.

KONKAN TOUR PROGRAM (8 & 9 D)

Date	Program	Stay	Hotel
Day 1	Pune-Diveagar	Diveagar	Royal Beach resort
Day 2	Diveagar	Diveagar	Royal Beach resort
Day 3	Diveagar-Dapoli	Dapoli	Comfort inn emerald
Day 4	Dapoli-Chiplun-Ganpatipule	Ganpatipule	Abhishek beach resort
Day 5	Ganpatipule	Ganpatipule	Abhishek beach resort
Day 6	Ganpatipule	Ganpatiphule	Abhishek beach resort
Day 7	Ganpatipule--Tarkarli	Tarkarli	Grand Vista
Day 8	Tarkarli-Kolhapur	Kolhapur	Silver Oak
Day 9	Tarkarli -Pune	Return

Day 1:-

Pickup from Pune Railway station and proceed to Diveagar via Mahad. On arrival hotel check in wash and change, evening free time to Visit Harihareshwar beach Night halt in Diveagar.

Day 2:-

After Breakfast Visit Shriwardhan; Diveagar Beaches, 'Peshwa' Smarak and Bankot Fort at Bagmandala, & gold Ganapati at Diveagar. Night halt in Diveagar.

Day 3:-

After Breakfast hotel check out and Proceed to Dapoli. On arrival post lunch visit Harnai Beach 15km, Ladghar Beach 10 km, Anjarle Beach & Ganpati Temple 20 km, Murud Beach. Night halt in Dapoli

Day 4:-

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and proceed to chiplun. On way lunch and visit the ancient Parshuram temple which is famous for the 6th 'Avtaar' or incarnation of Vishnu. proceed to Dervan a great historic museum. There are so many sculptures on Shivshahi & Peshweshahi. And proceed to Ganpatipule. On arrival evening hotel check in over night stay.

Day 5:-

After Breakfast full day visit to Jaygad Fort, Tavsal( Jetty) Hedvi( Dashabhuja Ganesh), Guhagar Beach and back to Ganpati pule on arrival over night stay.

Day 6:-

After Breakfast Visit Swayambu Ganesh Temple Darshan, & Ganpatipule local Sightseeing PrachinKokan Museum, Fish aquarium & Malgund Beach overnight stay at Ganpatipule Hotel.

Day 7:-

After Breakfast proceed to Tarkarli on arrival visit Beach & Backwater and proceed to Sindhudurg Fort After Lunch Visit to Bharadi Devi Temple Overnight Stay at Tarkarli Hotel.

Day 8:-

After breakfast proceed to Kolhapur. Check in to hotel & visit Mahalaxmi Temple.Overnight stay in Kolhapur

Day 9:-

After Breakfast Hotel check out and drop at Pune Railway station tour end.

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation is Premium/Deluxe Category hotel or Equivalent based on availability at the time of actual booking
• Daily breakfast or Dinner included in hotel as per fixed menu/buffet system.
• Meeting and assistance on arrival station
• Chauffeured transportation for all transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours
• All currently applicable hotel & transportation taxes

EXCLUSIONS

• Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone, fax, internet, beverages, camera / video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
• Local payments in domestic currency, such as entry fees to monuments, tips and gratuities
• Any ride, monument entry fees
• Guide Service
• Domestic / International air fare
• Indian Visa Fees
• Any other services not mentioned in Price Inclusions above
• 5% GST on Total billing

CONDITIONS

• Entry & exit points will be nearest to the destinations
• All confirmations are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Should the no. of passengers, inclusions, hotel category or type of transport change at any given point the cost is liable to change and payable as advised by us.
• Rates/itineraries/payment terms are subject to change without any prior notice.
• Day wise sightseeing itinerary will be given after the confirmation.
• For Ac Vehicle A/c will work only in the plains and will be switched-off during hill drives.
• Children below 5 years accommodation will be on complimentary basis sharing parent’s room and breakfast charges as applicable.
• The given cost is inclusive of all services mentioned in the quotation and no refund will be processed for any service which is not avail by guest once in tour.
• Hotel Check In / out time is 12:00, early Check in and Late Checkout depends on Availability of Rooms, also with supplement charges. Please inform us the arrival departure timing of our guest in advance for confirms services and supplement charges occur.