Kick off early with a scenic fuel-and-breakfast stop at Kudal Bakery for fresh misal-pav and filter coffee before the coastal stretch; the road after Chiplun offers sweeping views so pause at Vashishthi River viewpoint for photos and a short riverside walk. Continue via the coastal NH66 route, stopping at Anjarle beach junction to stretch and sample local solkadhi from a roadside stall, arriving into Ratnagiri in time to check into your stay and prepare for an easy afternoon exploration.
After checking in and freshening up, take a relaxed ride to Bhatye Beach for a salted-wind stroll and to watch fishermen mend nets, then cross over to the nearby Ratnagiri Port Viewpoint for a panoramic sunset over the Arabian Sea. Wrap up with a seaside dinner at Homely Upanyas (popular for Malvani fish curry and solkadhi) or sample thali plates at Mandapdar Restaurant, enjoying laid-back coastal vibes before your evening plans.
Ease into the evening with a short ride to Guhagar Road Viewpoint for golden-hour coastal panoramas and a quiet photo stop away from the main beach crowd. Follow this with a cozy dinner at Zanzari Beach Cafe, where you can try freshly-caught pomfret thali and sip warm masala chai while listening to waves, then finish the night with a moonlit walk along Ganpatipule Jetty-a peaceful spot to plan tomorrow's beach-and-fort explorations.
Start the day with a sunrise ride to Thibaw Point for cliffside views and a quiet moment as fishing boats head out, then hop over to Ganeshgule Beach for a barefoot walk and early-morning birdwatching along the tide pools. Fuel up with a hearty Malvani breakfast at Hotel Soham-try the purple rice bhakri with spicy coconut chutney-before heading to the historic Ratnagiri Fort (South Gate) to explore its ramparts and sea-facing cannons, keeping the pace easy to save energy for the afternoon beaches and forts.
After a morning at Thibaw Point, head south to the palm-fringed Mandavi Beach for an easy swim and to watch local fishermen unload their catch; grab a coconut water from a beach vendor and stroll the tidal rock pools. Then ride inland to the spice-scented lanes of Akkalkotkar Wadi where you can join a short home-style cooking demo or tasting of Malvani specialties (try the goda masala prawn fry), finishing the afternoon with tea and kingfish samosa at Kusum's Tea Stall before returning to town for the evening.
As the sun lowers, take a short ride to Tarakarla Viewpoint for sweeping cliffside views and watch local fishermen bring in the evening catch while the sea blushes pink. Follow this with a relaxed seafood dinner at The Little Wharf-known for its peppery bombil fry and house-made solkadhi-then wander through the lantern-lit lanes to Old City Bazaar to sample coconut jaggery sweets and pick up handmade cashews before returning to your stay.
Leave Ratnagiri early and take the quieter coastal backroad toward Chiplun, pausing for breakfast at Kokani Katta to savor a steaming plate of sol kadhi with freshly fried bhaji and bhakri. Continue with a photo-and-stretch stop at Vyadeshwar Point-a lesser-known cliffside outlook where the road drops to reveal sweeping sea vistas and fishing dhonis-then cut inland for a leisurely citrus orchard visit at Pawas Mango Farm, where you can walk among trees, taste local Alphonso samples (season permitting), and grab bottled buttermilk before the midday ride to Pune.
Mid-afternoon, cut inland onto the quieter MH SH 78 and pause at Pawankhind Memorial for a short historical walk and panoramic valley views that make a pleasant stretch for tired riders. Continue to Koyna Viewpoint for tea at a roadside stall while taking in the ghats, then stop at Nawja Waterfalls (seasonal) for a quick splash and photo break before resuming the coastal-to-highway ride back toward Pune.
Finish the ride with a relaxed evening stop at Dapoli Sunset Point to watch the last coastal light fade and enjoy fresh roasted corn from a roadside vendor while you stretch; the viewpoint's low cliffs make for a peaceful couple's moment after a day on the saddle. Continue toward Pune with a warming dinner break at Khalcha Food Plaza in Mahad-order their spicy konkani fish fry and coconut rice-and time your last leg to arrive into Pune with memories of sea-salt air and winding coastal roads.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Kudal Bakery (breakfast - misal-pav & coffee) | ₹120 |
| Vashishthi River viewpoint (stop & walk) | Free |
| Roadside solkadhi at Anjarle junction | ₹60 |
| Ratnagiri stay (budget hotel / guesthouse per night) - per person (1 night, shared couple) | ₹800 |
| Bhatye Beach (stroll) | Free |
| Ratnagiri Port Viewpoint (sunset) | Free |
| Homely Upanyas (seafood dinner - Malvani fish curry per person) | ₹350 |
| Mandapdar Restaurant (thali alternative dinner per person) | ₹300 |
| Zanzari Beach Cafe (pomfret thali / tea) | ₹400 |
| Ganpatipule Jetty (moonlit walk) | Free |
| Thibaw Point (sunrise cliff views) | Free |
| Ganeshgule Beach (morning walk, birdwatching) | Free |
| Hotel Soham (Malvani breakfast per person) | ₹150 |
| Ratnagiri Fort (South Gate) - entry / local guide (donation/tip estimate) | ₹50 |
| Mandavi Beach (swim & coconut water) | ₹60 |
| Akkalkotkar Wadi (home-style cooking demo / tasting per person) | ₹300 |
| Kusum's Tea Stall (tea & kingfish samosa) | ₹80 |
| Tarakarla Viewpoint (cliff views) | Free |
| The Little Wharf (seafood dinner per person) | ₹400 |
| Old City Bazaar (coconut jaggery sweets / cashews - per person shopping estimate) | ₹200 |
| Kokani Katta (breakfast on return - sol kadhi & bhaji) | ₹120 |
| Vyadeshwar Point (photo & stretch stop) | Free |
| Pawas Mango Farm (orchard visit & Alphonso tasting - seasonal, per person) | ₹150 |
| Pawankhind Memorial (entry / walk) | Free |
| Koyna Viewpoint (tea at roadside stall) | ₹40 |
| Nawja Waterfalls (seasonal - short visit) | Free |
| Dapoli Sunset Point (view & roasted corn) | ₹60 |
| Khalcha Food Plaza, Mahad (dinner - konkani fish fry & rice per person) | ₹350 |
| Fuel (bike) - Pune ↔ Ratnagiri round trip per person (couple sharing one bike costs split) | ₹700 |
| Bike tolls & parking (estimate per person) | ₹150 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | ₹5,640 |