7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Konkan Division - June 2023

1. Day 1: Tarkarli Beach, Malvan
   1 hour 20 minutes (44.1 km) from Ratnagiri Airport

   Take a boat ride to spot dolphins in the morning, try some parasailing in the afternoon and enjoy a bonfire on the beach in the evening.

2. Day 2: Amboli Ghat
   3 hours 40 minutes (127 km) from Tarkarli Beach, Malvan

   Embark on an early morning trek to experience the stunning views of hills and waterfalls. Drive to Kavalesad Point to view the sunset and enjoy the night sky from an observatory.

3. Day 3: Kolhapur
   4 hours 10 minutes (145 km) from Amboli Ghat

   Visit the iconic Mahalakshmi Temple in the morning, taste Kolhapuri cuisine in the afternoon, and explore the New Palace Museum in the evening.

4. Day 4: Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary
   2 hours 30 minutes (87.5 km) from Kolhapur

   Take a morning jungle safari to see wild animals like bison, deer, and tigers in their natural habitat. Have a picnic lunch by the Ghataprabha River and enjoy a nature trail in the evening.

5. Day 5: Ganpatipule Beach
   3 hours 40 minutes (154 km) from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary

   Relax on the beach in the morning, visit the Ganpatipule Temple in the afternoon, and watch the sunset while paragliding in the evening.

6. Day 6: Kaas Plateau
   5 hours (182 km) from Ganpatipule Beach

   Visit the Kaas Lake in the morning, explore the Kaas Plateau in the afternoon, and taste the local strawberries in the evening.

7. Day 7: Karnala Bird Sanctuary
   4 hours 10 minutes (146 km) from Kaas Plateau

   Take an early morning bird watching tour, trek up to the Karnala Fort in the afternoon, and enjoy a relaxing evening by the reservoir.

Recommendations

Visit the Sindhudurg Fort in Malvan, take a day trip to the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, and try some adventurous water sports in Tarkarli. To maximize your fun, pack comfortable shoes and clothes for trekking, carry an insect repellent and sunblock, and keep a camera handy.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tarkarli Beach boat ride (1 hour, INR 600)
• Parasailing (1 hour, INR 800)
• Observatory visit (2 hours, INR 50)
• Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple visit (1 hour, INR 0)
• Kolhapuri cuisine (1 hour, INR 500)
• New Palace Museum visit (2 hours, INR 100)
• Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary jungle safari (3 hours, INR 500)
• Nature trail (1 hour, INR 0)
• Ganpatipule Temple visit (1 hour, INR 0)
• Paragliding (1 hour, INR 1500)
• Kaas Plateau visit (2 hours, INR 100)
• Local strawberries (1 hour, INR 200)
• Karnala Bird Sanctuary bird watching (2 hours, INR 500)
• Karnala Fort trek (2 hours, INR 0)
• Reservoir visit (1 hour, INR 0)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 4750