Kalyan - Kolhapur , Goa, Pawas, Ratnagiri, Ganpatipule 7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple
   Approximately 371 km from Kalyan (estimated travel time 7h41m)

   Visit the ancient Mahalaxmi temple, dedicated to the goddess of prosperity, fortune, and wealth.

2. Day 2: Goa Beaches
   Approximately 220 km from Kolhapur (estimated travel time 4h32m)

   Explore the sandy beaches of Goa like Baga, Calangute, and Anjuna; indulge in water sports and enjoy the sunset.

3. Day 3: Basilica of Bom Jesus
   Approximately 23 km from Goa (estimated travel time 38 min)

   Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the oldest church of Goa, and home to the tomb of St. Francis Xavier.

4. Day 4: Ganpatipule Beach
   Approximately 330 km from Bom Jesus (estimated travel time 6h49m)

   Spend a day enjoying the clean and serene beach of Ganpatipule, relax in the sand, and watch the gentle waves of the sea.

5. Day 5: Ratnadurg Fort
   Approximately 25 km from Ganpatipule (estimated travel time 48 min)

   Visit the coastal Ratnadurg Fort, built-in 17th century and witness the breathtaking views of the Arabian sea from its ramparts.

6. Day 6: Parshuram Temple
   Approximately 44 km from Ratnadurg Fort (estimated travel time 1h6m)

   Visit Pawas, home to a magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Parshuram, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu and the creator of the Konkan coast.

7. Day 7: Tilak Ali Museum
   Approximately 214 km from Parshuram Temple (estimated travel time 4h 29m)

   Discover the legacy of the Indian freedom fighter and social reformer, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, through his personal possessions and photographs.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple (2h, Free)
• Goa Beaches (4h, Free)
• Basilica of Bom Jesus (1h, Free)
• Ganpatipule Beach (4h, Free)
• Ratnadurg Fort (1h, Free)
• Parshuram Temple (2h, Free)
• Tilak Ali Museum (1h, INR 20)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 20

Useful Tips

You can add a visit to the Sabarmati Ashram in Goa and the Jaigad Fort in Ratnagiri if you have more time. For a shorter trip, you can skip the Tilak Ali Museum. Check the opening and closing times before planning your itinerary.