4-Day Foodie Itinerary for Kokan

1. Day 1: Alibaug
   2 hours (38 miles) from Mumbai

   Start your foodie adventure at Sanjay Restaurant for a taste of their famous seafood thali. Visit the Alibaug Beach for some scenic views and local drinks at the beach shacks. End the day with some delicious Malvani cuisine at Poush Meadows.

2. Day 2: Ratnagiri
   4 hours (138 miles) from Alibaug

   Enjoy some crispy and spicy sol kadi at Akonil Resort for breakfast. Visit the Thibaw Palace for a glimpse of history and culture. Next, try some fresh and juicy alphonso mangoes at the Ratnagiri Bazar. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Aamrai Restaurant, known for its organic farm-to-table food.

3. Day 3: Ganpatipule
   1.5 hours (24 miles) from Ratnagiri

   Start your day with a healthy breakfast at Cafe Kokan Katta with some local snacks and tea. Visit the famous Ganpatipule Temple and then head to Blue Ocean for a taste of some amazing Konkani seafood. End the day with some lip-smacking sweets and desserts at Khavane's Karmarkar Museum.

4. Day 4: Malvan
   3 hours (91 miles) from Ganpatipule

   Have breakfast at Amba Bhavan and try their signature dish, the Malvani Thali. Visit the Sindhudurg Fort for some breathtaking views and history. Try some spicy and tasty solkadi and kaju curry at Samant Beach Resort. End the day with some refreshing coconut water at the Tarkarli Beach.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Sanjay Restaurant (1 hour, INR 700)
• Alibaug Beach (2 hours, Free)
• Poush Meadows (1.5 hours, INR 1000)
• Akonil Resort (1 hour, INR 500)
• Thibaw Palace (1.5 hours, INR 100)
• Mango Shopping (1 hour, INR 500)
• Aamrai Restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 1200)
• Cafe Kokan Katta (1 hour, INR 300)
• Ganpatipule Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Blue Ocean (1.5 hours, INR 800)
• Khavane's Karmarkar Museum (1 hour, INR 500)
• Amba Bhavan (1 hour, INR 600)
• Sindhudurg Fort (2 hours, INR 200)
• Samant Beach Resort (1.5 hours, INR 1000)
• Tarkarli Beach (1 hour, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs (INR): INR 7600

Useful Tips

For a longer trip, consider staying at a beach resort or home-stay. If you have more time, explore the Jaigad Fort and Bhagwati Mandir in Ratnagiri or enjoy a houseboat ride at the Tarkarli Backwaters. If you have less time, you can skip the Thibaw Palace and Khavane's Karmarkar Museum. Don't forget to carry sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and bottled water.