Alibaug
- Beaches
- Food
- Weekend
Closest to Mumbai, with the widest choice of villas and resorts
From Mumbai: About 95–110 km by road
Hotels and plansBest places to visit in Konkan
The Konkan coast is about 720 km long, so the best place depends on how much time you have and what you want. Here is how to choose a destination, with our picks by trip length and interest.
The short answer
For a weekend from Mumbai, choose Alibaug, Kashid, Diveagar or Shrivardhan. For three to four days, add Harihareshwar, Dapoli or Ganpatipule. For a longer trip, go south to Tarkarli, Malvan and Vengurla. Travel between October and February.
Find the right destination
Filter by how much time you have and what you want to do. Each card links to the destination page, where you can also find places to stay.
Kashid
- Beaches
- Weekend
A long white-sand beach, popular on weekends
From Mumbai: About 125–135 km by road
Hotels and plansMurud-Janjira
- Forts and history
- Weekend
A sea fort reached by boat, plus quieter beaches
From Mumbai: About 160–170 km by road
Hotels and plansDiveagar
- Beaches
- Temples
- Weekend
A long, open beach and a well-known Ganesh temple
From Mumbai: About 165–185 km by road
Hotels and plansShrivardhan
- Quiet escape
- Beaches
- Weekend
A quieter beach with Peshwa connections
From Mumbai: About 185–200 km by road
Hotels and plansHarihareshwar
- Temples
- Quiet escape
- 3–4 days
A Shiva temple town with a rocky coast and hill circuit
From Mumbai: About 185–205 km by road
Hotels and plansDapoli and Harnai
- Quiet escape
- Forts and history
- Food
- 3–4 days
Quiet beaches, dolphin trips, sea forts and farm stays
From Mumbai: About 215–230 km by road
Hotels and plansGanpatipule
- Temples
- Beaches
- 3–4 days
A temple beside the sea and a long beach
From Mumbai: About 375 km by road
Hotels and plansTarkarli and Malvan
- Water sports
- Forts and history
- Food
- 5 or more days
Clear water, Sindhudurg fort and Malvani food
From Mumbai: About 500–530 km by road
Hotels and plansVengurla
- Quiet escape
- Beaches
- 5 or more days
Quiet southern beaches near the Goa border
From Mumbai: About 540–570 km by road
Hotels and plansBest places to visit by trip length
Match the destination to your time
Distance from Mumbai decides most Konkan trips, so start with how many days you have.
| Time | Good choices | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A weekend (1–2 nights) | Alibaug, Kashid, Murud-Janjira, Diveagar, Shrivardhan | These are the closest to Mumbai, so you spend more time at the beach than on the road |
| 3–4 days | Harihareshwar, Dapoli and Harnai, Ganpatipule | Longer drives, but you can combine more than one stop |
| 5 days or more | Tarkarli, Malvan, Vengurla | Far from Mumbai; plan a long trip or break the journey |
For drive times, see distance from Mumbai by road, and for short trips see weekend getaways from Mumbai and Pune.
Best places to visit by interest
Match the destination to what you want
| If you want | Try |
|---|---|
| Beaches | Diveagar, Kashid, Tarkarli, Shrivardhan |
| Forts and history | Murud-Janjira, Suvarnadurg near Harnai, Sindhudurg fort at Malvan |
| Temples | Harihareshwar, Ganpatipule, Diveagar, Anjarle |
| Quiet escape | Shrivardhan, Dapoli, Vengurla |
| Water sports | Tarkarli and Malvan, in season |
| Food and village life | Malvan, and farm stays around Dapoli |
Three questions to choose in a minute
Ask yourself these before you pick
- How far will you drive? More than 7 hours each way is hard on a weekend, so stay in northern Raigad.
- Beach, history or quiet? Pick the interest that matters most, because the coast offers all three but in different places.
- Who is travelling? Families and groups often prefer long, open beaches, while couples may prefer quiet stays. See family and couple resorts.
When to go
October to February suits almost every destination. In March to May the coast is hot, though still pleasant near the sea. In monsoon (June to September), the sea is rough and boat trips and water sports stop, so choose inland stays, farm visits and green countryside rather than beaches.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
BestHot, still fineMonsoon
See best time to visit Konkan and monsoon stays.
Keep planning
More guides
- Things to see in KonkanBeaches, forts, temples and more
- How to plan a Konkan trip3, 5 and 7-day itineraries
- Malvani and Konkani foodWhat to eat and where
- Konkan road-trip routesNH66 and coastal roads
- Best hotels in KonkanThe full guide
Best places in Konkan: questions
What are the best places to visit in Konkan?
Popular choices are Alibaug, Kashid, Diveagar, Shrivardhan, Harihareshwar, Dapoli, Ganpatipule, Tarkarli and Vengurla. The best one depends on how far you want to drive and what you want to do. See things to see in Konkan.
Which is the best place in Konkan for a first trip?
Diveagar, Shrivardhan and Alibaug are good first choices because they are the easiest to reach from Mumbai and have a range of stays. See Diveagar hotels.
Which Konkan place is best for couples?
Quiet places such as Shrivardhan and Dapoli suit couples best, especially in a sea-view room. See family and couple resorts.
Which Konkan place is best for water sports?
Tarkarli and Malvan are best known for snorkelling, scuba diving and boat rides, usually from around October to May. See Tarkarli and Malvan.
Which Konkan places are good in monsoon?
Inland areas, farm stays and green countryside are best. The sea is rough, so avoid beach activities, and check conditions first. See monsoon stays.
How many places can I cover in one trip?
Aim for one base with a day trip. The coast is long, so adding more stops means a lot of driving. See how to plan a Konkan trip.
Choose where to stay
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