Alibaug
- Beaches
- History
The closest beach town, with the widest choice of stays
About 95–110 km, roughly 2–3 hours one way
Konkan weekend getaways from Mumbai and Pune
Konkan is long, but a few beaches are close enough for a real weekend. Tell us where you are starting and how long you have, and we will show what fits.
The short answer
From Mumbai, Alibaug and Kashid suit a one-night trip, and Diveagar, Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar suit two nights. From Pune, Diveagar, Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar are the closest, reached through Tamhini Ghat. Leave early, and book winter weekends well ahead.
Find your weekend getaway
Kashid
- Beaches
A long stretch of pale sand
About 125–135 km, roughly 2½–3½ hours one way
Murud-Janjira
- History
- Beaches
A sea fort reached by boat, plus quiet beaches
About 150–170 km, roughly 3½–4½ hours one way
Diveagar
- Beaches
- Temples
A long, open beach and a well-known Ganesh temple
About 170–190 km, roughly 4–5½ hours one way
Shrivardhan
- Quiet
- Beaches
A quieter beach with Peshwa connections
About 175–200 km, roughly 4–5½ hours one way
Harihareshwar
- Temples
- Quiet
A Shiva temple town with a rocky coast
About 185–205 km, roughly 4½–5½ hours one way
We match the longest one-way drive to your trip length: about 3.5 hours for one night, 5.5 hours for two nights and 8 hours for a long weekend. Drive times are estimates.
Sample weekend plans
What a weekend looks like
| Trip | Plan | Good choices |
|---|---|---|
| One night from Mumbai | Leave early Saturday, enjoy the afternoon and sunset, then a relaxed Sunday morning before heading back. | Alibaug, Kashid |
| Two nights (Friday to Sunday) | Leave Friday night or early Saturday. Spend Saturday on the beach and Sunday on a nearby temple or fort, then drive home by mid-afternoon. | Diveagar, Shrivardhan, Harihareshwar |
| Long weekend (three nights) | Combine two nearby places, such as Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar, or go further to Dapoli or Ganpatipule. | Dapoli, Ganpatipule |
| From Pune | Drive through Tamhini Ghat to the Raigad coast, which is the shortest route for Pune. | Diveagar, Shrivardhan, Harihareshwar |
Beat the weekend traffic
Five things that make the drive easier
- Leave early. Starting before 6 am on Saturday, or on Friday night, avoids the worst highway queues.
- Come back early. Sunday-evening traffic back to Mumbai and Pune is heavy, so leave by mid-afternoon if you can.
- Check the route. Roadworks and monsoon rain can change journey times a lot.
- From Pune: the road through Tamhini Ghat is scenic, but ghat roads can be risky in heavy rain, so check conditions first.
- Ferries: the ferry to the Alibaug coast can save time, but services usually stop in monsoon. See is Konkan open for tourism.
Choose the right kind of stay
Weekend rooms go first, so book one to two months ahead for winter and festival weekends. Full details are in how to plan a Konkan trip.
Stay types
- Best beach hotelsOn the sand or a short walk away
- Luxury and 5-star resortsPools, spas, villas
- Family and couple resortsActivities, privacy and quiet
- Budget hotelsSimple stays near the beach
- Alibaug, Kashid and MurudClosest to Mumbai
- DiveagarThe classic two-night trip
When weekend trips work best
October to February is the best time, but it is also the busiest. March to May is hot and quieter. In the monsoon (June to September), boat trips and water sports stop and the sea is rough, so choose inland or farm stays and keep plans flexible.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
BestHot, still fineMonsoon
Keep planning
More guides
- Distance from MumbaiBy road, by destination
- Best places to visitChoose by time and interest
- Konkan road-trip routesNH66 and coastal roads
- Best hotels in KonkanThe full guide
Weekend trip questions
Which Konkan beach is best for a weekend from Mumbai?
Alibaug and Kashid are closest for a short trip. Diveagar and Shrivardhan suit a two-night weekend, and Harihareshwar adds a temple. See Diveagar hotels.
Which Konkan beach is closest to Pune?
Diveagar, Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar on the Raigad coast are the closest, about 157–190 km away through Tamhini Ghat. See Shrivardhan hotels.
Can I do Konkan in two days?
Yes, if you choose a nearby destination such as Alibaug, Diveagar or Shrivardhan. Further places such as Ganpatipule and Tarkarli need three or more days. See how to plan a Konkan trip.
How early should I book a weekend stay?
One to two months ahead for winter and festival weekends, and a few weeks ahead for other weekends. See how to choose a Konkan hotel.
How do I avoid weekend traffic?
Leave before 6 am on Saturday or on Friday night, and head home by mid-afternoon on Sunday. See distance from Mumbai.
Are weekend trips to Konkan possible in monsoon?
Yes, but boat trips and water sports usually stop and the sea is rough. Choose inland or farm stays and check conditions first. See is Konkan open for tourism.
Book your weekend stay
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