On day 2, we will get ready for sightseeing in Mumbai. We will start with the visit to The Gateway of India and the Prince of Wales Museum – one of the prime museums in India. It has three main sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History. The museum showcases some of the rarest and most ancient exhibits of Indian history and many interesting artifacts from foreign countries as well. We will also stop nearby for photo click at the ‘Dhobi Ghat’ where Mumbai’s ‘laundry’ is scrubbed, bashed, dyed, and hung out to dried.Next on the list is the Dharavi Slum. Walking through the tight alleys along the trivial dwellings opens to all sorts of emotions. Though the idea of gazing at the misery of the underprivileged can be quite uncomfortable, it is truly inspirational to witness the sense of community and entrepreneurship that thrives in such harsh conditions.

After breakfast, we pack our gear to board the ferry for transfer from Mumbai to Mandwa Jetty. We will alight at Mandwa and start riding along the coastal route towards the historic province of Murud. The backroad ride will progress traversing small tributaries exiting to the Arabian Sea and rustic villages. Further, we will cycle along the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary abundant for its coastal woodland ecosystem and vide variety of flora and fauna. We will reach a serene beach resort to wind up today’s ride. A visit to the historic and unconquered Murud Janjeera Island Fort is on the evening activity list.

Today, we will start our ride with a ferry crossing the wide Rajapuri Creek. After disembarking the ferry, we will ride through the fishermen villages with the view of the scenic Arabian Sea. Traversing the moderately undulating backroads, we will reach the banks of the Savitri River for yet another ferry crossing. It’s a good chance to interact with the locals as the ferry is the only means for the locals to commute across banks. We will end up our ride in Dapoli, in Ratnagiri district – a coastal hill station historically used by the British Troops. Here we settled down at the tranquil beach resort at Karde.

After breakfast, we start cycling along the moderately undulating terrain through the coastal villages. We cross the Vashishti river and ride to the Veleneshwar Beach (around 75 Kms) to have a picnic lunch at the beach. After lunch, a short rest, and maybe a quick swim at the scenic beach, we ride further south to cross the Shastri River to witness the Jaigad Fort standing tall against the bay formed by the river. We now enter the erstwhile Marathwada province – the land of brave Marathas once ruled this land before the Mughal reign. We continued our ride to reach yet another tranquil beach ofGanapatipule and rest for the day at a private beach resort. At the beach, one can see the centuries-old Shree Ganpatipule Temple – a prominent pilgrim center in the region with its extraordinary brick red & white walls.

Today, again we ride on the undulating coastal backroads of Ratnagiri through Fishermen villages along many fish markets and small temples. We will ride past the shallow basin of the Kajali River which forms a vast expanse of mangrove forest adjoining the coast. We also pass through Ratnagiri town along the Ratnadurg fort, Mandavi beach, and the agrarian suburbs. We further crossed the Purnagad creek formed by the Muchkundi river and Gaonkhadi Beach to reach Ambolgad Beach Village – our destination to end the day’s cycling. We will spend the night at a secluded yet comfy beach house with a scenic beach right in front.

After the breakfast cycle through the moderately undulating backroads of Sindhudurg crossing various rivers starting from the Vaghotan, Devgad, Naingre, Achara, Gad, and Karli. We will be riding along small temples, agricultural lands, and suburbs with historic Maratha forts like Devgad and Bhagawatgad in the vicinity. After lunch, you will be cycling along coastal and non-tarmac roads. We will traverse through the Kolamb creek to reach the secluded beach of Malvanon the Konkan Coast. We will spend overnight at the serene beach resort with the beach so close as if located in the front yard. You will be able to see the Island Fort Sindhudurg and the Padmagad Fort towards the distant Southwest frontiers of the bay.

After breakfast, we will ride our bikes through the coastal roads, sometimes non-tarmac at sections. We will cross over the Terekhol river to leave the vast state of Maharashtra and enter the small sunshine state of India – Goa. Once been an important Portuguese settlement, Goa is splendid with its customary architectural remnants, churches, and monuments, food, and culture apart from its golden sandy beaches and colorful nightlife. We will pass along the hippie beach of Arambol by the hills. We have a nesting site of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles by the Morjim Beach bay. We will ride past the famous Chapora fort by the river to reach the picturesque beach of Anjuna. Here we spend overnight at a boutique hotel that has been inspired by traditional Goan architecture.It’s a well-deserved free day at one of the best beaches on the hippie trail. You can spend your free day basking in the sun and a sure dip in the shallow waters to rejuvenate your body and mind.

Today, we will ride from the happening North Goa to the more tranquil South Goa. We will ride along the popular beaches of Baga & Calangute, cross the Mandovi river to enter the Old Goa known for its heritage remnants like the Basilica of Bon Jesus with remains of St Francis Xavier. We will further ride through the village roads with a view of Portuguese styled houses, Churches, Mangroves, Coconut and Cashew trees, restaurants serving Goan Fish Thali and favorite beverage – the Feni brewed from the juicy Cashew fruit. We will ride through the silent beaches of Varca &Cavelossim to reach the tranquil beach of Agonda. Here we spentthe overnight at the beach resort with palm groves and beautiful cottages built of wood adjacent to the pristine beach.On day 2 you can stroll through the Market by the beach. The vibrant Goan nightlife is never to be missed. It’s a great choice to pick up your favorite beer and hit the nearby party place. The rest of the time leisure at the beach.

After breakfast we will transfer you to the Airport.