Mumbai - Goa Cycling

DAY 1: MUMBAI – GATEWAY OF INDIA TO MANDWA TO MURUD. [75KM]

Today Morning at 6:15 am, We would assemble at Gateway of India, early morning to catch the ferry for Mandwa Jetty.  After a sail on the Arabian Sea we would reach Mandwa Jetty, it takes 1:30 hrs to reach Mandwa Jetty.  After reaching Mandwa, we will have breakfast and from where we would start cycling. About 20 Kms cycling from Mandwa we would reach Alibaug, Capital town of Raigad district. We would move towards Kashid, which is around 22 Kms. via Revdanda.  Where we will have our Lunch.  The beach town of Kashid is one of the most unassuming and relaxing destinations off Mumbai with wonderfully clean and untouched beaches and a few temples in the vicinity. After that we would cycle up to Murud. Today we will have a halt in Murud.

Time taken approx.: 7-8 hrs.
Distance covered: 75 km.

[Note: - If clients want to start cycle ride from Mandwa, they can reach Mandwa jetty by 8:00am, and we can start our cycling ride directly]

Ferry options from Gateway of India to Mandwa Jetty: -

1. PNP Boat Ferry,
2. Maldar Boat Ferry,
3. Ajanta Boat Ferry. 

Ferry Options from Bhau Cha Dhakka to Mandwa Jetty: -

1. M2M ferry from Bhau Cha Dhakka to Mandwa.

DAY 2: MURUD TO HARIHARESHWAR. [65KM]

Morning after breakfast we will start cycling from Murud to Agardanda.  From there we will board ferry to Dighi. Then we will continue cycling to Srivardhan, where we will have our Lunch.    Post lunch we will continue cycling till Harihareshwar. Where we will have our stay, our cycling for today’s route ends here.

Time taken approx.: 7-8 hrs.
Distance covered: 65 km.

DAY 3: HARIHARESHWAR TO LADGHAR. [70 KM]

Morning after heavy breakfast, we will start our third day ride which will be from Harihareshwar to Ladghar, we will start cycling from Harihareshwar, we will move ahead to Bagmandla, from where we will take Jetty and reach other side Vesavi from there we will pedal till Kelshi. We will have our Lunch here; after having our lunch, we will continue cycle covering Anjarle, Karde and we will take halt at Ladghar.  Our cycling day ends here.

Time taken approx.: 7-8 hrs.
Distance covered: 70 km.

DAY 4: LADGHAR TO VELNESHWAR. [65 KM]

Today Morning after having our breakfast we will leave for our cycling today; we will start from Ladghar and reach Dabhol where we will take our first halt.  Will move ahead to Palshet, where we will halt for our lunch break.  After spending some time, we will move ahead for Velneshwar. Our cycling day ends here

Time taken approx.: 6-7 hrs.
Distance covered: 65 km.

DAY 5: VELNESHWAR TO PAWAS. [ 78 KM]

Today morning after breakfast, we will leave for cycling towards Pawas. This day is a bit long; we will cross our ferry at Tavsal to Jaigad. Which is around 16km from Velneshwar. After reaching Jaigad we will ride through coastal side heading towards Malgund beach, Ganpati pule, Aare-Ware beach, here we will have our lunch, ahead after having our lunch, we will move ahead towards bhatye beach and we will take halt at Pawas.

Time taken approx.: 7-8 hrs.
Distance covered: 78 km.

Day 6: PAWAS TO KUNKESHWAR [86 KM]

Today Morning after breakfast, we will star cycling towards Kunkeshwar, again today will be a long day around 86-88 km to travel. We will cross through purangad , Adivare, padel, jamsande , Devgadh, and kunkehwar .

Time taken approx.: 9-10 hrs.
Distance covered: 86 km.

DAY 7: KUNKESHWAR TO VENGURLA. [ 90 KM]

Today we will have early breakfast and will start early for our cycling ride for Vengurla.  Enroute we will cross Mithbav, Poyare, sadewadi, Malvan, Tarkarli, and head towards Vengurla. Again, this day will be long day for your Cycling.

Time taken approx.: 9-10 hrs.
Distance covered: 90 km.

Day 8: VENGURLA TYO ARAMBOL.
As this day last day of the route and the shortest day of our route, we will start with a ease, only 30 km to go, we will reach go in 2 hrs. after reaching goa, we will take a halt for lunch.
after lunch our ride is finished and group is departed. luggage will be handed over to clients and Participants can stay in Goa and can book their return travel accordingly.

Time taken approx.: 1:30 to 2.00 hrs.
Distance covered: 30 km.

NOTES:-

• No need to carry your luggage while Cycling, it will be carried in Support Vehicle.
• You need to carry your Hydration Bags/ Water Bottles while Riding.
• Throughout the Journey from Mandwa to Goa we will be having assist of  mechanic would be with us. If any minor repair work needs to be done (Puncture kit, Chain drowning, etc.), it will be done free of cost; but any major repair work involving spare parts, would be charged.
• Proper Gearing up (Helmets- knee- elbow Guards)for Cycling expedition is mandatory for all participants
• On this arduous cycle trip delays and detours are possible on account of landslides, road blocks and weather conditions. Our effort would be to continue with the trip as per the schedule; make sure that you would be comfortable. But in rare situations we could have to compromise on the accommodation that we have booked and adjust to these situations there. No compensation of any sort would be provided in such an event.
• The itinerary described above is the planned one; but very rarely due to reasons beyond our control some spot changes would have to be done. The decision of the tour guide would be final in such a case. No compensation of any sort would be provided in such a case.
• The distances mentioned in the above itinerary are to the best of our knowledge & information. Some minor variations would be expected.
• The above costing is for a minimum of 15 pax.
• The cost mentioned above is for India citizens.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation provided is on 3 sharing basis – locally - home stays or hotels rooms will be provided. with neat and clean rooms and attached toilet and bath facilities. Participants would be required to share with 2 or 3 other participants, based on the size of the room at each homestay.  Separate rooms will be provided for men and women.

FOOD:

We would have local food during the route consisting of – Breakfast, Pack Lunch/ Hot Lunch, Hi-tea, Dinner, and  Refreshments, – such as Konkani, Malvani, Goan and Indian food . Meals provided by us would only be vegetarian, however participants can choose to upgrade to a non-vegetarian meal by paying the difference.

MEDICAL AND FIRST AID:

For coming to this expedition, it is participant’s responsibility to ensure that he or she is in good health, physically and mentally both. In case you have an existing medical condition or disability you must inform us before booking with us. We do carry  basic medical kit  with us during the route, still we request clients to carry their own medical kit or medicines which they are going through. As This cycle expedition is in a relatively remote region, where advanced, professional medical help may not be easily available....

In case of any health problem that you might face on the trip, it would be advisable to speak to your tour leader. The tour leader would be equipped to give only first aid to participants. Any expense incurred by us for any medical emergency / for evacuation for any reason, the expenses for the same would be borne by the concerned participant.