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This Mahashivratri, travel into the heart of Konkan for a slow, immersive cultural experience in Mochemad, Sindhudurg. The journey centres around Dashavtar, Sindhudurg’s iconic folk-theatre tradition performed through the night in village temple spaces. Music, movement, satire, devotion, and storytelling come together in a form that has been practiced here for generations.
Mahashivratri in Konkan is also marked by powerful expressions of village devotion. The night unfolds with rath parikrama, collective rituals, and moments of god–spirit possession, where belief, body, and community merge in ways rarely seen by outsiders.
Food is an essential part of the experience. Traditional Mahashivratri meals, local flavours, and simple village cooking form a highlight of the trip, shared slowly and communally.
This is not a festival tour or a staged performance. It is an opportunity to witness living traditions, respectfully and up close, in the place they belong. If you’re seeking a Mahashivratri experience beyond temples and crowds, this backpacking journey offers a deeper connection to Konkan’s cultural life.
Explore Konkan's Offbeat Culture - Beyond Imagination!
Board an overnight train till Sawantwadi Station/Highway [Book in advance, tickets run out]
If train is not available, there are multiple traveler buses running daily from Mumbai/Pune.
We are at 45 mins from MOPA Airport, Goa.
Welcome to Amboli Hill Station (2260 ft.), a renowned biodiversity hotspot! Our handpicked homestay offers the best local food and a cozy stay amidst nature. Today is a relaxed day—take your time to explore the serene landscapes, food, and misty viewpoints of Amboli at your own pace. ✨🌿
+ Pick-up & Breakfast at Sawantwadi
+ Briefing by KTC Co-ordinator
+ Sawantwadi Museum & Palace: Explore Sawantwadi Palace, renowned for preserving traditional Ganjifa art and lacquerware crafts. The palace museum showcases intricate ganjifa art, idols and vibrant lacquered artifacts, reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage.
+ Road-trip to Amboli Hills with some scenic stops along the way
+ Check-in & Lunch at handpicked homestay
+ Our Field expert will lead you on Amboli's serene landscapes as per the groups interest.
+ Walk in the Ghats for sunset in the Hills. Explore a historical palace in ruins along the way
+ Malvani Dinner at Stay
+ Tea-Breakfast at Stay
+ Forest of Hollow Coves Trek: Trek through an ancient forest in a path carved by a river to its origin fall. Centuries of flowing water has created multiple crystal clear water pools on the way to the trek~ trek ends at a waterfall amidst towering rocks!
Completing the trek requires moderate bouldering through the rock formations. Our team will guide you through it.
+ Refresh & Lunch at the Stay
+ Roadtrip to the coast
+ Arrive at Turtle Nest Homestel- a concept stay developed by KTC with the flexibility of a Hostel & warmth of a Homestay!
+ Authentic Malvani Fish Lunch at Homestel
+ Sunset at Mochemad Beach. Mochemad Beach is vast expanse and an epitome of a healthy beach ecology. Its adorned by a rocky mountainside on one edge.
+ Authentic Malvani Dinner at Stay
Experience the true spirit of Mahashivratri celebrations in a coastal village with the Locals.
Join in the festivities with #KTC and explore the cultural heritage of Konkan! #Mahashivratri
+ Start the day with a hearty breakfast!
+ Explore the village or we could go on a Kayaking adventure at a beautiful beachscape of Vengurla.
+ Lunch at Homestay
+ Rest well to witness the night of Mahashivratri. It goes on the whole night!
+ Mangrove Biodiversity Walk & Beach Trail: Walk through serene mangrove forests that breathe life into Konkan’s coastline. Learn about their unique ecosystem, spot coastal birds, marine animals and witness how these tidal forests protect marine life and local communities. A surprise snack from the Mangroves awaits!
+ Village Fair 'Jatra' begins at Dusk. Jatra is the most happening event in every village of Konkan, all Villagers gather in the temple to offer their prayers amidst stalls and celebrations
+ Walk with a local to understand more about the Village culture with the divine
+ Dinner at Homestay
+ God-spirit Possession & Chariot Ritual at midnight: Witness god-spirit possession, a traditional ritual as depicted in Kantara that drives the village faith till this date.
+ Dashavtara Folkart: Dashavtara's live theatre is a depiction of a purana narrative (not necessarily a tale of Vishnu's Dashavtara). It is one of Konkan's underrated art forms that is a once-in-a-lifetime experience because each play is unique and has no script! But a spellbinding performance. More on this as the trip progresses..
Explore the unexplored and the untold with us!
+ Traditional Ras-Khaproli for a lazy & yummy Breakfast
+ Explore the beachside in the Village at your leisure or simply rest to recover from the nighttime 'jagar'
+ Traditional Fish/Veg Lunch at Homestay
+ Vengurla Rocks Sea Exploration Sunset Trip: A 3 hour sea exploration trip into the depth of the sea! Explore old & new lighthouse of the colonial period, Sea caves, Mhatirichi Chul, Nivti Golden Rocks! The caves here are also host to the elusive edible nest swiftlet birds!
+ Departure at 7PM: Drop back at the Station/Highway with a treasure trove of memories from this remarkable adventure.
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1. Please confirm bookings in advance to prevent loss of stays. Especially in rush months between Nov to Mar.
2. Please carry water bottles and avoid buying packaged water if possible.
3. Do not consume intoxicating substances in the Village area and public places.
4. Please let us know if you wish to increase the budget or do cost-cutting. Your budget affects stays and activities involved. KTC convenience charge remains the same irrespective of the budget.
Network may not be available- we recommend a complete detox from gadgets. If network is a must, please let us know.
Please go through the traveler responsibilities mentioned in the ‘Travelers Handbook‘ link.
We specialize in designing private trips and getaways. You could experience the best of what KTC has to offer by customizing a trip with us. With our wide range of catalogue of experiences and stays in offbeat Konkan~ we ensure you a more fulfilled experience.
Start by filling the customization form below!
CustomizeAt KTC- we design tours, excursions, and camps in Konkan. Our catalog is continually being upgraded to include all range of stays and unique experiences in the region.
Our tours adapt to include the seasonal variety that each season has to offer. We pride upon the authentic Malvani cuisine, local hospitality, the comfort of homestays in our curated unique itineraries. We are a tourism company, but we are also more, as we are working to build a community whose connections exceed far beyond travel.
We mostly travel in our free time but with the kind of experiences we offer and to truly experience the beauty of Konkan, we would recommend freeing your time to travel with us. We offer weekend getaways as well as curated long tours.
Pre-designed tours are released but we primarily engage in private tours for groups. The best way to travel with us is to curate a trip for your group. Currently, all our experiences are available at throwaway prices for a time now.
OR
You could join pre-designed tours from our catalog.
Squeezed in the lap of the Western Ghats and the Arabian sea, every season in Konkan has something unique to offer. Summer is for exploring hidden beaches, water sporting, scuba, scenic mangrove boat safaris, fort trails, wild fruit trails, and more. Winter is for everything summer, plus a major mood for camps and a season of Jatras in Konkan. You get to witness the traditional Dashavtar live theatre in a Jatra. Monsoon is very underrated here. You could witness some of the best treks and waterfall trails in the monsoon. The Malvani cuisine also changes to adapt to seasonal variety and even the beaches hit different every season.
To make all the arrangements, we recommend a confirmation at least a week before travel.
Note that, in the tourism rush months of November, December, January, March, and April- stays may run out, and hence we need to plan the trip months earlier.
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