📍We operate across Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India- at the edge of ghats, forest, and sea.

KTC began with a simple idea: to share the magic that has always existed here in a meaningful way. Konkan is a land of pristine beaches, misty mountains, and flavors that linger. But this isn’t just about beautiful places. It’s about connecting you with the heart of Konkan- its people, its stories, its soul. We’re not tour guides; we’re your local friends, eager to show you our favourite spots and introduce you to the people that make this place unforgettable.

Come travel with us, and create memories that stay with you long after the journey ends.

As we proudly say in Malvani, “Yeva Konkan Aplach Asa”.

Welcome to Konkan Travel Club. Welcome home.

Konkan Travel Club started in Mochemad — a small village on the South Konkan coast in Sindhudurg. Prateik Gawade, the founder, grew up here. He knows which beaches are worth the walk, which families will feed you like you’re one of their own, when the mangroves are navigable and when they’re not, why certain trails only make sense in certain months. He started taking people there.

That’s still what KTC does.

We run small-group trips, guided experiences, beach camps, and village stays — all designed around the seasons, the land, and the people who live here. If you want to see Konkan as most people don’t, this is where to start.

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Travel Konkan. Slowly. Honestly. Deeply.

Konkan Travel Club creates immersive, experience-first journeys across the Konkan coast and the Western Ghats. We focus on nature, culture, people, and seasons.

Not checklists.

Why We Exist

Travel today is fast, crowded, and predictable.
We believe it does not have to be that way.

A place is not meant to be rushed through.
It is meant to be felt.

We built KTC to give people access to that version of Konkan. Not the one in the brochure. The one you only see if you slow down and know where to look.

What Didn’t Sit Right With Us

Too many trips are designed to cover more, not understand more.
The same routes. The same viewpoints. The same stories.

Nature becomes a backdrop.
Locals become service staff.

We knew Konkan had more to offer than that.

How We Work

We plan the trips. You show up.
Every itinerary is built around the season, the terrain, and the size of the group. We don’t run the same trip in monsoon and winter and call it the same experience. We also don’t overload the schedule. There’s always room for things to unfold on their own.
Our team does a village expedition every month — new routes, new stays, new things we didn’t know about. What we find, we bring back into the trips.
We’re transparent about what’s included and what isn’t. No hidden fees, no commission-driven choices for stays or activities.

We do not sell packages.
We design experiences. This is our Craft.

✔ Small groups with intentional pacing
✔ Experiences over sightseeing
✔ Local knowledge & Storytelling over scripted guiding
✔ Low-impact travel choices
✔ Transparency in planning and pricing
✔ Trips that evolve with season and context

Every detail is chosen with care.

We craft experiences

Every journey with KTC is carefully crafted to go beyond the ordinary.

Ritusamhara

Konkan has six seasons. Each one changes the land completely.
In summer, the orchards are full. Mangoes are being picked, cashews processed, the coast is warm and quieter than you’d expect. In monsoon, the ghats turn green overnight, waterfalls appear on hillsides that were bare a week ago, and the rivers run fast. By winter, the coast comes alive — the sea is calm, the festivals run deep into the night.
We design trips around these shifts. There’s no “generic Konkan trip” at KTC.

At KTC, there are always hidden surprises that don’t make it to the itinerary.

Experience Konkan in a different light.

One thing you cannot miss in Konkan is its quiet, heartwarming hospitality.
The true Konkan experience goes beyond untouched landscapes. It lies in everyday village life, shared meals, and living traditions. Rural communities here offer deep learning. From traditional wisdom and local food practices to ways of life that gently shift how you see the world. Especially for young minds, this exposure can be grounding and enriching.

Our homestays are not just places to stay.
They are invitations into Konkan homes.

You eat what the family eats.
You hear stories, observe rhythms, and experience Malvani cuisine as it is meant to be shared.

Whether you choose a homestay or a more comfortable retreat, each stay is rooted in culture.
You leave with memories, connection, and a sense of contentment that stays with you.

Our Philosophy in Practice

Immersive Experiences: At KTC, we don’t just string together locations for sightseeing. We specialize in Tourism Design. Every journey is carefully researched and thoughtfully sequenced. Activities, routes, and experiences are planned around the season, terrain, and local context.
No two trips feel the same. And none feel rushed. With us, travel moves beyond sightseeing into something immersive and memorable.

Local Experiences: The true essence of Konkan lies in its people, lifestyle, and cuisine. We have carefully selected local stays and homestays that offer the authentic Konkan experience. Check out our Google reviews to see what our clients have to say: https://g.page/konkantravelclub?share

Ever-evolving Experiences: No KTC trip is static. Our team conducts village expeditions every month to discover new routes, stays, and experiences across the Konkan hinterlands. Each journey evolves based on season, feedback, and on-ground learning. Konkan continues to surprise us. And we let that discovery shape every new experience we design.

Conscious Business: What do we mean when we say we’re a conscious business? It means we take conscious efforts to ensure ethical practices, fair partnerships, and low-impact travel. We are mindful of how tourism affects communities and ecosystems, both today and in the long run. Your very trip with KTC helps us get closer to our goals.

Founder's Note

"Konkan Travel Club was started as a long-term effort to build meaningful, responsible travel in Konkan. While it began as a personal exploration, it was always imagined as a collective. A platform that could grow through local hosts, field experts, village communities, and people who care deeply about this land. Today, KTC exists through many hands. My role is to hold the intent, direction, and values it began with."

Prateik Gawade

Founder

How To Join

There are three ways to travel with KTC:

Join an upcoming trip — We run scheduled small-group trips across seasons. Check the trips page for current dates.
Private trip — You pick the dates, we plan the experience. Works for couples, families, and small groups.
Custom group trip — You set the dates, we open it to others. You travel with a group, share the cost, and meet people with similar interests.

Reach us on WhatsApp: 8669810485 Or write to us: konkantravelclub@gmail.com

What Our Clients Have To Say?

Aayushi Yadav Avid Traveler and Trekker

Where do I even begin, I visited a part of Konkan a few years back & I was sure that I will come back again & now when I got a chance to visit it again I had a completely different experience from the last time I was here. Man what a memorable time I spent during my stay here from witnessing a local play (Mahashivratri special from night to dawn) to food trails to hidden gems (beaches, a lesser known sea fort & a natural pool). The best part of the tour was definitely our homestay & the warm hospitality we received was a very humbling experience. The last couple of days have been overwhelming. Thank you so much Konkan travel club for hosting us & making us a part of your rich culture & lifestyle. See you guys again very soon 🙂

Riddhi Trivedi Youtube Vlogger

Where do I even start about my trip with Konkan travel club...Me and my husband had the most amazing 2 days exploring offbeat Konkan with them. If it would not have been for Konkan travel club we would have never ever experienced the rural, local authentic konkan side. The experience of staying with locals, eating their local delicacies, experiencing unexplored hidden gems of Konkan is what only Konkan travel club can make you experience. Prateik is a perfect host, very curious informative, knowledgeable and helpful. We were confused of how to, where to start he helped us bring clarity shared us a perfect itinerary as per our tastes and preferences and we were sold. We have made some amazing connections with Aji and Ajoba of the house we stayed at. Highly recommend them. If visiting Konkan then, what are you waiting for just go ahead and contact Konkan travel club.

Pooja Soni Traveler

This has been such an epic experience. Thank you for showing us a side of konkan, we couldn’t even imagine, existed outside a postcard. Every experience was so unique and special.. we are going to remember this forever. Also, with the children and the chaos and the late mornings, you guys always delivered whatever you promised and also more than that. Always smiled and laughed and kept us engaged in experiences. The homestay, the beaches, the tent.. everything was magical to say the least. Thank you again for this. We are coming back soon. ❤️ And thank you for best birthday celebration. The place you found was beyond Amazing and the arrangement was so beautiful. Don’t remember ever having celebrated like this. Love you guys. All the best. You are definitely going places.

Rishikesh Rane Traveler

It was a 4 days tour and we enjoyed it thoroughly..the secret beach, secret island, the homestay, Daji and his family, malvani food everything was fabulous and smoothly planned by KTC . Pratik,Nilesh,Chatur and Yasir were nice friends cum guides. To be honest I am going to bring my mother to enjoy the village life style and malvani food here next time around. Thank you KTC for this memorable trip.

Soniya Solanki Traveler

Thank you pratik for organizing everything so perfect. Your each team member wer amazing . I loved everything about you guys from handling us to entertaining us. Thanks amul , mayur , yaseer , viraj for being a good leader ⭐ even i met nilesh sir . He is a gem of a person . I wld sure like to meet u guys again . I wish great succes to KTC .

Mumpy Das Avid Traveler

Not just a trip but a therapy! Didn't know lockdown would hit again and will be all isolated, but my gut feeling said this trip should be a now or never calling. And yes, random plans work and it worked again this time but with Konkan Travel Club. These guys chalked out our plan in a Span of two days and we booked it with them.. it was just 2 of us and all 3 of them pampered us like anything. With zero network, this break was most awaited. Right from Daji kaka's lip smacking food to Onkar, Richa and pratik's hospitality everything was bang on! Secret locations, endless shopping and the overall vibe made me forget lockdown blues. I'm glad I took this trip.... I don't regret being caged now and once the curfew is off I am again going back here..To come back with more stories...Keep it up guys!!! 2

Kunal Buchake Traveler

Yes you guys have delivered 100% infact I would say 200%, Because you guys bring this priceless smile to my princess face :)...the food, hospitality, stays, locations everything was awesome. I wish to become guest of KTC again and again. Special thanks to my daughters new best friend Richa 🙂

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Each one of us is unique- and can bring in a new perspective to what a community can do to better our lives and the lives of others. When different points of view come together to sync in tandem with the right tools, it creates a powerful symphony. We’re building a space where learning, fun, and impact meet—through field trips, events, picnics, workshops, and social initiatives. It’s flexible, evolving, and open to ideas.

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KTC Internship and Seminar on Village Development Programme

KTC in association with Br. Balasaheb Khardekar College, Vengurla organized a seminar on ‘KTC’s Village Development Programme’ on 02 June, 22. The prime motive of the Seminar was to share KTC’s Eco-Tourism Development model and to introduce a 6 Month Internship programme. The Seminar was made possible due to fruitful efforts of Dr. Dhanashri Patil, (Head of Botany Department, BKC College), Prof. Nandgirikar (BKC College) and Mr. Nilesh Chendwankar (President- Maza Vengurla) along with the rest of the team of KTC: Mr. Yaseer Makandar, Mr. Vishal Khajanekar, Mr. Suryakant Golam, Mr. Pranav Bagayatkar. Pratik Gawade (Founder, KTC) led the Seminar and stressed about the importance of skill development in Konkan. The Seminar also saw a guest talk from Mr. Sandeep Rane on preservation of traditional techniques and anthropology in Konkan. The paid internship programme proposed in the seminar will last for a duration of 6 months between Aug-Jan. Prior to that, there will be selection rounds. The selected interns will undergo orientation sessions to familiarize with the workflow and their respective teams. The interns will be felicitated with Skill Certificates mentioning the exact work done during the period. BKC College is also working to get this certificate certified by the Mumbai University. Every Intern will be trained in Operations and ‘Village Development Programme’. Furthermore, interns will be divided into teams based on their interest and grasping power. Following are the major teams to be formed: Operations Client Relations Graphics & Content Design Website Design Marketing Service Design: This team will comprise some members from all teams. It is hoped that this programme achieves all its objectives and becomes a stepping stone to a movement in tourism that is conducive to the ecology and economy in Konkan.

“Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets” ~ Oscar Wilde

No Hidden Fees. No Shortcuts.

We don’t cut corners or choose stays/destinations that offer higher commissions. Just genuine experiences, fair pricing, and real value for every traveler.

Dedicated Team

Our team is more than just skilled – they’re great company. Warm, attentive, and rooted in Konkan’s culture of hospitality, they’ll make you feel right at home. Treat them with kindness, and you’ll be met with care, stories, and the kind of attention that turns a trip into a memory.

Save Time and Effort

Leave the planning to us. Offbeat travel in Konkan can be tricky to plan—but that’s our specialty. We handle the research, routes, and real connections, so you can simply show up, slow down, and enjoy the journey.

Value Tourism

At KTC, we don’t just plan trips – we create lasting memories. You might come for a getaway, but you’ll leave with stories, connections, and a piece of Konkan in your heart. Don’t take our word for it—come experience it for yourself.