Konkan Diaries — 48 Hours in Malvan: Food, Forts & Freedom
Konkan has a strange habit of calling you back. Just a few weeks after returning from one unforgettable road trip, I found myself packing my bags again. This time, the journey wasn't with friends—it was with family. Nine family members. Three generations. One 14-seater Force Urbania. And 48 hours to experience the best of Malvan. Travelling with family is a different experience altogether. Unlike trips with friends, where plans are often made on the go, family trips begin days in advance—with packing bags, preparing homemade food for the journey, checking bookings twice, and making sure every little detail falls into place. The excitement is the same, but the responsibility is shared by everyone. On a soft, chilly December morning, we finally set out for Malvan. As our 14-seater Force Urbania rolled onto the highway, the journey had already begun inside the vehicle. The kids had taken charge of the music, turning the back seats into their own little dance floor. The elders ...
