MOTORCYCLE DIARIES

Mumbai youth start travel company, take people to lesser-known destinations along Konkan route
I f Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara has you convinced that a road trip with pals is a must-do event, then there is a cheaper, more convenient option available than Spain. Two Mumbai-based youth have started a travel company that specialises in tours of the Konkan region, that too on motorcycles.
Called Konkan Moto Travels, the tours organised by this company focus on the natural beauty, culture and history of the lesserknown areas of this coastal region of India.“We are into riding and started taking trips to these areas about two years ago. The Konkan region is an upcoming market and offers rich culture, beautiful places to explore and virgin beaches. And we also realised that no one was operating motorcycle tours in this region,“ says Abhishek Kadam, a passionate biker, who started the company with friend and partner Pratish Ambekar six months ago.
Konkan Moto Tours offers customised and scheduled tours. Anyone with a 150 cc bike and above can participate. “Those who do not have bikes can rent one from us. We have several options, including Royal Enfield and Avengers. We also have a mechanic who comes along on scheduled tours to take care of minor problems that may crop up along the way,“ says Kadam, who adds that they wanted to break the myth that only those with Royal Enfields could go on “cool road trips“.
The prices of the tours differ according to the number of days and the package you opt for. Also, considering the logistics involved, the group size is restricted to only 20-25 people. Customised car tours are available too for those interested, but Kadam insists that their “focus is on the motorcycle tours“.
Up next is the Tour of Ecstasy of Raigad on August 27 and 28 that offers adventure along with a glimpse of the local culture of the Konkan. To be a part of their tours, i call 9167143439 or you could also email them at konkanmototours@gmail.com