Pune to Chennai: Konkan Coast Solo Ride | Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

#Konkan #SoloRide #Drone
ROUTE: Pune - Mulshi - Dapoli - Dabhol - Anjanvel - Guhagar - Tavsal - Ganpatipule - Padel Canting - Kunkeshwar - Malvan - Chowke - Vengurla - Goa
Sometime in December 2018, I had to ride "Faith" (my Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500) back to Chennai from Pune. Since the weather was good, I decided to take the long way back, first heading West to find the Konkan Coast near Dapoli. From there I rode down towards Goa on the famous Maharashtra State Highway 4. I caught some breathtaking views and discovered some interesting routes along the way.
Thanks to Dr Sunil, who I met along the way, I also ended up taking some beautiful side roads in Southern Maharashtra and seeing places that I'd missed on previous trips through this part of the country.
The fact that this was a solo ride with my trusted "Faith" made it all the more sweet!
Hope you guys enjoy the watch!!
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[@TollFreeTraveller]

I absolutely love riding along the Western coastline of India. This ride with Faith in December was great fun and led to discovering some new spots. Hope you guys enjoy the watch. Comment if you enjoy the watch. Do the like and share thing too!

[@SUVENDU_SAHOO]

Very cool in mild summer in Odisha it’s just osm 👍👍👍

[@MrNadodi1996]

Enjoyed a lot.. Drone shots are epic

[@SenguptaSam]

Seen and follow many travellers on KZbin. Yours, I like especially because of the amazing narration, so deep, I feel like being there myself. Wish to ride with you someday. Cheers!

[@ayushghildiyal]

Please provide description of the exact soundtrack towards the last part. 10:18 time stamp

[@sahilpandita4092]

Amazing content as always. Can you share your route, I am planning to travel the coastline this monsoon. Your route will definately enhance the experience. Thanks in advance 😊

[@KarlRock]

6:58 that water looks beautiful. Would love to swim and camp in that area

[@anonuser3332]

tu yaha bhi aa gaya angrez ki aulad

[@say2merohit]

Karl RockDaParty

[@TollFreeTraveller]

This stretch of coastline has several lovely beaches that would be perfect for that

[@AMSHelmetandAccessoriesOutlet]

Karl rock are u plnning to go there? Karl rock- Nahi Chaiye JI

[@nikolai8150]

Yeah u might meet some scammers

[@santoshgurral66]

Rohit you are the only true motor vlogger on KZbin...rest all "bikers" are just to make money from KZbin. Some of your videos are like classic feel good type movies 😊 this volg is also one such.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot, Santosh. Do share it too

[@stephenbibby8650]

.Hello from Scotland. I would like to say how much I enjoy your videos . I would love visit India one day. Safe and happy travels !!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot, Stephen. You definitely must visit this beautiful country. I, on the other hand, hope to ride a motorcycle through Scotland someday

[@rohang3110]

Stephen Bibby visit konkan region of western India . Heavenly awesome

[@generalknowledge4all]

I was planning to visit Scotland with my family but the expenses are too high :-(

[@shreeparab4481]

most safe and beautiful road

[@shreyashchaudhari7293]

That Sunset👍

[@alphabetagamma4142]

Proud to be indian... Proud to be marathi... Jai hind! Jai Maharashtra!

[@sailorrider9802]

Tuning into your videos seems like I have tuned onto some national geographic channel episodes ... The narrations complemented by background music makes me feel as if I am riding as a pillion with you... Rohith man... I am running short of words... Hats off and seriously immense respect from all of us... Your subscriber family... Thank you so much for bringing positive vibes

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks so much. Means a lot to receive comments like this one!

[@sailorrider9802]

@@TollFreeTraveller i have uploaded couple of videos of my travel story.. If you time you can see that rohith... Thanku

[@Suhanaissu]

National geographic channel....true 👌👍

[@kulangarasanthosh7969]

Well said... Sailor rider

[@sailorrider9802]

@@andyroy5736 i don't feel like getting into any sort of arguments... God bless us all...

[@rkdash2006]

How can some one dislike this ?? You have surely put in so much effort.. your presentation style is simple yet professional no nonsense and childish like few others... brilliant...

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot, Raj

[@vatsalsonu21]

Beautiful that I just randomly came across

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Glad you found this. Do watch the other videos and share too

[@imads4307]

I know how beautiful konkan is because I'm from konkan 🤗

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Lucky you!

[@subash580]

Art maker... THE BGM AND INTRO ...

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Cheers

[@anoopathawale4095]

Almost a month back I was at same coastal route!! Covering, Ratnagiri- Ganapatipule- Guhagar- Chiplun with 2 of my rider friends . The Aare Waare beach is Serene... The video was a rewind into our riding experience .. Thanks you for taking me through these memories. Yes roads are bumpy and distance covering was tough task.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

That must have been a great ride. Totally worth the effort

[@danterobert949]

What a beautiful day it is. Wake up to see this beautiful video. Special about this video? You are roaming around my home. Dabhol..

[@TollFreeTraveller]

hahaha. Lovely part of the country

[@kabilantm3457]

This the place .. I was searching.. thanks for sharing again..

[@TollFreeTraveller]

My pleasure

[@jayantapanda2116]

I did this route while riding from Ratnagiri to Mumbai and it's absolutely stunning! This route was one of the best routes I covered during my 4000km solo ride across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa. You're an inspiration man!

[@0827cs101003]

Hello sir. I did almost the same route in January 2018 with 2 friends. My route was pune, ganpatipule, ratnagiri, kunkeshwar, malvan, goa, gokarn, murudeshwar, udupi, jog falls, pune I must say the roads were very good at that time. May be monsoon in 2018 did its work and roads are bad now. But thank you so much for nostalgic video. I particularly loved kunkeshwar in maharashtra. And then the karwar region in karnataka. Marvanthe beach where it's river on one side and sea on the other is also serene. Thank you and all the best.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

I took a similar route. The roads have definitely taken a beating in the time since, but a fabulous route nevertheless. Hope you keep travelling and discovering beautiful places.

[@chetanb4911]

Crisp and no nonsense vlog and narration !!!!

[@vikasdeshmukh6349]

Awesome...... indian western costal line god gifted land trully

[@TollFreeTraveller]

I agree

[@kiranshinde823]

One thing that always fascinates me is the locals in these small villages how happy they so generous See the smile on that Doctors face

[@TollFreeTraveller]

True that

[@ayushkolikar4003]

Loved ur Videos Language Simplicity Wordings Explanation In every videos ❤️🌠✨

[@pranishshrestha4781]

I actually didn't like thunderbird bike design, but after following your video for about a year, I am falling in love with it. 👌👌

[@namanvyas9433]

Such a beautiful country we have

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Absolutely

[@iRidetas]

Beautiful Ride and great vlog from your new sub from Tasmania Australia!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you. Lovely to have support from another part of the world!

[@iRidetas]

Im an RE and environment enthusiast. Your vlogs have excellent production value and present the two things im into very well and are extremely interesting! Excellent work and keep it up!

[@madhurrawat1376]

It feels good to end the day with your videos.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks for watching

[@smpdvg]

What are the odds, I was looking for someone who made this route as myself planning to do coastal trip from Kerala till Alibaug.👍 Everyone who know my plan has cautioned me about bad back breaking roads, but this video showed why it is still worth of doing. Thank you sir. 👍

[@off_road_monk]

There are like 1000's of vloggers on YT.. But You are the only one who stands out.. Not because of your choices of locations but the narration.. It's never about the destination with you.. Its about the roads we travel.. And there's no one better than you to tell this.. Ride safe brother.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot, Suraj!

[@ninaaad.r]

Thank u brother... Kunkeshwar devgad Malvan Kudal is our area... Thanks for coming here... And I'm your big fan .. .keep uploading new videos.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you. You live in a very beautiful part of the country

[@HimadriRoyHR]

it remains a desire a to ride with u someday

[@shubhammitkarysm]

A beautiful vlog to make morning best..

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks for watching!

[@rhlparkr]

I drove the same route till GOA in Dec 2018, visited all the same places, it just took me back !!

[@amalnathviswanathan2943]

Its always refreshing to see your videos. I find peace in them. Thank you so much

[@abbyyenagi]

Rohith bhai. Story telling, roads, forests, and oceans all these are specialy connected to you. How perfectly you have narrated, shows your humbleness and simplicity. And the background music you choose is so pleasing. You will forever be a Toll Free Traveller.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Super feedback to get, Abhinay. Thank you

[@sachinnagarkar7559]

You took the most beautiful road in India. I did that route many times. Thanks for exploring and showing that route to everyone. The best patch would be from Ganpatipule to Ratnagiri. You should have stayed at Malvan where you can enjoy Scuba diving and Snorkelling. Keep riding safe.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

It is one of my favourite routes for sure

[@TheRichardVideo]

Good to see a travel vlog after a while! Waiting for more to come.... Safe travels!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Hahaha. Mix and match :)

[@rohanpokharna8045]

Real inspiration. From last 18 months following you. I have already complete Pune to Mahableshwar,Goa,Banglore,Hydrabad,Kokan and even Gujrat twice thrice. One year before you had advised to take state highway for pune to banglore,this journey was a part of exploring myself through bike rides.Thank you for your superb content

[@TollFreeTraveller]

So great to hear that, Rohan. Keep doing what you do!

[@PhoenixEducare]

FANTASTIC VIDEO

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@maheshsinghnegi387]

Gives me chills every single time i watch this beautiful vlog of yours. I don't even remember how many times I've watched this particular video, it's just so soothing to watch through your eyes and hear you speak.now that I've finally bought a bike, I'm planning a trip via this route towards goa where my father lives. You're my inspiration and of many others. I wish you get what you deserve very soon. You're the best moto vlogger on KZbin. 🤗 Keep riding, keep exploring

[@aniketkanavaje]

Those roads are not fast but the most beautiful ones for sure. Thank you for the video. ❤

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching. DO share too

[@karthik.g63]

This is such a calm and beautiful video. Who disliked this?

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks for watching

[@ajaydongre001]

Lovely video. I did this Mumbai - Goa (Coastal route) on BICYCLE in November last year.... along with two friends. Absolutely beautiful route...

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Oh wow. Must have been brilliant on a biciycle

[@Himanshukumar-yw7dg]

Lovely the only word I would say

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

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[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you. Glad to have you following and appreciating my content

[@sanam1927]

Mesmerising Rohith 👍

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks, Sapna.

[@gokuldhananjay3568]

Ur videos are fresh and feels like new beginnings...This video landscapes resembles my homeland North Kerala💙

[@greenplanetsunil]

Wonderful VU

[@Psychopharmacologic]

You are a real inspiration for beginner solo riders like me.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Ride safe, Anirban

[@SurendraMkarnataka_bangalore]

Very good place👌

[@prafulkrishna5667]

Every TFT video is a story 😍👍

[@TollFreeTraveller]

I like this summarisation :)

[@UdyGraphie]

Me and my wife did this route on cycle in 6 days ... i am done processing 3 days and will release 4th day video soon... relived the journey here :)

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Oh wow. That sounds like a killer trip

[@alphabetagamma4142]

You did the entire route in 6 days?!! Thats something incredible!

[@alphabetagamma4142]

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[@scrumpydumpy]

Great video and elucidation.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@kuttykrishnanmankara3599]

Atlast....Happy to see you with your faith.....😍👍😎...

[@prash5770]

Just few weeks back took this rout from Goa to Mumbai... I loved the way you have described the journey... and you have earned one more subscriber ... :-)

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks, Prashant. Great to have you here on the channel

[@kulangarasanthosh7969]

Worth watching your videos bro..... Keep rocking

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@s.d.4351]

I did travel this part 4 to 5 times but the way you show us this part of Maharashtra, it's treat to eyes... Love your vlogs... Have seen all videos before... Again watching it... Next time whenever you will be in Pune give me a call brother...

[@surajb2328]

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[@RoyalRhinoVlogs]

Love the way you explain in English.. impressed!!

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One of the beautiful vlogs recently viewed.. well done.. keep going..

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks for watching!

[@maadhu1979]

really nice, like the ferry part with your nice words....

[@TheRoamingDelhiite]

This was the place I was looking for in all your videos man....Finally!! :D

[@wvherk]

Love your videos! India is a lovely country that iI would like to take a riding tour of,

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks, Glenn. you definitely should someday

[@unknownwonderer573]

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[@saeetembhekar]

Beautiful video! Loved the shot at 2:58 ! Terrific 👌!!!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@AkashDebnath-gf6tv]

Like always I said earlier your motoblogs are love ....I mean how beautifully you discover the raw and the authentic beauty of every places....we are blessed to have you in KZbin seriously.. Best of luck for your future rides.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Much kind of you, Akash. Thank you

[@sashikanthpalleti5757]

Just as ever nice narration, feels like i am passing right through these places

[@doctormthebikingexperience1558]

Such a cinematic video. I love ferries and bridges in a journey. Somehow feels like liberation …you feel free from the monotony of a dull highway .I have to learn to shoot in flat profile and colour correct. Your format is so rustic and sandy. Typical of the countries weather. Anyone outside India can actually feel our tropical weather in your videos

[@LibiZacharia]

Bhai, this video made me relive my NH4 trip last year, I missed a lot of spots as I was running behind my schedule, but now with this video it's kinda complete ... Thank you

[@TollFreeTraveller]

You should make time to ride this route again, Liby. It's lovely

[@akeeracy22]

This video was bliss!!! The roads, the landscapes, the music, everything! Just made my day. And we missed you traveller! Hope you're doing amazing.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you.

[@ameenshaikh7636]

I feel you are a very underrated Moto vlogger. I find your vlogs real treasure and your editing is superb. I have been following you for quite a long time, since 2017 I guess. And trust me, haven't seen a more quality travel vlog channel than yours. Keep up the good work. Love your work. Happy and safe riding!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

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[@sujoydey8469]

Fabulous !! As usual..

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

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50k crossed..a big milestone and congrats!...Take the dinosaur as pillion more views!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you. hahaha. Yeah, India tour with a dinosaur!

[@musicmetalmartialmotor]

Your videos are my only way I can feel the rides. After an accidental injury, I no longer can travel long distances in bikes and your videos make me not miss those even though it's virtual. Thank you so much brother and keep inspiring us. I'm still proud of owning a RETB :-)

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Sad to hear about your injury. Hope you are doing well now. Thanks for watching!

[@ArunKumar-wr4yy]

Your videos are like movies .great editing and narration..luv it....

[@shubhambiradar71]

Fantastic story telling ❤️

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

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Your videos are like refreshment, come back home after work n watch TFT 😘😘😘 so relaxing. You score 10/10 on videography which nowhere less than a good cinematography, well edited, beautiful narration and yes obviously the background score. Looking at your count of subscribers I think either Indians don't understand you or many of them enjoying your vlogs without subscribing.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks a lot. Hopefully the subscriber count will start to grow too!

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It is needless to say that your vlogs are worthy to be telecasted on national television.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Much kind, Sudipta!

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wow..one of the best vlogs I have ever seen..infact the best one covering western ghats..I was searching more about western ghat roads and came across this video which is so nicely narrated and captured the whole essence...thank you Toll Free Traveller!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

So glad to hear that. Thank you, Nitin!

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Yu took one of the best ways for ride loved it.....

[@beanyhelmet]

Ur videos are peaceful to watch..

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks for watching

[@DS-tj3qu]

nice video sir calm n cool

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@PaltyRides]

You are a fantastic story teller

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@swapnilmishra3850]

Your Vlog is like listening to the music while imagining the view....

[@TheLazyWandererMys]

Magic! is one of the words I would use to describe your travel videos. I have told this time and again. Any Tom Dick and Harry can make travel videos, but not all can take you through the journey. For that requires one to be a Storyteller, again all can say stories but not all can give you the experience of being there. That is what i would call the "Art of Storytelling" That is something almost all, if not all of your viewers , would agree on. Your narration and ofcourse the edits and the choice of the apt music, literally takes you through the same journey. It like watching something in VR, only better. Thank you Rohith for the amazing content. Thank you again!

[@TollFreeTraveller]

These words mean a lot. Thanks for noticing and appreciating the effort that goes into each of these videos. Your continued support is appreciated!

[@AsifHaq]

This is the first time I'm commenting, but I've been a viewer for a long time. I gotta say man, yours is THE most favorite motovlog for me. Your trips, your presentation and the perspectives ( I think that's the most important part ) are amazing and inspirational. I absolutely love motorbikes, and I dream of going on a trip like that, on an RE. But when it comes to biking, I'm pretty much a noob riding a tiny 100cc. So that trip's gotta wait. Thanks for your vids man. Keep it up plz.

[@vigneshad1071]

Bro I have seen many vlogs like mum..nik.. Sriman and many others. But ur the best . I can feel some kind of spiritual sole in ur vlogs. keep going and give us more videos. With love

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks so much, Vignesh

[@ashwinikhanna]

Nice video with nice views of the beach.. And man you went via mulshi road .. you must have surely crossed my home! I missed you!!!

[@ranerohit1205]

nostalgic. i grew up along this coastline

[@abhinavk3584]

It was so satisfing..and the raw sound of motorcycle was too good to heat and you too..then the diffrent camera angles were very nice to see...waiting for you next ride..

[@ashishm1313]

Keep it up 👍 nice story telling

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you

[@harshvardhansinhchauhan7487]

Beautiful.... 👌👌👌😍

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

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You always make my day brother

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thanks for watching

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just a big WoW

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Thank you

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Awesome awesome awesome

[@kallesht1946]

Your Moto vlogs narration are like divine mode in riding, I liked very much all vidios

[@RameshTraveller]

After Gopro man i am gona experiences a different perspective of Maharashtra i love The way you narrate the story looking forward for your next video...

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you!

[@priteshwani]

I visited the same route at same time around in November-December 2018. Woah !!! What a ride. The calmness of your narration easily matches the calm and Serene beauty around. I really like that.

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Thank you, Pritesh!

[@pratikkulkarni4929]

what a video man outstanding you woke up my memories when I visited these place on my apache with my friends we ride through guhagar jaigad tawsal boat ferry ganpatipule aare ware NH 17 and many more yeah man ur the best and yes i have subscribed ur channel right away what boys loves more than this lovely just have to say thank u for showing our beautiful Maharashtra keep visit again

[@TollFreeTraveller]

Great to have you here on the channel, Pratik. Hope you will keep watching, sharing and being a part of this adventure

[@abhishekmukherjeelifestyle5117]

Watching ur vlogs with having a typical pleasing smile in my face..i wish i also could go there..someday may be..good wishes to you mate..be happy..❤️❤️..love from kolkata..

[@gurjantsandhu]

Seen this video 4 times now. Really want to do this route.