Key hubs
Chiplun airport and railway station
- Airport
- No commercial airport in town; Ratnagiri airport is about 110 km away, with Mumbai about 250 km by road. Check current flight availability.
- Railway station
- Chiplun (CHI) on the Konkan Railway, about 4 km from the city; nearly all Konkan Railway trains stop there
- Getting around
- A hired car or local auto for the outlying sights; MSRTC buses serve the town. Distances to temples and forts are 10 km or more.
How to reach Chiplun by air
Nearest airport is Ratnagiri (RTC), about 110 km away, though commercial flights there are limited; check current services. Mumbai (BOM) is about 250 km by road, and is the usual gateway for most visitors.
How to reach Chiplun by train
Chiplun station (CHI) on the Konkan Railway is about 4 km from the city, and nearly all Konkan Railway trains stop there. Mumbai CST is about 292 km by rail per Wikipedia.
How to reach Chiplun by road
NH 66, the Mumbai–Goa highway, runs through Chiplun, about 250 km south of Mumbai and about 90 km north of Ratnagiri. SH 78 links Chiplun to Koynanagar, Patan and Karad. MSRTC buses serve the town from two stands.
Getting around Chiplun
Chiplun has two MSRTC bus stands, and autos cover the town. For Parshuram, Gowalkot, Dervan and Terav, a hired car with a driver is the practical choice. Agree the route and waiting time beforehand.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Chiplun
- Hire a car with a driver for the day; the main sights are 10 km or more apart and have little public transport.
- Parshuram Temple and Gowalkot both involve a short climb. Ask the driver to wait and take the temple at your own pace.
- Keep a rest hour after lunch and carry water; shade is patchy at Gowalkot and the waterfall viewpoint.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.