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Ganapatipule is one of the best places to roam.
Planning a trip to Ganapatipule gives you good options to explore Konkan.
You can plan a trip to Ratnagiri and explore Ganptipule in one day or a road trip to Ganapatipule from Mumbai is also the best option.
How to reach Ganapatipule from Mumbai?
- By Road-
Drive to Ganapatipule from Mumbai by road is a treat for road trip lovers.
You can choose Mumbai – Goa highway or Pune- Bangalore highway to reach Ganapatipule.
Distance – Mumbai- Ganapatipule – 351 KM
Mumbai- Ganapatipule via Pune – 428 KM
- By Train-
You can also travel to Ganapatipule by Train from Mumbai.
But the nearest station is Ratnagiri which is almost 25 km from Ganapatipule.
How to reach Ganapatipule from Ratnagiri?
But travel to Ganapatipule from Ratnagiri via Aare Ware is a scenic treat for nature lovers.
While going towards Ganapatipule, you will come across the two beautiful twin villages AARE and WARE.
Both villages have beautiful beaches.
You can stop here for a while and enjoy the beach.
I am sure you cannot control your urge to click the selfies and groupies with beautiful backgrounds.
Best tourist places to visit in and around Ganpatipule
Ganapatipule is a very famous place among many tourists.
It is famous for two reasons: one is for the Ganesh temple, and another is for the beach.
Ganesh Temple – swayambhu Ganpati Temple
This place is devoted to the deity Lord Ganesh.
This idol of Lord Ganesha is self-originated. ( Swayambhu)
There are many stories among the villagers about the origin of the idol at this place.
Lord Ganesh is also known as “Pachimecha rakshak- Pachimecha Dwarpal” as the idol faces towards the west, so it is believed that Lord Ganesha guards the western gate.
This temple is at the foot of a hill and along the beach.
There is a beautiful mouse statue at the entrance of the temple.
From the temple, we can see a beautiful view of the sea.
At the time of high tides, the seawater reaches up to the foot of the temple.
Since the idol is at the foot of the hill, the pradakshina of this temple is quite long as it starts from the temple, and you have to cross all the hills.
A big round of pradaksina takes 30 to 45 min to complete.
But it is a beautiful experience, and you would love it.
White sand beach-
Ganapatipule is a small village blessed with coconut trees, mango trees and other forest trees.
The main tourist attraction is the beach.
The white sand beach is God’s gift.
The crystal clear sea water attracts tourists.
You can enjoy the beach with all proper care. It is better to follow the instructions of the local authorities and guards.
Where to stay- Ganapatipule has many resorts, hotels and lodges to stay.
The MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism development corporation) resort is near the beach. Bhakta Nivas is also available here.
During vacations, this place is usually crowded.
A one-day halt is an excellent option to enjoy this place. Or you can spend one day and then head to Ratnagiri.
Nearby places to visit –
There are some beautiful places around the Ganpatipule which are also worth visiting.
I have just mentioned these places here so that you can plan your trip.
This is a museum constructed in a big area portraying the lifestyle of Konkan 500 years back.
This place is worth visiting.
Malgund –
Malgund is the birthplace of the famous Marathi poet” Kavi Keshavsut.”
A typical Konkani-style house of Kavi keshavsut is worth visiting.
Another reason to visit this place is the beach.
Ganapatipule is usually crowded during vacations, so Malgund’s beach is worth exploring as it is less crowded.
It is just about 5 KM away from Ganapatipule.
The beach is clean and smooth to enjoy.
Bhandarpule –
It is just 3 km away from Ganapatipule.
This place is also known for its beach.
But this beach is not safe for swimming.
So you can enjoy the beauty of this beach as it is also less crowded than Ganapatipule.
Aare-
I have already mentioned this place.
You can stop for a while and spend some time on the beach.
Beach has a dense suru plantation which increases its beauty.
Ware-
This Village is also known for its pristine beach.
Both villages are about 11 km away from Ganapatipule.
At these places, no such resorts and hotels are available.
But there are small shops or taparies run by villagers which sell coconut water, vada pav, and other eating things like chips, tea and biscuits.
Konkan is a Gem of Maharashtra.
The greenery and beaches of a Konkan are always a treat for nature lovers.
You can enjoy fresh fish dishes if you are a non-vegetarian.
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