Ganpatipule Beach

Destination : Ganpatipule Beach ( Maharashtra India )
Languages Spoken : Marathi, Hindi, English
Best Time To Visit : Throught Year

The sun-kissed beach and lush green of Ganapatipule inevitably draws tourists back, year after year. The added attraction is a 400-year old temple which houses the Swayambhu Ganapati. Some interesting excursions are: Malgund, the birthplace of Keshavsoot, the Marathi poet.Ratnagiri, the birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak, and Thebaw Place, where the deposed king of Burma was confined. Jaigad Fort and Swami Swarupanand's Ashram in Pawas are also worth a visit. Set along the western coast of maharastra, is a small little village called Ganpatipule. It is known for it's scerene sedate beach. Unlike most beaches which are spoilt by tourist traffic, the Ganpatipule beach is as natural and pristine as ever. Even today, the waters are blue and the sands, white.
Travelling to Ganpatipule by road is a vacation in itself. The entire konan region is paradise- for miles there is something new to discover, in whichever direction you go: narrow roads, red soil roofed houses, clean courtyards, innumerable fruit- bearing trees (including mango, betelnut, banana, jackfruit, etc.) and casuarinas lining the cost are a common sight. Meeting the ever-friendly and hospitable 'konkanis' and chatting with them could unearth innumerable delights of holidaying in this naturally gifted countryside.

Water Sport facility available (Except during monsoon

How to get there:
BY ROAD: Mumbai to Ganapatiphule ( via Mahad) is 375 kms. Pune to Ganapatiphule (via satara) is 331 kms. Kohlapur to anapatiphule is 144 kms.
BY RAIL: The nearest railhead is ratnagiri 50 kms on the Konkan railway.
By AIR: The nearest airport is Ratnagiri, 50 kms away.