In doubt to select spot for vacations? Go Ganpatipule for holidays. It is one of the
tourism places of India located at Maharashtra famous for beaches and
temples. Ganpatipule is a small coastal town with big beach. Its
beach is full of red sand and knee-deep water. The best part is
enjoying the nature swimming pool as the seashore is not that deep
for some part. However, it’s a big sea beach so bit careful once
you enter in the sea.
If
you are aware of route to Ratnagiri, then just follow the same for
Ganpatipule. One of the important Indian tourist places Jaigad Fort
is also 25 km away from Ganpatipule. There is one big Ganesh temple
named as Swaymbhu temple and the city itself is having religious
name. If you split the city name you will find Ganpati that means
Ganesh and Pule means area. Devotees believe the idol of Lord Ganesh
placed in the temple was originated from the ground. Winter is
pleasant weather and best period to visit, though summer is full of
humid and heat.
Attraction in Ganpatipule:
with limited
places to visit the city is inviting visitors to make their holidays
memorable. Each spot is special with best hospitality so plan your
trip for Ganpatipule. You can plan secretly and surprise your partner
with package to Ganpatipule.
Ganpatipule Beach:
The
beach with red sand and knee level water is specialty of the place.
It is a bit rocky so you must be careful while entering the sea.
Resort and lodging is available for you near the beach that means
spend more time and enjoy the high waves.
Swayambhu Temple of Ganesh:
The
temple of 400 years is next spot in city to visit, though people
believe the idol placed in the temple is 1600 years old. Rhymetic
beats are easily audible from the temple and Diwali is the main
celebration period here.
Jaigad Fort:
Another spot
but very impressive for visitors is Jaigad Fort. However, its 25 km
away from Ganpatipule, but here you can enjoy the sea shore and can
watch the meeting point of Shastri River into the sea. Fort is built
on hills so view of sea from fort is amazing compared to any other
spot of the city.
Jaigad Lighthouse:
This
lighthouse is basically a defensive part of the fort situated on the
top of hill. The view is paranomic and Jaigad lighthouse is amazing
place to visit. Once you reach the fort you can easily attain to this
lighthouse as well.
Malgund:
A native
village close to Ganpatipule famous as Marathi poet’s town. One of
the famous kavi's Keshavsoot was from Malgund, though it also the
green place and famous for white sand and beach as well.
Pawas:
A
green town famous for ashram of Swamy Swaroopanand is next place for
our travelers. This tourism place is having religious values and
surrounding is full of scenic beauty. Pawas is having important part
in glorious history of Maharashtra.
Velneshwar:
35
km away from Ganpatipule is one more place where you can visit and
make holidays special. The rock-free beach of Velneshwar is famous in
state and visitors can attain old Shiva temple. Mahashivaratri is
best time for Velneshwar visit. Apart festival you can reach the town
between February to March as winter is best weather.
How to reach Ganpatipule?
By
Road: Maharashtra roadways are providing proper transport for
Ganpatipule from various cities. However, best route is from Kolhapur
that is just 150 Kms distance. Chandoli, Amba Ghats, Karnjari, Pali,
Hathkumbe, Nivli Phata and then Ganapatipule your destination is
reached. Mumbai is also a best spot to start road journey for
Ganpatipule. Mumbai is properly linked to International and all
national cities.
By
Rail: Ganpatipule railway station is connected to some major cities
of India. Ratnagiri is closer big station and properly linked to
various cities of India. Ratnagiri is another famous Indian tourist
place so once you reach here you can enjoy Ratnagiri as well as
Ganpatipule that is only 150 km away.
By
Air: Mumbai is the closest and biggest air hub for our spot. Mumbai
is linked to all major international cities so abroad travelers can
also reach the destination without any difficulty.