Ganapatipule is a very beautiful beach of Konkan coast. It is also a favorite among middle lovers and seekers and pilgrims. There is always a devotee of devotees in the temple of Swayam Ganesh situated here. The Ganesh God situated here is also known as the West Dwarna Deity. All who arrive at Ganapatipule reach themselves to this great god next to this great god himself.
In addition to beautiful beach and clean water, Ganpatipule is also very rich in the case of vegetation. There is a lot of mangrove and coconut trees. Surely you can get rid of Bhagavad's life by coming here.
What to see around Ganpatipule
Marmalade
Located one kilometer from Ganapatipule, Malgund is a small village, which is the birthplace of famous Marathi poet Keshavsavan. You can go to this great poet's house, which has been transformed into a hostel today. You can also see the memorial of the poet Keshavsut made by the Marathi Sahitya Parishad.
Veleshwar
If you are looking for a quiet environment, a beach with coconut trees, then go to the beautiful Velleshwar village, situated in the north of Shastri river. Every Mahashivaratri is crowded with devotees on the old Shiva temple here.
Ratnagiri
Located 25 kilometers away from Ganapatipule, famous Ratnagiri The city on the banks of the Arabian Sea is the birthplace of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Ratnagiri's name is also mentioned in mythology. This is the place where the Pandavas had cut their exile. Here you will see the house of Ratnagiri Durg, Thibau Mahal and Bal Gangadhar Tilak (it has now been made a memorial). Apart from this, you can also see the fallen holy temple built by Veer Savarkar.
Fort of jaigad
Jaigad Fort is about 35 kilometers from Ganapatipule. This Sangameshwar river stands on a straight rock on the entrance. This fort built in the 17th century also shows a complete picture of Vihangam sea and the rural life of Konkan.
The rain
If you are looking for a few minutes to get rid of a run-of-the-shelf life, then you must have the perfect rain of natural beauty, calm and pure atmosphere. There is also an ashram of the famous spiritual guru of Maharashtra, Swarooptanand.
Marleshwar
Here is a famous Shiva temple and waterfall. The distance of Marlashwar from Ganapatipule is just 60 kms.
Darawan
Located 85 kilometers away from Ganapatipule, this place is famous for exhibition and Shiva Srivitya on Chhatrapati Maharaj Shivaji.
Parashurama
Parsuram is located 112 km away from Ganapatipule. See Parshuram Temple here
How is your weather here
Ganpatipule is located about 375 kilometers from Mumbai. There is more or less humid weather here. From the month of March, the temperature here starts to rise but it does not exceed 38 degrees centigrade. The month of May is the hottest. Rainfall here is good and frequent and monsoon is from June to October. The winter season is the most pleasant when it comes to seeing the temperature drop in the night. But during this time there is no cold so much that it needs to be taken with warm clothes. Do not forget to take swimsuit while you are here.
Famous festivals
Most of the festivals celebrated here are the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, Magh Chaturthi and Gauri Ganapati. Apart from this, Holi, Gudi Parva and Deepawali are specially celebrated here.
Eat in Ganapatipule
When you go to Ganapatipule, you must eat Ambapoli, fishpoli, fish curry, kokum and curry. If you are a vegetarian then you will get coconut-based vegetables. With this you will also find Ganesh dear Modak in abundance here. If you go here in the summer season, you will get the chance to eat the world famous mango 'hapus'.
How to reach
Air route
If you want to go through Ganapatipule Airport, then the nearest airport is Kolhapur.
railroad track
Bhoke on the Konkan route is a nearby railway station. However Ratnagiri is also close and easy.
Roadway
Ganpatipule can be reached via Mumbai, Pune and Kolhapur.
Distance from important cities
Ganpatipule (via Manmad) is 375 kilometers away from Mumbai.
It is located at a distance of 331 km from Ganpatipule (via Satara route) from Pune.
The distance of Ganapatipule from Kolhapur is 144 kms.
Where to stay
Here you have a resort of Maharashtra Tourism Corporation.