Ganapatipule - Maharashtra - India

Ganapatipule is a small village on the Konkan coast with a series of beaches and vantage points offering some stunning views of the sea. The Swayambhu Ganpati Temple, on the Ganapatipule beach itself is the primary attraction in Ganapatipule that draws thousands of pilgrims every year to this village.

Located at the distance of 375 km from Mumbai, it's a village that generally brightens and enliven up during festive seasons like Ganesh Chaturthi or Diwali. A horde of tourists turn up to visit the seashore Ganesha Temple lodging a monumental Ganesha. Apart from its serene beach, Ganapatipule is also rich in flora that includes mangroves and coconut palms

Ganapatipule, a capturing village in Maharashtra, is important to the Indian nationalists as it is the birthplace of the leader Lokmanya Tilak. It is a sleepy village in the Ratnagiri district of southwest Maharashtra in India. Since the village is not touched by commercialism, the Arcadian beauty of the village is raised many times. There is a 6 kilometer virgin beach on the fantastic Konkan coastline. 

There are some beaches in Ganapatipule where you can find complete peace and tranquility. With the breathtaking beauty, serenity of the Ganapatipule village, pleasant weather and Dwardates scriptures, this beach has become one of the famous destinations for travelers.

The village of Ganapatipule is famous for its 400-year-old Ganesha temple. The idol is said to be a self-created monolith of Lord Ganesha, allegedly discovered 1600 years ago. 

Untouched by commercialism Ganapatipule makes for a great destination for peace-seekers, beach lovers and pilgrim alike. Ganpatipule also has water sports to offer between the months of November-May. 

How to Reach:

By Air:
The nearest airport is at Kolhapur.

By Rail
The nearest railhead is Bhoke (35 kms) on the Konkan Railway. However, Ratnagiri (45 kms) is more convenient.

By Road
Mumbai-Ganapatipule (via Mahad) is 375 kms. Pune-Ganapatipule (via Satara) is 331 kms. Kolhapur-Ganaptipule is 144 kms.

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