Ganpatipule - the land of good times..
For those who want to get under the skin of this state; Maharashtra, Ganapatipule is an unexpected starting point to discover the landscape, art, culture and history of Maharashtra. If you feel like experiancing all of this and are willing to live close to nature, sharing the beach with the affable god Ganapati, take up on the divine invitation to enjoy a weekend in this land of good times - Ganapatipule
Ganpatipule 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. The tranquility of the temple percolates in the whole village and there is an aura of peace to Ganpatipule which is hard to miss.
Prachin Konkan
Prachin Konkan is a life size museum in Ganapatipule depicting life in yester years in Konkan. Prachin Konkan, is the brain child of Mr. Sardesai. A guided tour takes you through various aspects of life in Konkan in the past. There is a small garden with trees worshiped depending on a persons sunsign in the premises.
There are many other tourist spots in Ganpatipule apart from the beaches and the ganapati temple in Ganpatipule. Malgund at a distance of 2 KMs from Ganpatipule is the birthplace of the famous marathi poet Keshavsut and houses the memorial of the great poet. Jaigad a 17th century fort about 15 KMs from Ganpatipule offer some spectacular views of the village and the sea.
Ganpatipule beaches- White sand Konkan Beaches
Ganapatipule with a series of pristine beaches apart from the Ganapatipule beach itself makes Ganapatipule an ideal holiday destination for a beach lover. The twin beaches of Aare - Ware and the Malgund beach flanks either sides of the Ganapatipule beach.
The twin Beaches of Aare and ware is on Ganpatipule-Ratnagiri route through Bhandapule. Ware is the first beach that you would come across while travelling from Ganpatipule and Aare is at a distance of a kilometre from here. Both these beaches are very secluded and the views from certain points up the hill here, especially the sunsetpoint near Aare with sea on three sides is simply breath taking.
Sightseeing in Ganpatipule..
Distance from Major cities..
Aare-Waare Twin Beaches..
