Ganapatipule Tourism

"A Ganesha Temple amidst White Sandy Beaches" Ganapatipule Tourism Beach town on the Konkan coastline, Ganpatipule has temples of Lord Ganesha as major attractions apart from the beautiful virgin beaches. Ganpatipule is a small town in the Ratnagiri district in Konkan region with a long stretch of pristine beaches, Ganpatipule is a perfect idyllic getaway in the slip of nature. Confluence of beach with river could be witnessed along with a hill shaped like Ganpati, the Hindu God of worship. 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. Ganpatipule is typically clubbed with Ratnagiri and other smaller villages likeVelneshwar,MalgundandPawasfor a perfect 2-3 day trip. Download Ganapatipule PDF Guide > What's Great? A spectacular beach along the Konkan coastline. Splendid flora, which includes dense coconut palms and mangroves. Water sports. Tropical climate. Can be visited throughout the year. Savour Modaks and Alphonso mangoes during the peak season. Good Konkan delicacies. What's not so Great? Can be crowded during peak season. Since Ganpatipule is a religious village with a beach, it attracts pilgrims from around the world. Hence, a person with the soul purpose to enjoy his time at the beach may feel out of place due to the pilgrim tourists. For Whom Great for the population of Maharashtra to get away from their chaotic and mundane fast paced everyday life. Perfect location for couples, family and friends, adventure enthusiasts, beach lovers, photo fanatics, history buffs and pilgrims as well.

Unexplored Paradise of Maharashtra Resting amidst the lush green heritage of mangroves and coconut trees and deep blue sea, Ganapatipule takes its pride in getting its name from the 400 years of folk tales of Swayambhoo Ganapati Temple. Located around 370 km south of Mumbai, this little piece of heaven encapsulates a breathtakingly beautiful beach along the Konkan Coastline. The alluringly pleasant weather, Dwardatas Holy writ, and the tranquillity of the gorgeous Ganapatipule village has been attracting a lot of tourists from around the nation these days. Apart from awakening the pious side of self, the destination never fails to chuckle the adventure side of a travelling enthusiast. You can attend religious programs at the famed Ganapati Temple and at the same time indulge yourself in all kinds of water sports activity. Walking down the coastline of the Ganapatipule beach is yet another exhilarating experience to the soul.

Itinerary Arrive in Ganapatipule and start your tour with visiting the famed Ganapatipule temple located in the heart of the town. This temple stands tall in an interesting manner, where all the deities of India face the east, the idol of Ganapati in this famed temple - faces west for the reason of guarding the western gates of the Konkan coast from any natural calamity. Tour the temple and get indulged in some spiritual tranquillity. Later you can head to the nearby beach which the temple flanks nearby. Enjoy your personal spot by the beachside and have your lunch. Head to visit the Jaigar Fort followed by Prachin Konkan museum. In the evening you may want to watch the sunset at the Guhagar beach and call it a day.

Restaurants and Local Food in Ganapatipule Modak, the favorite sweet of Lord Ganesha, is a must have delicacy when in Ganapatipule. Another thing that the area is known for are the 'hapus' mangoes and must be relished while here. Other than this one can indulge in the lusciousFish curry and the Kokam curryavailable at an array of food joints across the place. The other delicacies of Ganapatipule includeAmbapoliwhich are basically pancakes made of dried and crushed mangoes andPhanspoliwhich are dried and crushed jackfruit as well as theSabudana Khichdi. Apart from these specialties, one can enjoy traditional Maharashtrian food in the area too. View 1 Restaurants in Ganapatipule >>

Nov-Febis the best time to visit Ganapatipule Ganapatipule has a tropical climate. It experiences constant weather that nearby cities in and around the district of South India do. There are 3 seasons in Ganapatipule, and these are the seasons of summer, monsoon, and winter. Summers are very hot and the temperature strikes the mark of 38 degrees sometimes. Winter are pleasant and hence the best season to visit Ganapatipule. The beach town experiences wholesome downpour and low temperatures during monsoons. Weather in Ganapatipule Loading... Ganapatipule in Summer (March - June) The summer in Ganapatipule is quite hot and harsh. It commonly extends through the months of March, April, May, and June. The climate during this duration is usually hot and humid, because of the town's proximity to the Konkan coastline. The maximum temperature in Ganapatipule throughout the summer months will rescale to around 38 to 40 degrees Celsius and also the minimum temperature will be around 22 degrees Celsius. Ganapatipule in Monsoon (July - October) Heavy rainfall is observed in Ganapatipule from late June to October. It is not the best time to visit since the surroundings get damp and the beach shacks are closed. These months experience constant downpour and lowered temperatures and this sets the tone for the winter which follows in November. However, if you don't mind the rainfall, don't miss the lush green beauty of Ganapatipule amidst the coconut and mangroves trees during this time. Ganapatipule in Winter (November - February) It is in the month of November when the beach town starts to experience aa pleasant drop in the temperatures. The monsoons leave the town by the end of October. The winter months in Ganapatipule measure the months of November, December, January, and February. These months can experience the most temperature of around 25 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of around 12 degrees Celsius. Winters are the most effective time to go to the beach town of Ganapatipule. The best time to visit Ganapatipule is from October to February, and August to September during the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival that the town celebrates with exuberant enthusiasm. Monthly Weather in Ganapatipule Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 19 30 February 20 32 March 22 32 April 25 33 May 27 33 June 25 29 July 24 27 August 25 27 September 24 27 October 23 29 November 20 31 December 20 31

Events in Ganapatipule Diwali In Swayambhu Ganpati Temple 6th - 9th November The 4000 year old Swayambhu temple in Ganapatipule is the landmark of this small beach town. It is flooded by thousands of tourists and devotees every year, especially during the festival of Diwali. Mahashivratri In Old Shiva Temple, Velneshwar 4th March Mahashivaratri is a much celebrated Hindu festival which marks the marriage of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati. During this festival, the tiny village of Ganapatipule is full of devotees, local and outsiders who join the celebrations at the old Shiva temple.