Ganpatipule Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Ganpatipule

OVERVIEW- A picturesque village in Maharashtra, Ganapatipule is the birthplace of the freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak. The quaint village is located in the Ratnagiri district of southwest Maharashtra in India. The beauty of this village lies in the fact that it has not been touched by the commercialization. There is a 6 kilometer long immaculate beach on the Konkan coastline.

MUMBAI- Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra and is the financial powerhouse of the country. Also well known commercial capital of India, fast paced cosmopolitan city. This historic city, extends along the sea, has grand buildings and is the center of India's Hindi film industry. The city is famous as the center of glamour and glitz due to the presence of Indian film industry. Mumbai is also a historical city having many attractions to offer to a visitor.

PUNE- Pune is an important town of Maharashtra and is also known as Oxford of the East due to the presence of a large number of prestigious education institutes. Its ancient forts, caves, temples and bewitching natural beauty are some of the irresistible temptations for the travelers. The second largest city of Maharashtra, Pune, is the place which was home to the Maratha leader, Shivaji for a long time. This calm city was also resided by the self-proclaimed guru, Bhagwan Rajneesh, also known as Osho.

GANPATIPULE- Situated in Ratnagiri district on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, Ganapatipule is a small town with some of the spectacular beaches offering an ideal getaway for peace seekers. The place also attracts pilgrims and history lovers as it is blessed with two of the amazing forts.

Tour Destination: Mumbai/Pune - Ganpatipule - Mumbai/Pune

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: MUMBAI/PUNE - GANPATIPULE

Drive to Ganpatipule. Transfer to hotel. After lunch visit

JAIGAD FORT- Placed on the tip of a peninsula in Ratnagiri district, Jaigad fort is a popular sea fort. Since it is situated on a cliff, it offers great views of the bay nearby. This bay is formed when the River Shastri enters into the Arabian Sea. There is a jetty port and a lighthouse close to the fort.

RATNADURG FORT- Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the three sides, the magnificent Ratnadurga Fort has a shape of a horseshoe, with walls 1300 m in length and 1000 m in width. Originally erected by a ruler of the Maratha empire, this fort was under the rule of a Muslim ruler for a good number of years. Spread in 120 acres of land, this fort offers nice sunset views.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: GANPATIPULE

After breakfast, visit the city of Ganpatipule

GANAPATIPULE BEACH- The beach is clean and stunning beach with fine silvery white sand. Because of stretch of rocks, swimming here is not safe. There is a lagoon as well. If you love adventure, you can partake in kayaking here. The end of the beach has a small cliff from where you can enjoy a nice view of the surrounding area with cashew and mango tree standing in a line.

MANDAVI BEACH- The most crowded beach of Ratnagiri, Mandavi beach is slowly becoming extremely popular amidst the tourists. An enchanting beach, it has been blessed with an extended line of sea that continues up till Rajiwanda Fort. Mandavi beach has black sand.

SWAYAMBHU GANPATI TEMPLE- The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is believed this white sand temple is not man-made and has originated on its own. The Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple also houses another Lord Ganesha idol in copper where he is shown riding a lion.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: GANPATIPULE - MUMBAI/PUNE

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Mumbai/Pune to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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