Ganpatipule Travel Information

Mix religion with relaxation. For Ganapatipule offers itself as an ancient pilgrim centre bearing a Swayambhoo (a naturally formed idol) of Ganapati and Glittering white-sand beach. Flanked by stretches of scenery, Ganapatipule is the seaside resort of today especially for families. Some interesting day-trips are the Jaigad beach and the fort, the Velneshwar Beach, Temple and Pawas, where Swami Swarupanand's Ashram is located.

Getting There :

By Air : Nearest airport is Mumbai.

By Rail : Convenient railhead is Ratnagiri, 50 kms. on the Konkan Railway.

By Road : Mumbai-Ganapatipule, 375 kms. via Mahad. Pune-Ganapatipule 331 kms. via Satara, Kolhapur-Ganapatipule, 144 kms.

State Transport buses ply from Mumbai and Ratnagiri to Ganapatipule. MTDC bus plies between Mumbai & Ganapatipule. (Seasonal)