How to Reach Ganpatipule

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Do you want to visit Ganaptipule? Well, ganapatipule is a place that one should visit at least once! Ganpatipule is away from the crowded city of Mumbai- Financial capital city. However, this small village with its luxuriant and serene beach welcomes and attracts the attention of tourists. Ganpatipule is 374 km away from Mumbai. From Pune, Ganpatipule is 331km away and from Kolhapur 144 km away. From Ratnagiri, Ganpatipule is near about 45 km away.

The Ganpatipule temple is about 4000 year's old. This temple is calm and situated on the silvery coastline, which is shaded by the coconut and tamarisk trees. This pilgrimage attracts not only devotes but also the tourist from far away places. In Ganaptipule, there are various types of water sports facilities being available.

How to Reach Ganpatipule

One can reach Ratnagiri by Konkan Railway Trains from Mumbai; then arrive at Ganpatipule by bus and reach the destination within one and half hour. The other option to reach Ganpatipule is direct Luxury buses of MTDC or ASIAD from Mumbai to reach at this place; it takes near about 10 hours. However, buses on the route of Mumbai to Ganpatipule are insufficient; one can also reach Via Ratnagiri by bus. From Ratnagiri, buses are available after every half an hour of interval.

From Deolipatta on Mumbai to Goa NH-17 route, buses are available for the trip to Ganpatipule, which is at a distance of 32 km from there. In addition, the buses are available from Pune. From Mahableshwar also, one can reach Ganpatipule within 6 hours. From Panji, regular buses are available for Ganaptipule.

During Season, MTDC also organizes package tours to pilgrimage Ganpatipule.

While on a trip to Ganpatipule, the Natural beauty of the road with green groves of mangoes, coconuts, bananas, and jackfruits, springs flowing down, and blue-sky background are the unique attraction to tourists. Other places to visit while on trip to Ganpatipule are the residence of Maratha Poet Keshavsoot in Mafgand, swami Swarupananada Ashram at Powas, Jaigarh Fort, and Marleshwar Shiva Temple.

To Go to Ganpatipule by Air :

The nearest airport to Ganpatipule is the Ratnagiri Airport, which is 50km away. From airport to reach the destination, you will need a taxi and fare will be around Rs. 200. The other nearest airport to Ganpatipule is at Belgaum (300km).

To Go to Ganpatipule by Bus

The Maharashtra State travel buses services are available from most of the places such as Mumbai to Ganpatipule(375 km via Mahad) , Pune to Ganpatipule (330 km via Satara), Kolhapur to Ganpatipule (144 kms) .The tariff per seat for these buses are 200 Rs. Per seat and the frequency of buses is after every three hours. Many buses also operate to and from Ratnagiri.

To Go Ganpatipule by Train

The nearest railhead, the Konkan railway that is located at a distance of 35 km away from Ganpatipule. Moreover, Ratnagiri is the convenient railhead is located at a distance of 45 km.

Ganpatipule are popular gateways and are visited all through the years. So, when are you planning a trip to Ganpatipule?