Thursday 1 August 2013

Ganpatipule tourism

Ratnagiri is a popular tourist’s location in Indian state of Maharashtra which is popular for its natural and beautiful places and Ganpatipule is one of them located in Ratnagiri district on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. This is one of the most spectacular beaches that attract peace-seekers, beach lovers and pilgrims alike. Ganpatipule is Maharashtra’s one of beautiful, clean and virgin beaches that is nestled in the greenery famous for about 4000 years old Swayambhu Ganpati Temple.


The temple is flooded by many thousands of devotees every year because of the beautiful sparkling beach and the famous Ganpati temple. The word, Ganpatipule is made of ganas, the Lord Ganpati and pule means sand dunes. It is one of the Ashta Ganpatis in India and is known as Paschim Dwar Devata. The beach of this town is idyllic and many tourists come here just to enjoy the beach which is still clean and beautiful. The sparkling water against the silvery shores fronds framed against magnificent sunset. There are number of places to visit in and around this town. People come here to pay their respects to Lord Ganesh and to seek blessings from him and to relax from day to day’s hectic schedule. There are narrow mud roads and roofed houses with clean courtyards add a quaint to the panorama. Around Ganpatipule, there are number of places to visit and to enjoy, some of them are as follows,

• Malgund – a small village and a native place of Marathi poet Kavi Keshavsoot.


• Velneshwar – A beautiful village has its own peaceful, coconut fringed beach. 


• Jaigad Fort – This fort is located about 25 km from Ganpatipule and it is one of the most popular tourist’s destinations.


• Pawas – besides the beauty and serenity of the land, Pawas is famous for the Ashram of Swami Swaroopanand.


There are many more places to visit in Ratnagiri and these places are very preferred locations of tourists. The land is easy to reach as buses from Pune, Mumbai always remain available and by train also one can reach here. For accommodation, also there are number of hotels and lodges available. Many tourists prefer Ganpatipule beach hotels for enjoying the beautiful, panoramic view of the sea. Come, visit and be blessed.

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