Ganapatiphule is the birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak and a village following under Ratnagiri district. The Ganapatiphule village is famous for its 400 year old idol, which is curved from one massive rock. The village has a beautiful beach where the river meets the Arabian Sea and the hill that is shaped like Ganapati enchants the visitors.
Ganaptiphule is easily accessible through Mumbai and Pune as it follows in the Konkan region. Ganapatiphule has a numbers of beaches and the Swayambhau Ganapati temple is most famous attraction to its visitors.
You can explore the culture, landscape, arts and history of Maharashtra at Ganapatiphule.
City Attractions:
Ganapatiphule Beach
Ganapatiphule beach is very clean and has white silvery sand. This beach is however not safe for swimming as it has too many rocks. Ganapatiphule beach is a perfect spot for family outings because of its cleanness and peaceful nature.
MTDC Water sports
Water sports activities like motor boats, row boats and water scooters are arranged by MTDC on the Ganapatiphule beach.
Swayambhau Ganapati Temple
Swayambhau Ganapati Temple is built on the Ganapati Beach and is known for its single rock idol of Lord Ganapati. Another idol of Ganapati which is made of copper is placed in the Sanctum Sanctorum. It depicts the Lord astride on a lion. The idol is so set that at sunrise and sunset, the golden light of the sun penetrates and lights the idol.
Jaigad Fort
Jaidag Fort is built on the sea and is 15kms away from Ganapatiphule. This fort is cuddle on a cliff which overlooks at a bay. Even though the fort is in a ruin condition it offers an excellent spot for picnics to its visitors.
Things to do:
Beaches
Sightseeing
Temple
Places nearby to visit:
Harihareshwar
Diveagar
Kolhapur
Famous for:
Temples
Beaches
Sightseeing
Sea food specialties
Suggestions:
State Transport buses are available from Mumbai, Pune, Belgaum and Ratnagiri to Ganapatiphule.
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