Ganpatipule Travel Guide

This travel guide provides information on how to reach Ganpatipule, where to stay, what to eat, temple timings and more.

How to Reach Ganpatipule

There are two main options:

1. By Train:
   • Trains are available from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (Mumbai), Dadar, Panvel, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Vasai, Thane, and Kalyan to Ratnagiri.
   • Travel time by train is approximately 5 to 6 hours.
   • A list of train timings and ticket prices is shared at the end of the video.
2. By Road:
   • You can travel by private vehicle or bus.
   • The road distance is approximately 322 kilometers, and the journey takes about 9-10 hours including breaks for tea and meals.
   • 80% of the road is in good condition.

Getting to Ganpatipule from Ratnagiri

After reaching Ratnagiri station, you can take a government bus, rickshaw, or private vehicle to Ganpatipule.

• Government bus is the cheapest option (approximately INR 40-50).

Accommodation in Ganpatipule

Several accommodation options are available, including:

• Hotels and Resorts
• Guest Houses
• Lodges
• Bhakta Niwas Ganpatipule:
  • A large six-floor building with 72 rooms of various categories and 12 dorm rooms.
  • Room prices start from INR 100.
  • On-the-spot booking only (no advance booking).

Food at Bhakta Niwas

Affordable food options are available at Bhakta Niwas:

• Breakfast (INR 30-40): Upma, Kanda Poha, Sabudana Khichdi, and Sheera
• Tea: INR 10
• Coffee: INR 15
• Thali (INR 80): Includes chapati, vegetable, dal, rice, papad, pickle, and modak (subject to availability).

Ganpati Temple Information

• Temple Timings: Darshan starts at 5:00 AM.
• Aarti Timings: 5:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:45 PM.
• Prasad Timings: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 7:15 PM to 7:45 PM.
• Parking is available at the temple but can be crowded.
• The temple is approximately 1-2 kilometers from Bhakta Niwas.

Ganpatipule Beach

The beach is located right in front of the temple.