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Ganpatipule Temple
Visit a 400-year-old sacred temple featuring a self-manifested Swayambhu idol of Lord Ganesha.
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Embark on a six-day coastal road trip starting and ending in Pune. Travel down the scenic slopes of the Western Ghats to the shores of the Konkan, visiting the historic Ganpatipule Temple, tranquil Pawas Beach, and secluded Devghali Beach.
Along the route, explore local marine life at the Ratnagiri Marine Fish Museum, visit the ancient Kankaditya Sun Temple, and admire coastal panoramas from Purnagad Fort before returning to Pune.
Ganpatipule Temple: visit a 400-year-old temple featuring a self-manifested Ganesha idol
Aare Ware viewpoint: watch panoramic coastal sunsets melting into the Arabian Sea
Ratnagiri Marine Fish Museum: discover diverse marine species and educational sea life exhibits
Kankaditya Temple: explore Maharashtra's only Sun Temple of notable architectural heritage
Purnagad Fort: take in sweeping coastal vistas and visit the temple inside
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GanpatipuleDay 1 · Ganpatipule
Start your journey in Pune with a scenic drive across the Western Ghats down to the Konkan coast. The road winds across changing terrain for around 300 kilometres before arriving at Ganpatipule. Check in to your accommodation upon arrival. Spend a calm evening resting or relaxing by the seaside. You stay overnight in Ganpatipule.
Meals not included
GanpatipuleDay 2 · Ganpatipule
Begin the day visiting the 400-year-old Ganpatipule Temple to see its Swayambhu Ganesha idol. Afterwards, head onto Ganpatipule Beach, where you can unwind on the sand or opt to take part in beachside water sports. Later in the afternoon, travel to the peaceful Aare Ware viewpoint to watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea. Breakfast is included, and you sleep in Ganpatipule.
Breakfast included
RatnagiriDay 3 · Ratnagiri
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and driving roughly 60 kilometres towards Ratnagiri. On the way, stop at the Ratnagiri Marine Fish Museum to see local sea life exhibits and diverse fish species. Continue south to check in to your stay near Pawas Beach. Settle in and dedicate your evening to relaxing on the white sands of Pawas Beach. Breakfast is included, and you spend the night in Ratnagiri.
Breakfast included
RatnagiriDay 4 · Ratnagiri
Drive approximately 20 kilometres to discover Devghali Beach, a peaceful stretch of golden sand bordered by rolling waves. Take your time enjoying the uncrowded shore, staying for sunset if time allows. During your outing, visit Kankaditya Temple, known as the only Sun Temple in Maharashtra, to explore its historic and spiritual architecture. Breakfast is included, with another overnight in Ratnagiri.
Breakfast included
RatnagiriDay 5 · Ratnagiri
Head out in the morning to explore coastal history at Purnagad Fort. Walk around the historic ramparts, inspect the temple set within the complex, and take in wide panoramas of the sea. In the afternoon, return to your hotel or spend leisurely hours walking along Pawas Beach. Breakfast is included, and you stay overnight in Ratnagiri.
Breakfast included
RatnagiriDay 6 · Ratnagiri
Have your final breakfast by the Konkan coast. Check out from your hotel and meet your private vehicle for the scenic road trip back to Pune, where your tour concludes.
Breakfast included
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Visit a 400-year-old sacred temple featuring a self-manifested Swayambhu idol of Lord Ganesha.
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Unexplored coastal viewpoint offering sunset vistas where the sun sets into the Arabian Sea.
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Historic coastal fort featuring an internal temple and elevated views over the surrounding sea.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, other listed services.
Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec
6 days and 5 nights, across 2 destinations.
Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Ganpatipule Temple; Aare Ware Viewpoint; Purnagad Fort.
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From ₹28,900 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, other listed services.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
5 nights accommodation in unique properties on a daily breakfast basis; Private vehicle transportation with a qualified driver as per the itinerary; Vehicle toll and parking charges; Personalized travel itinerary; End-to-end trip support and continuous guidance throughout the trip. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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