Ratnagiri · 2 Days 1 Night
Ratnagiri & Ganpatipule Tour – 2 Days 1 Night
Temple bells, red cliffs and your first real Kokani thali.
Starts from
Mumbai · Pune · Ratnagiri station
The journey
About the Ratnagiri Weekend trip
A short, slow weekend on the Ratnagiri coast — the seaside Ganpati of Ganpatipule, the twin beaches of Aare-Ware, Ratnadurg fort at sunset and a walk through Alphonso country.
If you only have a weekend, this is the Kokan you should see. We start at Ganpatipule, where the temple sits right on the sand, drive the cliff road past the twin beaches of Aare-Ware and end the day at Ratnadurg fort as the sun drops into the Arabian Sea.
Day two is for Ratnagiri town — Thibaw Palace, Lokmanya Tilak's birthplace, a mango and kokum orchard, and a market stop for agool, cashews and aamras to take home.
- Duration
- 2 Days 1 Night
- Starts from
- Ratnagiri railway station, or door to door from Mumbai / Pune
- Best season
- October – May
- Group size
- 2 – 25 travellers
Highlights
- Swayambhu Ganpati temple on Ganpatipule beach
- Aare-Ware twin-beach cliff drive
- Sunset at Ratnadurg fort & lighthouse
- Thibaw Palace and Tilak Smarak
- Mango & kokum orchard visit
Ideal forFamiliesCouplesFriends
Day by day
2 Days 1 Night on the Kokan coast
Ganpatipule → Aare-Ware → Ratnagiri → Pawas
scroll, the route draws itself ↓
Day
01
of 02
Ganpatipule → Ratnagiri
Ganpatipule, the cliff road & a fort sunset
Meet us in Ratnagiri and head straight for the sea.
Morning
Pickup from Ratnagiri railway station (or arrive with us from Mumbai/Pune). Drive to Ganpatipule for darshan at the 400-year-old Swayambhu Ganpati temple and a walk on the white-sand beach right below it.
Afternoon
Konkani lunch, check-in, then the coastal drive to Aare-Ware — two beaches separated by a single green headland, best seen from the viewpoint above.
Evening
Ratnadurg fort and Bhagwati temple, then the lighthouse for sunset over the Arabian Sea. Evening free at your stay.
↳ local tip: Reach Ganpatipule before 10 am — the temple is calmer and the sand is still cool.
Day
02
of 02
Ratnagiri
Palace, orchards & the taste of Alphonso
A slower morning in town before you head home with a bag full of Kokan.
Morning
Breakfast, then Thibaw Palace — home of the exiled Burmese king — and Lokmanya Tilak’s birthplace in old Ratnagiri.
Afternoon
Visit a mango, cashew and kokum orchard and see how agool and kokum sherbet are made at home. Lunch, then a market stop for aamras, cashews and kokum.
Evening
Drop at Ratnagiri railway station by 5 pm, or start the drive back to Mumbai/Pune. Carry the Kokan home in a jar.
↳ local tip: Agool and kokum syrup travel well — buy from the orchard, not the highway shops.
Your kind of stay
Same route, the stay you like
Every option includes the full itinerary above. Tell us what you prefer and we shortlist the best places available on your dates.
Traditional homestay
Tiled-roof Kokani homes with courtyards, home-cooked thalis and hosts who know every shortcut to the beach.
Good for: Food lovers, Families, Slow travellers
Beach resort & cottages
Sea-facing cottages and resorts with pools and room service, for when comfort is the whole point.
Good for: Couples, Celebrations, Senior travellers
Budget hotel
Clean, well-located, no-fuss rooms. Spend less on the bed and more on the bangda fry.
Good for: Friends groups, Students, Short trips
Getting there
Travel door to door with us, or come by train or your own car and we meet you in Kokan.
Your quote is made for your group
The cost depends on where you start, the stays you choose, the activities you add and how many of you are travelling. Share a few details and we send a clear quote, usually the same day.
What's in the plan
Included, not included & what to pack
We take care of
- 1 night stay in your chosen stay style
- Meals as mentioned (Day 1 lunch & dinner, Day 2 breakfast & lunch)
- AC vehicle for all sightseeing (from Ratnagiri station, or door to door from Mumbai/Pune if chosen)
- Orchard visit with a local host
- All parking, tolls and driver charges
- A dedicated trip coordinator on call
Not included
- Train tickets or fuel if you choose to reach the meeting point yourself
- Scuba diving, parasailing and other water sports (we book them for you on request)
- Meals not mentioned in the plan
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed in inclusions
Things to carry
- Cotton clothes, a light jacket for evening boat rides
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap
- Comfortable sandals that can get wet
- A valid photo ID for every traveller
- Some cash — small stalls and boats may not take cards
Good to know
- Check-in from 12 pm, check-out by 10 am.
- Temple dress code: shoulders and knees covered.
- Itinerary order may change with tides and weather — every place is still covered.
Postcards
Glimpses of the route
Cliff above the sea near Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri beach with a green hill
Old stone temple in Konkan
Red Konkan Railway train at a station
Questions
Ratnagiri Weekend: FAQs
Can we do this Ratnagiri trip from Mumbai over a weekend?
Yes. Take the Friday night train to Ratnagiri and we meet you at the station, or travel door to door with us from Mumbai. You will be in Ganpatipule by Saturday morning and back home by Sunday night.
Is Ganpatipule beach safe for swimming?
The beach has strong currents in places. We point out the safer stretch and lifeguard timings on arrival.
What is the best time to visit Konkan?
October to March is ideal for beaches, water sports and sightseeing. April–May is mango season (hot, but worth it). June–September is the monsoon: lush and dramatic, but boat rides to sea forts and water sports are usually closed.
Where does the trip start? Do you pick up from Mumbai or Pune?
Your choice. We can pick you up in Mumbai and drop you back in Mumbai, or do the same from Pune. If you prefer the train or your own car, we meet you at the station or base town nearest the trip, like Ratnagiri station for the Ratnagiri trip or Kankavli station for Malvan, and drop you back there.
How much does a Konkan trip cost?
It depends on where you start, the stays you choose (and what is available on your dates), the activities you add and how many people are travelling. A couple and a group of ten get very different quotes. Share your plan and we send a clear, all-inclusive quote, usually the same day.
What is the difference between homestay, resort and budget options?
The route and experiences are the same. A traditional homestay means a Kokani home with home-cooked food; a resort or cottage gives you more comfort and amenities; budget hotels are clean, simple rooms. We shortlist what is available for your dates.
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