Overview of the destination Ganapatipule is a seaside village with a great temple of Shri Ganesh. Its a good place to stay as the sea is good to enjoy and various stay options are available.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping You can visit Ganapatipule for the simple reasons - sea and Ganesh temple !!
Ratnagiri, Pawas, Marleshwar, Sangameshwar are some of the nearby places famous for various reasons.
Shopping...there is no much scope available. However, you can definitely buy typical Konkani food items made from mangoes, jackfruits, cashews etc.
Activities & things to do You can play on the shore, can enjoy seaside walking, sunbathing (??) etc can be done.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Ganpatipule is 32 KMs away from Nivali. Nivali is on Mumbai Goa highway, around 22 KMs before Ratnagiri.
Coastal road is also available between Ratnagiri and Ganpatipule, which is around 25 KMs. This route offers excellent scenic beauty.
Nearest rail head is Ratnagiri or Karbude.