10 days in Ganpatipule, Malvan & Goa Itinerary

Famous for its pristine beaches and namesake temple, Ganpatipule offers tourists a blissful getaway.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Arey Ware Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Bhatye Beach, kick back and relax at Guhagar Beach, and then contemplate the long history of Ratnadurga Fort.

For photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Ganpatipule attractions planner.

Navi Mumbai to Ganpatipule is an approximately 8-hour car ride. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Malvan.

Known for being the location of Sindhudurg Fort, Malvan offers tourists a pleasant beach getaway that boasts historic sites and peaceful temples.

Change things up with these side-trips from Malvan: Devbagh Beach (in Tarkarli) and Tsunami Island (in Vengurla). There's much more to do: stroll through Tarkarli Beach, contemplate the long history of Sindhudurg Fort, don't miss a visit to Rock Garden, and see some colorful creatures with Tarkarli Scuba Diving.

For more things to do and other tourist information, use the Malvan journey planning tool.

Drive from Ganpatipule to Malvan in 4.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can go by car to Goa.

On India's western coastline, the former Portuguese colony of Goa tells a visibly different story than the rest of India.

Goa is known for beaches, historic sites, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Agonda Beach, stroll through Palolem Beach, indulge in some personalized pampering at Himalayan Therapeutic Studio, and explore the striking landscape at Tortoise Rock.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Goa trip planner.

You can drive from Malvan to Goa in 4 hours. December in Goa sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 27°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.