11 days in Ganpatipule, Malvan & Goa Itinerary

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

You'll get in some beach time at Ganapatipule Beach and Bhatye Beach. Bring the kids along to Arey Ware Beach and Prachin Konkan Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Ganpatipule: Ratnagiri (Ratnadurga Fort & Thiba Palace) and Guhagar Beach (in Guhagar). It doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Ganpatipule Temple.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Ganpatipule journey planning website.

Navi Mumbai to Ganpatipule is an approximately 8-hour car ride. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) 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.

Visit Tarkarli Beach and Kolamb Beach for some beach relaxation. Step out of the city life by going to Devbagh Beach and Tarkarli Scuba Diving. Change things up with a short trip to Tsunami Island in Vengurla (about 34 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Achra Beach, steep yourself in history at Sindhudurg Fort, look for all kinds of wild species at Malvan Marine Sanctuary, and don't miss a visit to Rock Garden.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Malvan online travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Ganpatipule to Malvan takes 4.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can drive to Goa.

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

Do your shopping at Din Brothers Jewellers and Gold Smiths and Ratnakar Gems. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Palolem Beach and Agonda Beach. There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Colva Beach, relax and rejuvenate at Himalayan Therapeutic Studio, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cavelossim Beach, and hunt for treasures at Margao Market.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Goa trip planner.

Traveling by car from Malvan to Goa takes 4 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Goa can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.