Good Time
Ganpatipule in October
Maharashtra, India
Post-monsoon โ pleasant weather, beach improving
Why October scores 4/5
Weather
Post-monsoon โ pleasant weather, beach improving
Roads & Access
self drive: Standard car fine. Scenic Konkan drive.. road condition: Konkan coastal roads are good but winding. Single lane in parts.. public transport: State buses from Ratnagiri. Limited direct buses from Pune/Mumbai.. from nearest city: Ratnagiri โ 32km (45min). Pune โ 330km (7hrs). Mumbai โ 375km (8hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Ganpatipule police outpost. nearest hospital: Primary Health Center Ganpatipule. Ratnagiri District Hospital (32km)
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent 4G in town. Signal fine for basic use.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) โ Clean, gentle beach, MTDC resort is family-oriented, Temple is child-welcoming, Peaceful โ no party crowd
Elevation
5m โ Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- โFirst-time travelers
- โSenior citizens
- โFamilies with children
- โRemote workers (network available)
- โAnyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect weather 18-30ยฐC. Temple and beach ideal |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent conditions. Calm seas, clean beach |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Mango season approaching |
| April | 3/5 | Hot but Alphonso mango season begins in surrounding Konkan |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot and humid. Mango season continues |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon โ rough seas, heavy rain. Temple accessible but beach rough |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon โ do not visit for beach. Temple pilgrimage only |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues. Ganesh Chaturthi has special temple puja |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon receding. Seas still rough |
| Octoberviewing | 4/5 | Post-monsoon โ pleasant weather, beach improving |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent conditions. Clear skies, calm beach |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season โ perfect temple and beach weather |
Practical Details
How to reach
Ratnagiri โ 32km (45min). Pune โ 330km (7hrs). Mumbai โ 375km (8hrs). Roads: Konkan coastal roads are good but winding. Single lane in parts.. Self-drive: Standard car fine. Scenic Konkan drive.. Public transport: State buses from Ratnagiri. Limited direct buses from Pune/Mumbai.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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