The word Arevare has
a funny ring to it in Marathi. That there is a village by this name and it is
blessed with a heavenly seashore with a clear view for miles across the blue
waters was not known to many. But thanks to the new, shorter road being built to
connect Ratnagiri and Ganpatipule, Arevare has found a place for itself on the
tourism map of Konkan. At Arevare, the road travels past a 100 feet high cliff,
below which sea waves lap ferociously without pause. In fact, the road hugs the
seashore for a length of some 7 - 8 Km. As of now, there are no amenities
available and tourists are greeted only by diving sea gulls and barren cliifs.
If getting away from the urban mayhem is on your mind, Arevare has just the
right touch of edgy adventure to it. The location looks tailor-made for
picturisation of DHOOM III or even BAYWATCH. So wroom up, guys!! Unadulterated
excitement awaits you...!!
The road is ideal for
both, a high-speed drive or just a lazy amble for a mile or two - depending on
the kind of person you are. But avoid the place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. as
it gets quite warm. Wannabe sunbathers will also love the beaches that extend
either side of the hill. There are no water-sports facilities at the spot right
now,. But given the location, it is just a matter of time before these come up.
Hotels and cottages are available in Ganpatipule and Ratnagiri.
A new road has been constructed from Ganapatipule to Ratnagiri and while
driving you will see this scenic beach.
- By Air :
Nearest airport is mumbai.
- By Rail :
On Konkan Railway Bhoke is 35. kms and Ratnagiri is 45 kms
- By Road :
Kolhapur - Ganpatipule, 144 kms.
Belgaum – Ganpatipule, 299kms.
Pune – Ganapatipule, 331 kms. Via Satara;
Mumbai – Ganapatipule, 375 kms. Via Mahad. State Transport buses ply from
Mumbai and Ratnagiri to Ganapatipule.
Places to see nearby :
Ganpatipule
temple: Ganpatipule temple and beach renowned tourist destination in Ratnagiri
district. This is the land of the 400-year old Swayambhaoo Ganpati.
Ganpatipule
beach
Bhagavati fort
(Ratnadurga fort)