'Clean, white sand and clear blue waters welcome you as you step on to the well-known Ganpatipule beach, along the Konkan coast of Ratnagiri. Named after the elephant God, Ganpati, Ganpatipule is surrounded by palm trees and mangroves, making it the perfect vacation spot. There is a famous temple on the beach, the Swayambhu Ganpati Temple, which attracts thousands of devotees every year. Many trails along the beach lead up to the densely vegetated areas that are especially appealing to adventure lovers and trekkers. The sea, however, is rocky and dangerously deep, so this is not the best spot to visit if you plan on swimming.'