Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri and Bhatye Beach

Alight in the morning at the Ukashi Station nestled amidst majestic mountains and scenic backwaters. Enjoy the short ride in a luxury bus a Rai Jetty. Cut through the mesmersing silence of the scenic backwater accompanied by an impressive number of exotic birds on the way of the historical Jaigad forest. relish an almost unique view of Konkan village life, impossible to get either from road or the rail. This romantic journey brings you to jaigad Jetty, situated at the foothills of the Jaigad Fort. And at a short distance stands the legendary Jaigad Fort, high and proud on a cliff with a spectacular view of the ocean and Ganapatipule, the next destination.

After Jaigad Fort, it’s time to travel to Ganapatipule by road, an experince by itself. The vast ‘Konkan’ stretch abounds with scenic greenery, red earth and the roofed houses with clean courtyards add a quaint touch to the panorama. Ganapatipule is bathed in the golden sunshine and silver moonlight, lapped by gentle foam-flaked waves from the expanse of the Arabian Sea. It’s laced with the unforgettable aroma of fruits, flowers and mangroves. And the whispers of swaying coconut trees carry you away into a land, that’s serene, sedate and unspoilt. Feast your taste over a vast spread of ‘Konkan’ cuisine and spend some time in the company of the locals, who are as warm and cheerful as their surrou8ndings. Ever ready7 to chat with you and make you feel at home. Visit the holy temple shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesh, flocked by millions every year. Walk down the beach to the tune of the splashing waves.

Head out towards Ratnagiri, the land of the world famous ‘Alphonso’ mangoes, in the comforts of the luxury A/C bus. Ratnagiri is the birth place of Lokmanya Tilak and the internment home for the last king Burma, King Thibaw. Visit the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak, ratnadurg Fort and then put on your swimsuits. Just a few Kilometers away, lined with dense trees, lies the long-winding stretch of Bhatye beach, your next destination.

Temples, forts and virgin beaches , you would wish you could stay a little longer. But the train whistles and you are off to yet another beautiful destination feasting over a royal spread served on board.