Looking for a beach getaway from Mumbai or Pune? A 6 hrs drive from Mumbai or Pune and at a distance of 300 kms , are virgin white sand beaches of Ganpatipule and Aare Ware along the Konkan Coastline. Blue Ocean Resort and Spa in Ratnagiri is an excellent weekend getaway option from Mumbai & Pune with all modern hotel amenities like an Infinity Swimming Pool, Beach Canopies, Yoga room, Gymnasium and a Water Park for children with a one of its kind Luxurious Spa at the Beach. br br Happy to host you and your family soon! br br br Video produced by: Soaring films br Contact: 91672 97490 br ... br www.soaring.co.in br br Nearby Attractions: br 1.Ganapatipule Temple & Beach: One of the most spectacular beaches (12 kms away) along the Konkan Coastline: an idyllic getaway that attracts peace-seekers, beach lovers, and pilgrims alike. The temple of self-originated Ganesh is much frequented by thousands every year. br 2.Aare-Ware Beach: around 5 kms away is this virgin, beautiful beach. br 3. Jaigad Fort: Resting on a cliff, at the entrance of the Sangameshwar river just 35 km away from Ganapatipule, is Jaigad Fort. This 17th century fort offers a commanding view of the sea and an almost unique view of Konkan village life. br 4.Ratnagiri: The region has a long illustrious past and is even mentioned in Indian mythology as the place where the Pandavas settled after their 13-year pilgrimage. There are three main attractions here; br a. The Thibaw Palace - The Thibaw Palace is where Thibaw, the last king of Burma, was incarcerated by the British in 1885. br b. The Lokmanya Tilak Smarak - Ratnagiri was also the birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak, one of India’s greatest freedom fighters. His house, now a memorial called The Lokmanya Tilak is diligently maintained by the local community. br c. Patit Pawan Mandir - The Patit Pawan Mandir is a much revered temple, as it is the first place of worship built for non-Brahmins by the revolutionary leader, Veer Savarkar.