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Bhatye beach

Name: Ratnagiri
Rating: 3.6

Ratnagiri Maharashtra Goa India

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Bhatye beach, Ratnagiri Overview

The Bhatye beach is a lovely, long stretch of a clean beach ideal for a relaxing holiday. Bhatye, a small village close to Ratnagiri city is popular for its generous flat sea showers. The length of the beach is 1.5 kms and it is flat and straight and clear. The Ratnagiri light house and the famous Madavi beach of Ratnagiri city can be seen from Bhatye Beach.

A trip to Bhatye Beach can provide one a splendid experience about the diverse cultures and traditions of Ganapatipule. You can go for a morning walk, laze around, play beach ball and football in the sand, collect shells or just enjoy the beauty of this beach. One can 't forget to visit the Kohinoor to see the sunrise or sunset as it is a sight which will leave you captivated and stunned. The sand is soft like velvet and you can easily dust it off your body as it won't even stick. The Bhatye beach is a quiet and serene beach and you will feel it is almost your own private beach.

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Best Time To Visit Bhatye beach

You can visit this beach during any time of the year. The climate of this place is very favorable for all months of the year.

Traveling Around Bhatye beach

Taxis and cabs are available to go around Bhatye where you can see other places such as View Point, Thibaw Point, Thibaw Palace,Mandvi Beach, Ram Mandir , etc.

Stay Near Bhatye beach

There are two resorts at Bhatye beach. You can select any according to your budget. MTDC Samudra Sagar resort is more affordable, with wooden cottages which actually look on the beach. Kohinoor Ratna Sagar is located at a greater height and provides a beautiful view of the sea. It also has a more pleasant ambience. There are other hotels and resorts available in the nearby area too.

Sightseeing Around Bhatye beach

The sightseeing at Bhatye beach is quite enjoyable in itself. But after that, you can go on an expedition to Pawas to see the Swaroopanand Swami Ashram, which is a popular tourist attraction.

Activities At Bhatye beach

Water sport facilities at Bhatye offer you many exciting choices of activities at this place. Several water based activities and sports will surely make this place a sport fanatic's paradise. If you are not afraid of dark places then there are caves which you can explore which are here from older times. Jaigadh Bandar is a popular place, which is also a major port. You can enjoy fishing and boat rides with your friends and family here.

Shopping At Bhatye beach

Matye has both shopping malls and local shopping bazaars. Ansal Plaza, Vishnu Plaza shopping mall, etc. are some shopping malls in the area. Chitni Bazaar, Shri Janata Bazaar are some of the local markets.

Local Experiences At Bhatye beach

Being situated in Maharashtra, this place has a Marathi culture and the localities are mostly Marathis.

Food At Bhatye beach

All the delicious chat items are available here at reasonable cost. It is a paradise for people who are fond of chat items.

Restaurants Near Bhatye beach

Titanic Deck, Ashok Restaurant,Thebaw restaurants, etc. are some of the closest restaurants to the beach and are quite famous for their cuisines.

Sample Itinerary For Bhatye beach

You can commence your trip by reaching Bhatye and checking into the resort of your choice. Lull around in the sands of Bhatye beach for as long as you like for a day. After you are done relaxing, you can relish your taste buds by trying to the variety of cuisines available at the nearby restaurants. On the second day you can go to visit Pawas to see Swaroopanand Swami Ashram. You can also check out the local shopping bazaars and enjoy the nightlife around the place. A trip to Bhatye Beach is best combined with other tourist attractions in the city. With its mouth-watering cuisines, and amazing places to explore, Ganapatipule will provide you with an authentic and rare experience. Several ideal places are there nearby which consist of major local landmarks and decent restaurants.

Tips For Visiting Bhatye beach

Keep your swimming costumes, sunscreens, etc. with you. Hire a guide to go around the town.

How to reach Bhatye beach

Air: The nearest airport is Mumbai. From there you can take a bus or hire a private cab to get to Bhatye.
Rail: Nearest railhead is Ratnagiri 6 kms. on Konkan Railway. Taxis are available from there to take you to the beach.
Road: The distance between Mumbai and Ratnagiri is 356 kms. State Transport buses are available from Mumbai, Kolhapur and Pune to Ratnagiri and also form Ratnagiri to Pawas via Bhatye.