How to Reach - Hardika Beach Resort - Nivati
Nivati is well connected to the other parts of the state and is just about 20 Kms off the National Higway (NH 17). One needs to get off the NH 17 at Kudal from where Nivati is approximately 20 Kms.
Nivati from Kolhapur (160 Kms)
Gaganbawda ghat route is the best route connecting Kolhapur to NH 17 meeting NH17 near Kankavli. Follow the NH17 towards Goa till Kubal from where you need to take a right turn towards Nivati.
The route to Nivati is pretty much straight forward. You need to take the Goa route (NH17) uptil Kudal and take a right towards Nivati from Kudal. The drive from Mumbai to Nivati will approximately take about 8-9 hours.
If you are driving to Nivati from Pune you have the option of either taking the Gaganbawda route from Kolhapur or bypass Kolhapur and take the Kumbharli ghat to meet NH17 at Chiplun. Though Gaganbawda route would be in better condition it is better to by pass Kolhapur if you are not comfortable asking for directions as its slightly confusing to get to the Gaganbawda route through Kolhapur city!
Pune - Satara - Umbraj (35 ms from Satara) - Chiplun - Kankavli - Kudal - Nivati
Pune - Satara - Kolhapur - Kudal - Nivati