Ratnagiri, Dt. 6 (Jimaka) : Ganesha devotees coming to the district should take the following alternative route in view of excess buses, vehicles and traffic jams caused during the festival so that the journey will be as quick and hassle-free as possible.* Mumbai-Pune Expressway- (NH4) Satara-Umbraj-Patan-Koyna Nagar-Kumbharli Ghat-Kherdi-Chiplun, Parashuram Ghat Alternate Route – Pirlote- Khed- Chirni- Ambadas- Kalambaste- Chiplun, Mumbai-Pune Expressway- (NH4) Satara- Karad- Vathar- Top Take a right turn Malkapur-Shahuwadi-Amba Ghat-Sakhapa-Hatkhamba, Mumbai-Pune Expressway-(NH4) Satara-Karad-Malkapur-Shahuwadi-Amba Ghat-Sarakhapa-Hatkhamba, Mumbai-Pune Expressway- (NH4) Satara -Karad-Wathar-Top right turn Malkapupur-Shahuwadi-Amba Ghat-Lanja-Rajapur.