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Kolthare beach is situated in Ratnagiri. It is at a distance of 20 km from Dapoli. The drive itself is very adventurous as the beach is deep inside the Western Ghats jungle. While on the drive, you might spot a peacock. Kolthare beach consists of white sand. It is a beach that’s less known because […]
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Parshuram Bhoomi is 11 km away from Dapoli and located in Burondi village. Mr. Dyaneshwar Shivaji Gajul from Solapur established this statue on 16-6-2010. On a hilltop, it stands 21 feet tall over a globe painted like the earth with a diameter of 40 feet. There is a meditation hall inside the sphere where you […]
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Ladghar beach is 6 km away from the Karde beach. From Dapoli, it is nearly a 30 minutes drive. It is also known as Tamas Teertha beach. This place is a junction of Adventure sports. Right from water boats to powerboats, many rides are available here. There is a temple of Lord Dutta on the […]
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From Dapoli-Harne road, Keshavraj temple is 6 km away. This place is home to a lot of scenic attractions. Different varieties of forest flowers, fungi, and trees grow here. As you move on the small bridge, you’ll encounter an endless number of coconut and palm trees. And traveling on the road after crossing the bridge […]
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Shedvai village is 7 km far from Dahagaon, which is 12 km away from the Mandangaon-Dapoli road. There you will find an ancient idol of Lord Vishnu. It is nearly 800 years old and belongs to the 12th century. The statue, also named Shree Kesharnath, is a unique example of Art and craft. There are […]
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Bankot Fort is 47 km away from Dapoli. Its located on a hilltop. It has a square-shaped structure with its walls decorated with several designs. As you enter the fort, you’ll find a porch where artists used to perform. Also, there are deep wells on the premise. The fort guarded the trade route in medieval […]
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Palgad is 21 km away from Dapoli. Sane Guruji’s house in Palgad is now a memorial. It has photos of some of his most significant works. Guruji was born here in the year 1899. He was a great human, full of emotions and sensitivity, and his contribution to Marathi literature is remarkable. His book ‘Shyamchi […]
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Palgad fort is near Palgad village, Dapoli, where Sane Guruji lived. Palgad fort has a lizard-like looking summit, and Pal means lizard in Marathi, hence the name. It presents a striking view of the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges. This fort forms a boundary between Dapoli and Khed villages. We can see some residues of the fort […]
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Moving from Harnai village towards Paj Pandhari village, there is a catholic church at a distance of 3 km. It is nearly 200 years old and perhaps built by the Portuguese. The Altar is 12-15 feet high and has beautiful and ancient wooden carving. There is no clear information about its origin. Jesus’s mother was […]
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You’ll find a magnificent lighthouse also known as दीपगृह in Harnai, Dapoli. The structure has two floors with solar panels on the top. Thus, you can’t visit the top of the lighthouse yet enjoy the spectacular view. It is the oldest lighthouse in the Konkan region and Maharashtra state. It is more than a hundred […]
