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Mandvi beach is about 2 km away from Ratnagiri bus stand. It is one of the most jam-packed and nearest beaches in Ratnagiri. It extends upto the Rajiwanda Port. This beach has black sand, unlike other beaches. Due to this, the beach appears to be unpleasant. It is also called the black sea. This place […]
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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 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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Konkan isn’t just about beaches. It is also about getting to know the legacy that our ancestors have left behind. You’ll find Suvarnadurg fort in Harnai, Dapoli. Shivaji Maharaj (The father of Indian Navy) built this fort. The three other forts surrounding it are Kanakdurg Fort, Goa Fort, and Fattegad Fort. They were created to […]
