- Best time
- Oct–May
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,000–5,500
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,200
- Nearest railhead
- 30 km away
- Nearest airport
- 220 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Dapoli
The “mini Mahabaleshwar” of Ratnagiri — a cool plateau town with a string of beaches below it, dolphin boat rides at Harnai and Dabhol, the island fort of Suvarnadurg and Konkan mango orchards.
Things to do in Dapoli
Murud Beach (Dapoli)
Clean, quiet beach near the Durga Devi temple.
Karde Beach Dolphin Ride
Early-morning boat to spot dolphins.
Suvarnadurg Fort
Sea fort reached by boat from Harnai.
Harnai Port
Colourful fish auction at sunset.
Ladghar Beach
Red-tinted sand at sunset.
Panhalekaji Caves
Buddhist rock-cut caves on the Kotjai river.
Keshavraj Temple, Asud
Forest walk and a swaying bridge to an old temple.
Where to stay in Dapoli
Karde & Murud beaches
Beach resorts and homestays.
Dapoli town
Cheaper hotels on the plateau.
What to eat
Harnai fish market
Buy fresh catch at the evening auction and have it fried nearby.
Alphonso & kokum
Mangoes in April–May; kokum sherbet all year.
Good to know
- Khed is the nearest Konkan Railway station.
- Swim only where locals do; currents are strong off some beaches.
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