Monday, March 17, 2008

Weekend getaway 5 : Dapoli - Another heaven

Dapoli - a hill station in Ratnagiri District is gaining popularity as a tourist place of a galloping pace.Within five hours drive from Mumbai or Pune,this place has a lot of attractions to lure tourists. Lush green hills,Clear sky ,Unpolluted beaches and environment,Historical places and Temples are just a few things to start with.


Ganapati temple in Dapoli taluka is famous due to marble idol of Lord 'Siddhivinayak'. It is situated on Dapoli-Aanjarle road. It is at a distance of 7 km from Harnai. There is a great festival on 'Maghi Chaturthi' day.



There are hotels like Kinara, Kamat, MTDC , Joshi Brothers Lodging , Hotel vrindavan etc

Aryawarta -16 – acre complex of rentable bungalows. Beach Silver Sand ReEsort at Murud-Dapoli has become an established SUNSHINE destination providing holidays for many Tourists over the last few years.

South of old Harnai fort, the palm-fringed beach of Murud is famous for its clean, white sands and safe waters. Visit the Goa Killa or Harnai Fort, which is built on different levels. See Panhale Kazi, the famous rock-cut monument, 30 kms. from Murud-Harnai. Stay in MTDC’s luxurious tents. And definitely sample the local Konkan cuisine.




How to reach :

This place is at a 5 Hours drive from Mumbai , Thane ,Pune by road.

You can also travel by State transport Buses to Dapoli.

Nearest Railway station is Khed,Which is Just 30 Kms / 40 Kms from Dapoli.From Khed there is Bus service to Dapoli.

By Road: Mumbai-Murud-Harnai, 247 kms. via Panvel-Pen-Lonere Phata-Dapoli.
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1 comment:

Dimpy Roy said...

Yes its true that Dapoli is an another heaven. With a long stretch of beach extending from Dabhol in the south and Kelshi in the northern end Dapoli has one of the longest stretch of beaches. Check out all best hotels in Dapoli also.