Dapoli, the mini Mahabaleshwar

Dapoli is surely one of the best places to enjoy your holidays. It is situated few kilometers from the Arabian Sea, enriched with beaches, temples and mouth watering cuisines.

Dapoli is a small town in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It is one of the popular hill stations in Konkan region and hence is called Mini Mahabaleshwar, due to its cool climate. Dapoli is birthplace to many historians like Lokmanya Tilak, Sane Guruji, Wrangler Paranjpe, Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve etc. Dapoli is popular for its pristine beaches, historical temples, caves and forts. Dapoli is getting popular as a tourist destination these days with many tourists from Pune visiting it as a weekend destination.
Location:
Dapoli is situated 180 KM from Pune. There are many transport options available to get there.

How to reach?
There are ample private and public modes of transport to reach Dapoli. The simplest way to go is by road. If you have your own vehicle to travel, it’s the best option or you can also hire a vehicle. Apart from government authorized transport services, a lot of private transport companies have started their Luxury Bus service from Pune to Dapoli.

By train, the nearest train station is Khed which is 40KM away from Dapoli, whereas if you choose air travel, nearest airport is Ratnagiri, around 100KM away.

Food and Accommodation:
When it comes to Konkan, the first thing strike your mind is the sea food. But there are all sorts of cuisines available. For vegetarians, Solkadhi-Rice, Modak, Kulith Pithale etc is a must to taste. For Non- vegetarians, sea food ranging from fish, prawns, oysters and crabs is available. You can also enjoy typical Maharashtrian dishes like Kanda Bhaji and Misal.

Regarding accommodation, there are MTDC resorts located near Harnai beach, which offer facilities like tents. There are many luxurious and budget hotels in Dapoli for tourists at various places. So when are you planning your trip to enjoy the taste of Dapoli?

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