Popularly called as the Mini Mahabaleshwar, Dapoli is a small town located at a distance of 215 km from Mumbai in Maharashtra. It is only 8 km away from the Arabian Sea and is popular for its sea-forts and beach temples. The villages that surround it include Gimhavane, Jalgaon, Karde, Asud, Kherdi, Vanand, Unhavare and Jalgaon. Dapoli has now developed into a tourist destination because it offers tourists with plenty of attractions, things to do, beautiful landscapes and has a pleasant climate all through the year.
Places to Stay
Dapoli offers many budget hotels to its travellers. Some of them are Nisargvaas (Tariff – Rs. 800), Swapna Sagar Niwas (Tariff – Rs. 1000) and Ratna Sagar Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500).
Language
The official language of Dapoli is Marathi but Hindi is also spoken here.
Places of Interest
Dapoli has several interesting spots to offer its visitors. Some of the popular attractions include Vyaghreshwar and the ancient Keshavraj temples, the Suvarnadurg Fort, the Panhalekji caves, the scenic beaches such as Anjarle, Karde and Ladghar beaches.
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport to Dapoli is Ratnagiri which is only 100 km away from the town.
Rail:
The closest Railway Station is Khed which is only 40 km from Dapoli.
Bus:
Dapoli is well-connected with Pune and Mumbai and there are regular bus services from western Maharashtra, the Konkan coast, Kohlapur and Pune. TicketGoose.com, a leading Online Bus Ticket Booking Service provides low price, high quality options for bus travellers - choosing from multiple top operators, bus types, convenient schedules and price. Get bus ticket booking offers from Ticketgoose when you book your tickets online.
