Perched on a cool green plateau overlooking the Arabian Sea, Dapoli blends misty hill-station freshness with pristine beaches, ancient temples, and lush Alphonso orchards.
The Mango Inn, Dapoli — minutes from the beaches of the Konkan coast
All conveniently accessible within 8 to 27 km of The Mango Inn.
Spiritual
Beautiful temple on cliff side with magnificent view of green valleys, coconut and betel-nut plantations.
An arresting view of Arabian Sea, Suvarnadurga Fort, Harnai Port, Light House and Anjarle Beach.
Larger boats haul in the day’s catch, smaller boats fetch the silver bounty to shore and auction commences.
Lord Vishnu located amidst lush green land and a perennial stream. Calm and tranquil surroundings.
Popular for activities like para-sailing, dolphin spotting and other fun rides.
Beach is very safe for a dip and is famous for its soft sand and wide expanse.
Part of the sea appears red because of the soil. Don’t miss the beautiful sunset at this calm rocky beach.
21 feet statue of Parshuram standing over earth sphere of diameter 40 feet, placed at scenic hill top from where you can get panoramic view of Tamas Tirtha seashore.
Safe for swimming or you can just wade in the waters with white waves lapping at your feet.
Underground temple of Goddess Chandika. The Idol here is believed to be formed naturally (Swayambhu).
| Place | Distance | Kind | Highlights | Best time to go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murud Beach & Dolphin SafarisFamous for soft black sand and exhilarating dolphin-watching boat tours. Also offers exciting parasailing, jet skiing, and banana boat rides against a scenic coconut grove backdrop. | 11 kmapprox. 20 min | Beaches | Dolphin watching boats · Water sports & parasailing · Long clean shoreline · Sunset camel & horse rides | Early morning for dolphin boats & sunset for water sports |
| Karde BeachOne of the longest and most tranquil beaches in the Konkan belt. Flat, hard sand makes it perfect for walking, beach cycling, and dolphin spotting right from the shore. | 13 kmapprox. 25 min | Beaches | Serene & uncrowded · Dolphin spotting from shore · Endless sand stretch · Sunset photography | Morning strolls & peaceful evening sunsets |
| Anjarle Beach & Kadyavarcha GanpatiHome to the famous cliffside temple “Kadyavarcha Ganpati” overlooking the Arabian Sea estuary. Anjarle is also world-renowned for Olive Ridley sea turtle conservation & hatching releases. | 22 kmapprox. 40 min | Beaches | Kadyavarcha Ganpati cliffside temple · Turtle festival hatchling release · Jog river estuary · Golden sands | All year round; February to April for the turtle festival |
| Keshavraj Temple (Asud)A serene, ancient Vishnu temple hidden deep inside a dense valley forest of betel nut, coconut, and spice plantations. Reached via a picturesque stone-paved trail over a bubbling natural stream with an eternal water spring (Gomukh). | 7 kmapprox. 15 min | Spiritual | Ancient pagoda-style architecture · Lush spice & areca nut forest trail · Natural freshwater Gomukh · Deep spiritual peace | Morning or late afternoon |
| 42-Foot Lord Parshuram Statue (Burondi)An iconic 42-foot high statue of Lord Parshuram standing majestically atop a giant globe at the hilltop of Burondi, offering a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic vista of the Arabian Sea. | 15 kmapprox. 25 min | Spiritual | 42-foot sculpted statue · Panoramic hilltop ocean view · Meditation dome inside the globe · Sunset viewpoint | Sunset hour for panoramic ocean views |
| Harne Port & Suvarnadurg Sea FortWitness the high-octane spectacle of the Konkan coast: hundreds of colourful trawlers returning to shore and open-air beach fish auctions. View the legendary 17th-century island fort Suvarnadurg. | 16 kmapprox. 30 min | Heritage | Live evening beach fish auction · Suvarnadurg island fort views · Lighthouse viewpoint · Authentic fishermen culture | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for the live fish auction |
| Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi VidyapeethOne of India’s largest and most scenic agricultural universities spanning thousands of acres. Features sprawling research orchards of Alphonso mangoes, cashews, spices, and exotic botanical plants. | 4 kmapprox. 10 min | Nature | Thousands of acres of greenery · Alphonso mango research nurseries · Botanical gardens · Local agri products counter | Morning hours |
The same hilltop is a beach year, a mango year and a monsoon year, depending on when you come.
Cool morning breezes, calm blue sea waters ideal for dolphin boat rides, clear skies for beach sunsets at Murud and Karde, and pleasant temple walks.
Avg. temp 18°C–28°C · Peak tourist season
The golden season of the King of Fruits. Unlimited fresh aamras-puri thalis, ripe mangoes picked straight from local orchards, and the private pool to swim in afterwards.
Mango festival · Direct orchard delivery available
Cool rain clouds float into your balconies, valleys turn vibrant green, and hidden forest waterfalls come alive. Cosy up with hot modak and solkadhi.
Lush green retreat · 100% inverter power backup
Local cultural insight, seasonal festivals, food guides and travel dispatches from Dapoli.
Scenic driving routes from Mumbai and Pune, plus Konkan Railway access.
5 to 6 hours
NH 66 (Mumbai–Goa Highway)
Smooth 4-lane highway up to Khed, followed by a scenic coastal ghat road to Dapoli
4 to 5 hours
Tamhini Ghat → Mangaon → NH 66
Ghat section through Tamhini, then highway to Mangaon and the Khed turn-off
Needs the family’s confirmation. The client’s sheet only opens the Mumbai tab, so these waypoints and timings are drawn from the same roads rather than supplied. Correct them before this page goes live.
Khed station is about 45 minutes from the property
Konkan Railway to Khed (KHED)
Taxis wait at Khed station; tell us your train and we will arrange a pickup
Needs the family’s confirmation. The client’s sheet only opens the Mumbai tab, so these waypoints and timings are drawn from the same roads rather than supplied. Correct them before this page goes live.
Getting here
How close we are to town, the beach, and what to know if you arrive late.
About 1 km from the Dapoli bus stand and town centre.
Ladghar Beach is about 11 km away.
No. The front office is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If you expect to arrive late or need to leave early, please let us know in advance.
