Dapoli: 'Mahabaleshwar' Of Konkan!

Written By Ruchika Mandora

While you're here, you can either relax in one of the beautiful beach homestays in Dapoli and enjoy the beauty of nature, or you can do both.

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Murud Beach

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Kolthare Beach

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Karde Beach

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Ladghar Beach

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Kelshi Beach

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Panhalekaji Caves

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Savane Beach

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Siddhi Vinayak Ganapati Temple

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Parshuram Bhumi

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Tamastirth Beach

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