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Dapoliदापोली

Give Dapoli 2 nights as a beach-and-fort base in South Konkan: go Nov–Feb, skip the Jun–Sep monsoon, and only if you have your own car or a hired one.

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Dapoli is a small South Konkan town on the Maharashtra coast, about 240 km from Mumbai and 180 km from Pune, used by Indian travellers as a weekend beach break. The draws are spread along a 30 km stretch of coast — Murud and Karde beaches, the Suvarnadurg island fort off Harnai, the hilltop Ganapati temple at Anjarle, and the rock-cut caves at Panhalekaji. Sights sit far apart and buses are slow, so a car changes the trip. Two nights covers the coast; three lets you add a day trip.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon rain and rough sea), late Apr–May (heat and humidity)
Airports
RTC · BOM
Nights
2–3
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dapoli112 ▾
  • All emergency services112
  • Ambulance108
  • Police100
  • Tourist helpline (India, 24 h, English)1363

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Dapoli, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeFilter coffee or chai at a village stall₹15–40 (≈ under US$1)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Auto or taxi, Dapoli town to Murud₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) (check)
  • Metro or bus rideST bus, Dapoli to Harnai₹30–60 (≈ under US$1) (check)
  • Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₹600 (≈ US$7)
  • Mid-range bedBeach resort double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedBeach resort double room, a night, per room₹6,000 (≈ US$70)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹7,000 (≈ US$80)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Murud and Karde beachesSuvarnadurg island fortKadyawarcha Ganapati temple at AnjarlePanhalekaji rock-cut cavesKonkan Krishi Vidyapeeth agricultural collegeSeafood and kokam
Airports
RTC Ratnagiri Airport (About 100 km (62 mi) away; limited scheduled service — check before planning around it.) · BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (About 240 km (149 mi) by road; most visitors arrive here and drive or take a bus down NH-66.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid*

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F) low), wettest Jul (25 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Dapoli: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

32°C (90°F)

18°C (64°F)

0 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

19°C (66°F)

0 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

0 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

1 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

3 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

20 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

25°C (77°F)

25 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

24°C (75°F)

23 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Nov

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Dec

33°C (91°F)

19°C (66°F)

0 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

There is no useful local rail or metro. ST buses run between villages but are slow and infrequent, and the last one back is early. A self-drive car or a car with driver is the practical way to link Murud, Karde, Harnai, Anjarle and Panhalekaji in one day. Scooters can be rented in season — check brakes and paperwork. Distances are short in km but the roads are narrow and slow.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Guhagar

go

Door to door: About 1.5–2 h

Car or ST bus north along the coast road

Long beach and the Vyadeshwar temple; doable as a half-day if you have a car.

Khadikolvan

go

Door to door: Under 1 h

Car via the Dapoli–Harnai road

Beach stop to pair with Harnai and Suvarnadurg in one loop.

Amboli

overnight

Door to door: 3–4 h

Car or bus via NH-66 and the ghat road

Hill station with waterfalls; too far for a comfortable return day.

Ratnagiri

caution

Door to door: 2.5–3.5 h

Bus or car south on NH-66

Better as a stop on the way in or out than a day trip.

Ganpatipule

overnight

Door to door: 3–4 h

Car or bus south along the coast

Temple town with its own beach; sleep there rather than return.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Dapoli town

Shops, bus stand, hospitals and the agricultural college; no beach at the door. Best for a first night and for errands.

Murud

Beach village 10–12 km (6.2–7.5 mi) west of town with the densest cluster of resorts; walk to the sand.

Karde

Quieter beach 3–4 km (1.9–2.5 mi) north of Murud; a handful of resorts, few shops.

Ladghar

Tamas Teertha beach, known for sunsets; resorts and seafood lunch homes.

Harnai

Fishing port with the evening fish auction and boats to Suvarnadurg; basic lodges.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
High
₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Beach resort double room1 × 2 nights × ₹2,500₹5,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₹3,500₹14,000
Car with driver, one day of local sightseeing1 × ₹3,000 · check₹3,000
Scooter rental, one day1 × ₹600 · check₹600
Boat to Suvarnadurg, return2 × ₹300 · check₹600
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800₹1,600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹2,480
Trip total≈ ₹6,820 per person per day, bed included₹27,280≈ US$350

2026 estimate in rupees; travel to Dapoli excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Filter coffee or chai at a village stall₹15–40 (≈ under US$1)
Thali (veg) at a lunch home₹120–250 (≈ US$2–3)
Fish thali with rice and solkadhi₹250–450 (≈ US$3–6)
Bottle of water (1 L)₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
Kokam sarbat or tender coconut₹30–60 (≈ under US$1)
ST bus, Dapoli to Harnai₹30–60 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Auto or taxi, Dapoli town to Murud₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Dapoli is a low-crime, small-town coast and the main risks are practical: strong sea currents with no lifeguards, empty ATMs, patchy phone signal and slow roads after dark. Solo women travellers report few problems in season, but avoid unlit beach walks at night.
  • Swimming: the Arabian Sea here has strong currents and no lifeguards at most beaches; ask locally before entering the water.
  • Monsoon: Jun–Sep brings heavy rain, closed beach shacks and rough sea; some resorts shut.
  • Cash: ATMs are few and can be empty or out of order — carry enough rupees from Mumbai, Pune or Ratnagiri.
  • Mobile data is patchy between villages; download offline maps before you leave the highway.
  • Boat trips to Suvarnadurg depend on tide and weather; agree the price and return time before boarding.
  • Alcohol is not widely sold outside licensed resorts; do not assume a bar in every village.

Emergency numbers

All emergency services
112
Ambulance
108
Police
100
Tourist helpline (India, 24 h, English)
1363

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Dapoliदापोली

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My bed tonight

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या पत्त्यावर न्याTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All emergency services112
  • Ambulance108
  • Police100
  • Tourist helpline (24 h, English)1363

Embassy

No embassies in Dapoli; foreign consulates are in Mumbai. Most countries' missions are in New Delhi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi Dapoli → Murud: ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6), about 20 min (check)
  • ST bus Dapoli → Harnai: ₹30–60 (≈ under US$1), about 30 min (check)
  • Boat Harnai → Suvarnadurg, return: about ₹300 (≈ US$4) per person, tide dependent (check)

Say or show

  • नमस्कार — Hello / Namaste (namaskār)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
  • किती रुपये? — How much is it? (kiti rupaye?)
  • समुद्रकिनारा कुठे आहे? — Where is the beach? (samudrakināra kuthe āhe?)
  • तिखट नको — No chilli, please (tikhat nako)
  • स्वच्छतागृह कुठे आहे? — Where is the toilet? (svachhatāgruha kuthe āhe?)

Carry cash: card machines are rare outside larger resorts.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dapoli. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon rain and rough sea), late Apr–May (heat and humidity) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 5 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for RTC and BOM: last bus and train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Dapoli town, Murud, Karde and Ladghar, Harnai and Anjarle.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Suvarnadurg boats, Panhalekaji caves, Kadyawarcha Ganapati steps) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Monsoon and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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