Dapoli
Dapoli is probably the best destination to visit in the entire Konkan region. Its a land with virgin, untouched and pristine beaches and beautiful temples. It is at a distance of 123 km from Shelar Farm House. Dapoli is at a height of 800 feet above sea level and enjoys a cool climate all year around. Dapoli is also famous for the Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeet, an agricultural University, where one can see all variety of plants, beautiful flowers and fruits. In the British era Dapoli was a military camp and hence dapoli is also known as Camp Dapoli.
Places of Attraction in Dapoli :
1. Kadyawarcha Ganpati at Anjarle: This truly amazing temple is a must visit for all Ganpati Devotees. This temple is situated on a cliff over seeing the magnificent Arabian Sea and hence known as 'Kadyawarcha Ganpati'. The Ganpati Idol is unique and its trunk is on the right side "Ujwya Sondecha Ganpati". The view of the Arabian sea and coconut plantations from this temple is simply mesmerising.
2. Harnai Beach : This is one beach which should be visited by every fish lover. Every evening the fishing boats return to shore with their catch and an auction is held for selling the catch. Its an unique experience to witness this auction where the best catch of fish is traded for huge amounts.
3. Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeet : The key objective of the university is agricultural education, research and extension education in an integrated mode to attain the sustainable agricultural development of Konkan region. The beautiful plantations, flowering plants and fruit bearing trees are worth a visit.
Places of Attraction in Dapoli :
1. Kadyawarcha Ganpati at Anjarle: This truly amazing temple is a must visit for all Ganpati Devotees. This temple is situated on a cliff over seeing the magnificent Arabian Sea and hence known as 'Kadyawarcha Ganpati'. The Ganpati Idol is unique and its trunk is on the right side "Ujwya Sondecha Ganpati". The view of the Arabian sea and coconut plantations from this temple is simply mesmerising.
2. Harnai Beach : This is one beach which should be visited by every fish lover. Every evening the fishing boats return to shore with their catch and an auction is held for selling the catch. Its an unique experience to witness this auction where the best catch of fish is traded for huge amounts.
3. Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeet : The key objective of the university is agricultural education, research and extension education in an integrated mode to attain the sustainable agricultural development of Konkan region. The beautiful plantations, flowering plants and fruit bearing trees are worth a visit.