Dapoli
14 people recommendvia r/pune·14 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Dapoli is a well-liked beach destination from Pune, with commenters calling it nice, uncrowded and great, and one traveller finding it good for a family trip with kids. One commenter suggests a morning boat ride from the beach to spot dolphins if it doesn't rain. The main caveat is the drive: several recent travellers report bad road patches, construction and narrow lanes, with one advising the Tamhini ghat route and arriving before sunset, and another warning that the Khed to Dapoli road is not drivable at all. One traveller also reports weak mobile network coverage.
Address
Dapoli, Maharashtra 415712, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Families, Beaches
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Distance by road
- 200 km
- Typical drive
- 4 to 6 hours
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Lists Dapoli as a stop on the suggested coastal itinerary.
Suggests Karde beach in Dapoli as a beach option.
Clean option but a bit farther away.
Dapoli beach is nice and closer than Ratnagiri.
Suggests a coastal route via Dapoli, Srivardhan and Diveagar with scenic roads.
Recommends Dapoli as an uncrowded alternative.
Listed as another good option.
Says it is the closest beach destination.
Suggests Dapoli, with a morning boat rental from the beach to see dolphins if there's no rain.
Says Anjarle beach is far less crowded and more beautiful than the beaches originally mentioned.
Worth the extra kilometres; better than both with things to explore around.
Stayed at an aamrai in Dapoli during a bike ride, enjoying secluded empty beaches along the SH4 coastal route.
Calls it great.
Says Anjarle is good.
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Last verified 20/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.