We had been to Dapoli in Oct 2009. We had visited the beautiful beaches of Harnai, Palande and Anjarle. The road is itself very beautiful after rains, everywhere is total green. we enjoyed the travelling from Pune and our 6 family friends also with us.
We had the proper advice from the manager Mr. Sagar of Sea Princess Beach Resort, Plande, Harnai to travel via Bhor, Mahad, Latwan and then to Dapoli. We enjoyed the Warandha ghat very much, stopped near the temple where we enjoyed the scenic beauty of the valley with waterfalls, hat tasty Bhajias and Potato Wada.after this we started our travel towards Mahad.
It was a fantastic journey of the 5 hours from Pune.we were booked in Sea Princess Beach Resort, Palande. When we reached there we were thrilled to see the sea just in front of the hotel. We went in to the water immediately and enjoyed for 2 hours in the sea. Please visit the ganesh temple at Anjarle, the road again is with beautiful nature around Just go there and enjoy .
We had the pleasure to watching the Dolphins also in the morning at 8.00 am, you can meet the fishermen on the beaches or ask him to come to your hotel who will take you in sea for Rs.100/- per head, you can see the Dolphins playing in the sea at apporx. 25-50 feet from your boat.If you are interested in purchasing the fish you can go to Harnai around 4 PM you can buy the good fish of your choice. it was great to enjoy the fish in Dinner when the cook from the hotel served us the fish which was purchased by us, as per our choice {TANDOOR] The accommodation of A/C room was available for only Rs. 1650/- per day for couple.the resort is absolutely clean and we shall advice especially for families as it is very safe alsoThe manager and the staff was also cooperative and helpful .