Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth : The Maharashtra Govt. established an independent Agriculture University on 18th May, 1972 named “Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth”, which was later renamed as Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth. It has to its credit development of many new varieties of beneficial crops for farmers across the country.

Suvarnadurg and kanakdurg – Harne : Located at 17 kms. from Dapoli at Harne, The Suvarnadurg fort consists of two forts, kanakdurga the land fort and Suvarnadurga the sea fort. The forts were built by Adilshah and later captured and fortified by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1660. Earlier there was a tunnel connecting both the forts but now only way to go to Suvarnadurga is through a boat. However currently there is no regular boat service to the fort and one has to arrange for the ferry from the local fishermen. There is a lighthouse inside the Kanakdurga fort.

Karde (Murud) : Located at 11 kms. from Dapoli the beach at Karde (Murud) is an excellent white sand beachand we would like to rate it as one of the best beaches on the Konkan coast. As it is close to Dapoli, you can always drive down to Karde for a dip in the sea and return back to Dapoli.

Keshavraj and Vyaghreshwar : The Temples of keshavraj and Vyaghreshwar are located at Asud near Dapoli, and is a beautiful place to visit. The temple is situated on a Hill near the village and you have to take a small walk to reach the temple. The walk is through dense plantations of coconut and beetle nut trees and is a very pleasant experience.

Panhalekaji Caves : Located on Dapoli – Dabhol road is a place called Panhalekaji. The “Leni” or caves at Panhalekaji are a must see site. You can drive up to the caves and the place is situated deep in the valley near the confluence of ‘Kotjai’ and ‘Dhakti’ rivers. You can watch many birds and reptiles in the surrounding jungle and river. There are 29 caves and many sculptures around the area and the whole area is very beautiful. The carvings in these caves are from many periods from the 3rd century to the 14th century.

Chikhali – Ancestral house of Lokmanya Tilak : The Ancestral house of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak is located in Chikhali village near Dabhol and Panhalekaji caves. Lokmanya Tilak’s marriage ceremony took place here. The house now has been turned to a memorial and a school.

Chandika Mata Temple : The Chandika Mata temple is located at a few kilometers from the Panhalekaji caves. This temple from the Pandava period is inside a natural cave and you have to go inside through a tunnel to take the darshan of the Chandika Mata idol inside the cave.

Kadyawarcha Ganpati and Anjarle Devi temple : The Ganpati temple is situated on a Hill at Anjarle village and hence is called ‘Kadyawarcha Ganpati’. This Temple was built after the original Temples were drowned in the sea . There are 250 steps to it and a lake in front of it. You can get beautiful views from the hill.

Mahalaxmi Temple and Yakub Baba Darga : A Mahalakshmi mandir just off the village is also beautiful. The Temple was built in 1808 and the Mahalaxmi idol is ’swayambhu’. Further ahead from the temple is the Yakub Baba Darga. The only darga ever built by Shivaji Maharaj. A lot of people come to pray here and the view from the gallery of the darga is really beautiful.

Bhairav Ram Temple : Located at Ade near Dapoli, The Bhairav Ram Mandir is a cool, calm place to visit. According to mythology Parshuram had pierced the earth with his arrow to take water or Ganga out from the ground here.