Dahanu - A Seaside Town..
Dahanu a quiet town about 150 kms from Mumbai on the Arabian sea coast, is a small town by the sea. Reknowned for the chikoo plantations Dahanu is responsible for over 50% of the countries chikoo produce. Dahanu with its beaches lined by the coconut and casuarina trees and erstwhile bungalows of iranian settlers has a rustic charm that makes Dahanu a great weekend destination from the busy cities.
Dahanu has a long coastline with beaches extending up to the UT of Daman in the north with few interruptions! Dahanu has a few beaches, which have been developed as tourist destinations. Dahanu, Bordi and the Narpad beaches are just a few kilometers from each other and offers very secluded weekend destinations. Dahanu beaches mostly are black sandy beaches safe for a dip in the sea as undercurrents here is minimal .
Daman
Daman an erstwhile Portugese colony is yet to be anywhere close to its couterpart Goa in popularity however Daman also holds a lot for the tourists. With Daman beaches; like Jampore on the southern end and Devka to the north, old churches and forts Daman is a great weekend destination. You can also get duty free alcohol in Daman which in itself is a great attraction!!!
Dahanu is one of the few beaches in Maharashtra that can be reached by train from almost all the major cities. There are many trains from Mumbai which has a stop at Dahanu road and less than half an hour ride in a taxi will take you to the the beaches like Dahanu, Bordi or Narpad. By road Dahanu is connected to Mumbai by the NH-8. For detailed driving directions and maps to Dahanu click here
20 kilometers from Dahanu and a two hour trek from the Aswali village is the historic Bahrot caves. Primarily a pilgrim centre of the zoroastrians this cave was the place were the the zoroastrians hid themselves and the 'Atash Behram' from the Muslim invaders for thirteen long years before moving 'Atash Behram' to Bansdah. Even now zoroastrians visit the caves regularly and prform 'jashan' - prayers.
Warli Paintings
Warli paintings originated in the adjoining tribal pockets of Dahanu. Now highly popular and commercially a successful artform Warli paintings depict social life with scenes from daily life created in a rhythmic pattern. The symbolism of Warli paintings depict harmony and balance.
Distance from Major cities..
