Ladghar - Tamas Theertha..
Famed as Tamas Theertha due to the multitude of shades of red and orange a part of the arabian sea changes into here in the evening, Ladghar is the best beach to enjoy a evening in Dapoli by the beach. Ladghar is the most popular beach in Dapoli after Murud Harnai. With granier sand instead of the cement like fine sand Ladghar is markedly different from other beaches in Dapoli.
Ladghar beach is a small stretch of beach seperated from Karde beach by a rocky stretch. The northern end of Ladghar is the rocky stretch with finer sand and the southern side has more coarser sand and the beach extends on to Burundi. There is a 'Dutta mandir' atop the hillock on the northern end of Ladghar beach. Parasailing and water sports like water scooters is available in Ladghar and is very popular with holidayers in Ladghar.
Maharshi Karve Photo Gallery
Dapoli has produced some great men who not only have made an impact on the state of Maharashtra but have made major contribution in shaping the culture and outlook of the nation. One such man was the great Maharshi Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve. The first man on who the title of Bharat Ratna was bestowed up on has a memmorial photo gallery in his honour in Murud Harnai. Visit the gallery if you want to see some of the rarest and historic photographs of Maharshi Karve.
Ladghar is one of the most popular beaches in Dapoli and there are two routes that one can take from Dapoli to reach Ladghar however the route that passes in front of Konkan Krishi Vidya Peeth is easier. About 250mts further ahead from Dapoli town towards Harnai take a left from the police chowki. Ladghar is approximately 10 Kms from the police chowki.
Burundi the village next to Ladghar is the second biggest fishing village after Harnai. Here you would be able to see hundreds of small fishing boats going about its business. In the evening the twinkling lights in the dinghies present a pretty picture for the onlooker especially from the Ladghar beach. Most of the boats that take tourists for dolphin watching rides are from this small village of Burundi.
Dolphin Watch Ride
Dolphin watch rides are one of the most popular activities amongst tourists here. It can cost between 150 - 250 RS or 1000 - 1500 Rs for an exclusive ride. Spotting a dolphin is a matter of chance and chances are better early in the morning!
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