Maharashtra’s Dapoli delights with its ancient temples, scenic beaches, coastal cuisine

In February this year — as I set out to plan a vacation with my sister — her travel checklist left me flummoxed. I were to find us a spot away from the urban chaos that had a beach, several sightseeing options, and authentic regional cuisine. And that is how we landed up spending four days in Dapoli, a small town in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district.

Our trip started with a visit to the 12th Century Kadyavarcha Ganpati temple famous for the idol of lord Ganesh wherein his trunk us turned toward the right, which is both rare and considered auspicious. There is also a Shiva temple on the premises.