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Dahanu is a city that is located in the Thane District of the state of Maharashtra. The town is a major commercial hub in the state and the infrastructure is well developed. There are many interesting places that one can visit in the place. There are many temples that are located in and round the city and some of them are, Sri Gajanan Mandir, Sri Kevda Devi Mandir, Mata Saptasrungi Mandir Nikane, Jagrut Hanuman Mandir, Sai Baba Temple, Santoshi Temple, Mahalaxmi Gandh and Mahalaxmi Temple. There are a few Jain temples that are located in the place as well and they have interesting architecture. There is an old temple that is located in the Fort Area called the Dahanu Gaon. This temple is over 100 years old. Another temple called the Chandrababu Temple is also located nearby and these are good places that you can visit. A new temple has been constructed at a hill called KOSBAD and this is extremely popular among the tourists from Mumbai and Pune. Warli Art is a world famous art form that originated in this place. Other art forms such as Dole dance and Tarpa dance can also been seen in the city of Dahanu.

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Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

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STD Code: 2528

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Dahanu’s historical significance can be traced back to 16th century AD. When the Portuguese had firmly established their dominion on the west coast of India between Daman in North and Karanja in the South, they divided their Thana territories into two divisions viz. Daman and Vasai (also known as Basai by Muslims, Bacaim by Portuguese, Bajipur by Marathas and Bassein by the British), then an important ship building center whereupon Dahanu (then called ‘Danu’) was included in the Daman division along with three other districts — Sanjan, Tarapur and Mahim. Dahanu’s historical significance as a trade city may be witnessed by the fort on the mouth of Dahanu creek. Savta port was once a busy trade center especially for teak wood, catechus and other farm produce. “Dahanuka” also occurs in one of the Nashik cave inscriptions. Dahanu has a conglomeration of people from almost all walks of life. Thus, it has temples/ worship places of all the religions. Apart from Mahalaksmi, the Santoshi Mata, Sai Baba Temple, and Jain temples, Dahanu also have Mosques, Churches, Gurudwara and Fire-Temples. There are exclusive worship pleases of The Warlis.

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By Air : The nearest airport is located at Mumbai. For those who are arriving at the Mumbai airport the best option is to hire a taxi from the airport to the city of Dahanu. Taxis charge around Rs 7 per km for sedans. A/C taxis are also available from the airport. SUVs such as Toyota Qualis and Tata Sumo can also be hired from the airport and these are ideal for those who are travelling in groups.

By Train : Dahanu has a railway station that is extremely well connected and many important trains pass through this station. The place is connected to cities such as Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Pune, Jodhpur, Dehradun and many others. Tickets from Mumbai cost around Rs 100 for non A/C second class compartments. Auto rickshaws are available from the station to the town center.

By BUS : State buses are available from Pune and Mumbai to the city. These depart frequently and they charge around Rs 100 for the trip. They may not be comfortable and finding proper seating might be difficult.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Pearline Beach Resort ; Sea Face, Dahanu Beach, Dahanu (West), Thane Dist, Maharashtra 401601
Coastal Hwy, Unnati Mandal Agar, Dahanu ; Ph – 02528 225 791 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Pearline Hotel ; Dahanu, DN ; Ph – 02528 222 442 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Pearline Hotel ;  Dahanu, DN ; M –  02528 222 442 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Hotel Surbhi ;  MalyanDahanu, MH ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Chikoo Festival in Dahanu ; Venue:  Dahanu ; Period :  February ; Details:  The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is hosting a unique ‘Chikoo Festival’ in Dahanu on February 9-10. This beachside town bordering Gujarat is famous for its vast chikoo farms largely owned by the Parsi community. Its tribal community is a treasure trove of Warli art and craft.Organised by the Kokan Bhumi Pratishthan the festival will be held at the Camping Ground in Bordi. Events range from a small fun-fair with stalls to showcase tribal art and craft, agricultural products, fresh fruits and their byproducts, a photo exhibition on the region as well as outdoor attractions like the Chikoo Safari, Warli dance, not to forget Parsi and Irani cuisine. Tourists can visit the weekly bazaar, join a sand castle competition, make and fly kites or enjoy a bonfire to the accompaniment of local cuisine at the beach.

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