OurDahanu
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Guides
Dahanu, explained by people who live here
Getting here from Mumbai, when the chikoo is best, which beach to pick, and what a weekend really costs — written locally and kept honest about what we don't know.
Beaches
Bordi or Dahanu Beach? An Honest Comparison
Which Dahanu beach to choose — Bordi is quieter and cleaner, Dahanu is easier to reach. Swimming safety, best times, parking, and what's actually available.
3 min read
Food & Farming
Chikoo Season in Dahanu: When to Come, Where to Buy, What to Look For
Dahanu and Gholvad grow India's most famous chikoo — a GI-tagged fruit. When it's best, how to buy direct from the orchards, how to pick a good one, and when the Chikoo Festival happens.
4 min read
Culture
Dahanu's Festival Calendar: What Happens When
When Dahanu's festivals happen — the Mahalaxmi yatra, the Bordi Chikoo Festival, Dahanu Festival, Navratri and the village jatras — and which ones visitors can attend.
3 min read
Travel
A Weekend in Dahanu: Where to Stay, What to Eat, What It Actually Costs
Honest costs for a weekend in Dahanu — beach resorts vs homestays vs farm stays, where to eat seafood, and a realistic budget for a couple or a family of four.
3 min read
Travel
Getting to Dahanu from Mumbai: Trains, Roads and What to Expect
A practical guide to reaching Dahanu from Mumbai — which trains to take, what autos actually cost when you arrive, the road route via Charoti, and when not to travel.
6 min read
Heritage
Mahalaxmi, Udvada and Bahrot Caves: Dahanu's Heritage Sites
Visiting Mahalaxmi Temple, the Parsi town of Udvada, and the Bahrot Caves trek — how to get to each, what you can and can't enter, and what to expect.
4 min read
Culture
Warli Art in Dahanu: Where to See It and How to Buy Real Pieces
Dahanu is core Warli country. Where to see Warli painting, how to buy direct from artists, what the symbols mean, and how to tell a hand-painted piece from a print.
5 min read
