Dahanu Festival is a vibrant celebration of the culture, heritage, food, and natural beauty of Dahanu, a charming coastal town near Mumbai known for its famous Chikoo (Sapodilla) orchards. The festival brings together local artisans, food, music, shopping, and adventure, creating a lively platform that showcases the spirit of the region.
Rooted in tradition and community, the festival aims to support local talent and promote Dahanu’s rich cultural legacy, offering visitors an authentic experience of coastal life, tribal culture, and Konkan flavors.
Join us and experience the true spirit of Dahanu.
The erstwhile ancient town ‘Dhenu Gram’ which meant ‘The Village of Cows’, is now called Dahanu.
It is a coastal town and a municipal council in the Palghar District of Maharashtra in Konkan Division. It is a major commercial and Industrial town in Palghar district, famous for its Chickoo production.
Dahanu alone produces 35% of Maharashtra’s Chickoo Production. Dahanu boasts of a power plant that supplies electricity to Mumbai among other products like coconuts, roses and palm products.
Though well connected with all the modern facilities and technologies, Dahanu also lends a very capable hand in nurturing some tribal cultures and arts.
Dahanu being a coastal town so near to Mumbai, it has not been explored so much. There is no shortage of beautiful beaches to visit; Parnaka Beaches, Agar Beach, Chikhale Beach are just to name a few.
The cool, calm and peaceful climate calls for a sustainable tourism in the amidst of green acres, beautiful water fronts and rich and lively heritage of the city, and this attract tourists from adjoining places of Mumbai and Gujarat on weekends.
Not only blessed with beaches and plantations, Dahanu is also studded with temples, caves and dams, which just add up to the natural beauty of the place. They are recommended spots on your next visit.
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About 110 kms from Mumbai, Dahanu is located 65 km north of Virar on the Western Railway line of Mumbai Suburban Railway.
By Railways: Most common and effective way to get here is by local train or express shuttle, which halt at Dahanu station, from the station it 8-10 minutes to Dahanu Beach.
By Road: By road, it takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes and the distance is 142 kms. Though Railways is a good option to reach Dahanu, roads will give you the exceptional scenery of farms and fields throughout your journey.
Choose your mode, to be here.
Seaview Park, Dahanu Beach,
Dahanu-Agar Road, Dahanu
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