How about Konkan !!!

Hi Guys,
How about exploring a Konkan??
The Konkan is a coastal strip of Land bounded by the Sahyadri hills on the east, and Arabian Sea on the West. Every state in the konkan offers tremendous variety - History, Adventure, Wildlife and Sun- Kissed beaches. There are basically 3 main regions.

Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Raigad.
Here are some options.

Option 1 - Ganapatipule

If we are thinking of Beaches, Then we can go for Ganapatipule which is in Ratnagiri District having a 400-year old temple which houses the Swayambhu Ganapati (a naturally formed idol) and a glittering white-sand beach.
By Road: Mumbai-Ganpatipule is around 375 kms. Visit link below for details.
http://www.indiatravelogue.com/dest/maha/maha5.html
http://www.konkandarshan.com/tourist/r_be_ganpatipule.htm

Option 2 - Dapoli

Dapoli is hill station in Ratnagiri District.There are so many places around Dapoli - Beaches - temples, Caves, Forts - like... It is a small yet nice place. It is at a height of 700 to 800 feet from the sea level & is a cool & pleasant place. As it is located at a height, it is surrounded by beautiful natural surroundings. People are attracted to Dapoli village because of its natural beauty. In summer holdings & Christmas holidays, people especially from Mumbai & Pune come to spend their time.

Link for a Konkan Darshan site.
http://www.konkandarshan.com/tourist/index.htm

I am still searching for some good places, You guys let me know if you have any idea.

- Sam

Note: Do not expect luxorious resorts and exotic seaside getaways. There are quite a few motels and lodges and occassionaly a few good (but not so great resorts) dotting the region. Most motels are situated along the busy Mumbai-Goa national highway. These usually cater to the local tourists and trade travellers. The state-run MTDC - Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation runs a few (so-called) resorts at Malvan, Ratnagir, Ganpatipule and Kihim. These however are badly managed and in most cases poorly equipped.

However, if you can take care of yourself and manage to spend a few nights without much comfort and luxory, then you are in for a wonderful experience. A journey to this region with a wealth of natural resources is well worth compromising on comfort for a few days. Malwani food is fast becoming famous across the country. If fish is your favourite, start packing your bags. Go, indulge into one of the most unique travelling experiences in India!