Dapoli in Konkan is a perfect getaway from Mumbai for a quiet beach holiday. It has a longest stretch of beach in whole of Konkan and is known for its non-commercial vibe and some ancient temples.

Some more photographs and impressions of favourite Indian beaches from readers. You could share yours too! IMAGE: Murud (Dapoli) beach. Photograph: Yogesh Rishipathak Yogesh Rishipathak has visited ...

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 ...