Standard AC Room
- Double bed, AC and ceiling fan
- Private bathroom
- Verandah onto the palm garden
₹3,000 / room / night
Book AC room
Kalpawruksha Homestay · Palande Beach, Dapoli
Your Home on the Beach
A beachside homestay by Travel Moody, among coconut palms on Palande beach.
See roomsOn the beachSeconds to the sand
7 rooms5 AC · 2 non-AC
BreakfastIncluded
Konkani foodSeafood specials
Groups welcomeOffice picnics
Our Rooms
Simple, clean, a few steps from the sea
Kalpawruksha has 5 air-conditioned rooms and 2 non-AC rooms in cottages around a palm garden. Book one room for two, or the whole homestay for your family or office group.
Standard Non-AC Room
- Double bed and ceiling fan
- Private bathroom
- Best value for budget trips
₹2,000 / room / night
Book non-AC roomBreakfast the next morning is included. Lunch and dinner are cooked on request at extra cost. Full payment in advance confirms your room. Group discounts available when you book several rooms or the whole homestay.
Konkani Home Food
Cooked in our kitchen, served by the sea
Our meals are authentic Konkani food. Seafood and ukdiche modak are our specialities. Tell us what you'd like when you book and we'll have it ready when you get back from the beach.
Fresh from Harnai Bandar
The day's catch, 10 minutes away
Harnai Bandar is one of the busiest fishing harbours on the Konkan coast, about 10 minutes' drive from Kalpawruksha. Boats bring in pomfret, mackerel, prawns and more, and the catch is auctioned on the shore. The fish on your plate comes fresh from here.
Want to see it yourself? Ask us and we'll take you to the evening fish auction.
Things to Do
Around Palande and Harnai
Spend the day on the beach, or explore the forts, temples and fishing harbours of the Dapoli coast. We can arrange transport for any of these, at extra cost.
At the homestay
Palande Beach
Cricket, volleyball and frisbee on the sand, beach walks, and a bonfire in the evening.
~10 min drive
Harnai Bandar
Watch the evening fish auction at one of Konkan's busiest fishing harbours.
Boat from Harnai
Suvarnadurg Fort
A sea fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, reached by boat.
Short trek
Keshavraj Temple
A walk through palm groves to the old temple of Lord Vishnu.
~30 min drive
Kadyavarcha Ganpati
The well-known Ganpati temple near Anjarle, set on a hill.
Sunset
Turtle Tekdi & beaches
The best sunset point near Harnai, plus Ladghar's red sand and Karde beach.
| Activity | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Dolphin safari | ₹450 |
| Banana ride | ₹450 |
| Sofa ride | ₹450 |
| Jet ski | ₹450 |
| Double jet ski | ₹600 |
Groups & Office Picnics
Book the whole homestay
All 7 rooms, meals and a beach bonfire for your office team, college friends or family get-together. Group discounts available, so ask us for a quote.
Office picnics
Stay, Konkani meals, beach games and a bonfire night, with transport arranged on request.
Family get-togethers
Birthdays, anniversaries and long weekends, with the whole place to yourselves.
Friends & riders
Weekend rides down the Konkan coast, with a beach stay at the end of the day.
Sightseeing add-ons
Suvarnadurg by boat, a dolphin safari, and the Harnai fish auction.
Moments at Kalpawruksha
Short clips from our garden and beach
Gallery
Life at Kalpawruksha
From Travellers. For Travellers!
What guests mention most
Location
Right on Palande beach
Food
Home-cooked Konkani seafood
Hosts
Friendly and helpful, Nikhil and Omkar
Value
Good value for money
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Your Hosts
Work. Eat. Travel. Repeat.
Nikhil and Omkar started Travel Moody to share the Konkan coast with other travellers. Kalpawruksha is our home on Palande beach, where we host guests and cook the food we grew up eating.
We are usually on site on weekends. Ask us for the best sunset spot, the freshest catch at Harnai, or the right time to see dolphins.
NikhilHost
OmkarHostHow to reach
- By road: about 224 km from Mumbai, with direct roads from Pune and Goa
- By train: Khed station on the Konkan Railway, about 28 km away
- By air: Mumbai airport, then by road
- Best time: October to March
Booking & payment
- Rooms are confirmed after full payment, first come first served
- Carry a government ID for every guest (compulsory)
- Water sports and sightseeing transport are paid separately
Cancellation
- 10 or more days before check-in: 50% refund
- 6 days or less: no refund, but 50% credit for a future stay
- No-show: no refund
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms, food, location and booking
Where is Kalpawruksha Homestay?
Kalpawruksha Homestay is on Palande beach near Harnai in Dapoli, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is about 224 km from Mumbai by road, and the nearest railway station is Khed on the Konkan Railway, about 28 km away.
What are the room rates?
Standard AC rooms cost ₹3,000 per room per night and standard non-AC rooms cost ₹2,000 per room per night. Breakfast is included, and group discounts are available.
How many rooms does the homestay have?
There are 7 rooms: 5 air-conditioned rooms and 2 non-AC rooms, in cottages around a palm garden. Groups can book the whole homestay.
How far is the beach?
Palande beach is a few seconds' walk away. Our garden gate opens straight onto the beach.
What food do you serve?
We serve home-cooked Konkani food: fresh seafood from Harnai Bandar, fish curry, fried pomfret, prawns, veg thali and ukdiche modak. Breakfast is included; lunch and dinner are cooked on request at extra cost.
What can I do near the homestay?
Watch the evening fish auction at Harnai Bandar (about 10 minutes away), take a boat to Suvarnadurg fort, go on a dolphin safari, or try water sports on Palande beach from ₹450 per person. Keshavraj temple and Kadyavarcha Ganpati are also close by.
When is the best time to visit?
October to March is the best time to visit Palande beach and Dapoli, when the sea is calm and the weather is pleasant.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or call +91 81081 31860. Full payment in advance confirms your room, and every guest needs a government ID.