Ladghar Beach
लाडघर समुद्रकिनारा
A bay beach south-west of Dapoli, where the sea turns red at sunset, known locally as “Tamastirtha” (the red beach).
Ladghar Beach lies about 9 km south-west of Dapoli. The bay is curved, with steep banks and coconut palms along the shore. The water often takes on a coppery red colour from the red soil and the reflected sunset, which the locals call “Tamastirtha” (Tamastirtha, the red water). The beach is clean and quiet, and the nearby Datta Temple makes it a good place for an evening walk to watch the sunset. There are some resorts along the coast. At low tide you can explore the tidal rock pools, but take care with the waves when swimming, and the sea is off-limits during the monsoon season.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Keshavraj Temple, Asud
- Murud Beach (Dapoli)
- Karde Beach
- Harnai Port
- Suvarnadurg Fort
- Anjarle Beach & Kadyavarcha Ganpati
- Panhalekaji Caves
- Chandika Devi Temple, Dabhol