Dahanu

Dahanu is a coastal town in the Palghar district of Maharastra. Located at a distance of 383 kilometres from central Maharastra, it is situated along the coast of Arabian Sea. The name of the city was obtained from Dahanu Gram which means village of cows. This emerged because, back in time, most people in the town used to cattle cows. At an elevation of 9.88 metres, the city has several beautiful mountains. Also, it is famous for the power plants that are set up within the town. The place is an engaging mixture of fun, nature, religion and industrialism. There are a few famed beaches around the city which are commonly visited by the locals and tourists. There are also some dams, which are a nice spot for sightseeing. The town is quite famous for the number of industries and a few balloon factories that are set up. Adding to it are the notable religious places. The architecture of these temples are elegant and attractive with each of them having their significance in mythology. Also, the vegetation in the city is extraordinary. With a variety of plant life, ranging from tadee, coconuts, chickoo and palm, the town offers an excellent look of greenery.