Famed for its fresh air, clean water and sands, Alibaug is a coastal town in Maharashtra. Situated at the South of Mumbai this town is the headquarters of Raigad district. The captivating mix of tranquil, sleepy fishing villages and various beaches that it provides makes it a popular weekend getaway for Mumbai reveleRs.The place boasts of being a well-liked center for business conferences during weekdays.
Places to Visit :
Alibaug beach:
It is the main beach of the town. One can see the Kolaba fort from here (not to be confused with Colaba of Mumbai).
Varsoli Beach:
It is another beach about a mile from the main beach, home to a very large naval base.
Akshi Beach:
It is situated 5 kms away from Alibaug.
Nagaon beach:
It is situated about 7 kms away from Alibaug and is famous for coconuts and betel nuts.
Kihim Beach:
Kihim is a secluded place at a distance of 12 kms from Alibaug. The Kihim beach is famous for dense cover of Coconut trees. It is also famous for woods which are home to rare butterflies, birds and floweRs.
Mandawa:
It is situated about 20 kms North of Alibaug. The catamaran / ferry services are available from Mumbai to the Mandawa Jetty. Many Bollywood celebrities own bungalows here.
Kashid Beach:
It is situated about 30 kms away from Alibaug on the Alibaug-Murud highway, also this beach is possibly one of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in the region with almost 'white' sand.
Other Attractions:
Kolaba fort:
A prime location, this fort is situated in the sea at a distance of 1-2 km from the Alibaug shores. One can walk to the fort in waist-deep water at the time of fall. However, during the tide, boats need to be used.
Kanakeshwar temple:
This religious place on the way to Mandawa is on a hill near Mapgaon village, about 12 kms from Alibaug.
Chaul:
This historic town 15 kms from Alibaug is famous for its Portuguese ruins, an old church, a synagogue, Buddhist caves, the Hamam Khana and a temple.
Vikram Vinayak Temple or Birla Temple, Salav:
The temple is on the way to Janjira, 20 kms from Alibaug.
Murud-Janjira:
Janjira is a celebrated fort situated not very far from Alibaug.
How to reach there
The nearest Airport (Domestic / International) is 130 kms away from Mumbai. Alibaug is easy to reach in about an hour by the combination of a catamaran / ferry from Gateway of India in South Mumbai (three hours) and then by bus from Mandwa Jetty across the bay. It is also accessible by road via Panvel in about three hours (124 kms). |
