Explore Alibag

This port is 19 kms from Alibag on Alibag – Rewas road. You turn left at Mandwa Bus stop to reach the port, 3 kms away. This 3km road winds through small woody hillock on the left side, and sea beach and beautiful farm houses, resorts on the right side. The road leads you to the jetty in front and beautiful curving beach on both sides. This boarding and terminal port for catamaran and launch services, is a favourite picnic spot for tourists.

Along the same Alibag – Rewas road, 14 kms off Alibag, you turn left at Awas to reach Sasawane, which is 6 km from the main road. The unique feature is that the Mumbai shore is just opposite! At night the illuminated Mumbai shoreline is a thing to watch! Just like Kihim, private lodging and boarding facility is easily available. Another attraction is the bungalow of famous sculptor Late Mr. Karmarkar, where his exquisite originals are on display.

It is situated 12 km off Alibag to the north. Along Alibag – Rewas Road, you turn left at Chondhi to reach Kihim, a favourite tourist destination. A long stretch of white sand dotted by beautiful farmhouses, clean sea water, and thick vegetation all along the shore make it a loved retreat. In the laid-back, quiet village.

Situated amidst the Sea and surrounded by Arabian Sea, Kulaba Fort is one of the most top tourist attractions in Alibag. It is a 300- year old fort which was a naval station during the regime of Shivaji Maharaj. One can reach here just by just 10 min walk during the low tide, but during high tide boat must be hired!

The Alibag beach is just one kilometer away from state transport bus station and PNP, Ajanta ferry service offices. It is spread over 3 to 4 km to the west. From the state transport bus – station, the road winds towards the beach through important landmarks like the market, Civil Hospital, Zilla Parishad Building, The moment you reach the beach, you have the sight of the famous Kulaba Fort. The beach is reasonably clean, free from noise and air pollution, which make it a favourite tourist site.

It is situated just on the outskirts of Alibag. It is relatively less visited site and as a result is a quiet beach with sparkling white sand and cleaner seawater. Varsoli is a small satellite village across Alibag, complete with thick vegetation of coconut and Casuarina.

Almost identically located is an adjacent beach at Nagaon, 7 kms from Alibag on the same road. You turn right from the Shivaji statue and reach the Saatad beach, just 2 kms away. Here also, you find neatly planted stretch of casuarina trees. The shadow – light play in the cool shade of the plantation is a special experience. This beach has a distinction of straight and broadest clean beach in the whole Taluka of Alibag. You can get good options for lodging, food etc. provided by locals.

The famous Kashid beach is located 18 km from Murud. The specialty of this beach is the beautiful silvery white sand. literally dazzling silvery on this clean beach. It’s a favorite spot for advertising, TV serial and film shoots. The beach is complete with small-food stalls. If you are traveling from Alibag to Murud, the last U-turn in the Ghat section of the road that descends on the Kashid beach is simply mesmerizing’!

Before Nandgaon, on way to Murud comes Borli village, 7kms to the left is this ‘Game’ reserved forest for the erstwhile Nawab of Murud. Today, this is a Government Sanctuary for rabbits, wolves, tigers etc. There is an information center, an exhibition, trekking facilities are made available by the government near Supegaon. These facilities are approachable on Murud-Roha road via. Supegaon at Usroli, 7 kms from Murud.

The trip to Alibaug is incomplete without a visit to Murud Janjira, Situated at a distance of 55 kms. From Resort. The Murud beach is very clean, cool and safe. The Janjira fort is also a must see destination in Murud. The fort is inside the sea and you have to reach there by boat.