I VISITED HERE 3/4 TIMES , EASY GETAWAY FROM MUMBAI , AND BEST FOR ONE DAY TRIP. BEST TO EAT IS CRAB OVER HERE, YOU CAN FIND HOME STAY WITH COOK FOR OVERNIGHT STAY AT AFFORDABLE PRICES.
Alibag is a coastal town and a municipal council in Raigad District of Maharashtra. It is the headquarters of the Raigad district and is south of the city of Mumbai.
ALIBAUG FORT
ALIBAUG / Kolaba Fort is an old military fortification in India. It is situated in the sea at a distance of 1–2 km from the shores of Alibag, 35 km south of Mumbai, in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India.
situated near the shore of alibaug beach. the fort can be visited by foot during the low tides. the fun fact about the fort is that it gets submerged during high tides, so a partial fort is visible. it also has Ganesha and hanuman temple. it showcases some really good views at dawn and sunset
MURUD JANJIRA
Murud-Janjira is the local name for a fort situated on an island just off the coastal village of Murud, in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India
Its a historic fort.
1). Tickets for ferry is available at a the jetty it's between 22 rupees to 50 rupees per person ( depending on the number of people the rates will decrease)
2). There are no toilets near the jetty or in the fort. So Ladies please take a note of it.
3). It takes 15 mins to reach the fort.
4). You have to change the boat in the water ( yes you have to jump from one boat to another while in WATER). 100% safe. Maybe:)
5). Getting in the fort is a great experience just listen to the Boat instructor
6). It takes 45 Mins for the tour and the guide takes 1500 bucks for a group so each member has to contribute 50 bucks each.
7).the fort is closed between 12.00 to 2.00 for Namaz. All of boat owners are local Muslims.
KORLAI FORT
Korlai Fort is a Portuguese fortification in the town of Korlai, Maharashtra, India. It was built on an island which guards the way to the Revdanda Creek. It was meant as a companion to the fort at Chaul. Great fort with a rich history.
Well connected from Revdanda town and Kashid. Though the road leading from the base to the entrance / security compound is risky to drive on.
Winters are the best time to visit. Also, the fort is huge and you'd require at least half a day to check out the place entirely.
Great sea views and points from where you can view the korlai town at the base. Ideal to get a packed meal along to spend a wintry afternoon - evening.
Parking is available for cars inside the security compound and for bikes outside the gate. Only trouble being washroom facility is not available. If you have extra time, the korlai beach at the base is quite clean and ideal for an evening
A good place actually....for some art seekers.....this was a great sculptor, has worked throughout his life for his passion n art.....this is really a great treat.....go for it... :)
KANKESHWAR MANDIR
Akshi Beach:
Nagaon Beach:
Kihim-Navgaon Beach:
Awas:
Rewas:
Chaul Revdanda:
Mandawa:
Kashid Beach:
Korlai Beach:
Alibag is a coastal town and a municipal council in Raigad District of Maharashtra. It is the headquarters of the Raigad district and is south of the city of Mumbai.
POINTS OF INTERESTS
ALIBAUG / Kolaba Fort is an old military fortification in India. It is situated in the sea at a distance of 1–2 km from the shores of Alibag, 35 km south of Mumbai, in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India.
situated near the shore of alibaug beach. the fort can be visited by foot during the low tides. the fun fact about the fort is that it gets submerged during high tides, so a partial fort is visible. it also has Ganesha and hanuman temple. it showcases some really good views at dawn and sunset
MURUD JANJIRA
Murud-Janjira is the local name for a fort situated on an island just off the coastal village of Murud, in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India
Its a historic fort.
1). Tickets for ferry is available at a the jetty it's between 22 rupees to 50 rupees per person ( depending on the number of people the rates will decrease)
2). There are no toilets near the jetty or in the fort. So Ladies please take a note of it.
3). It takes 15 mins to reach the fort.
4). You have to change the boat in the water ( yes you have to jump from one boat to another while in WATER). 100% safe. Maybe:)
5). Getting in the fort is a great experience just listen to the Boat instructor
6). It takes 45 Mins for the tour and the guide takes 1500 bucks for a group so each member has to contribute 50 bucks each.
7).the fort is closed between 12.00 to 2.00 for Namaz. All of boat owners are local Muslims.
KORLAI FORT
Korlai Fort is a Portuguese fortification in the town of Korlai, Maharashtra, India. It was built on an island which guards the way to the Revdanda Creek. It was meant as a companion to the fort at Chaul. Great fort with a rich history.
Well connected from Revdanda town and Kashid. Though the road leading from the base to the entrance / security compound is risky to drive on.
Winters are the best time to visit. Also, the fort is huge and you'd require at least half a day to check out the place entirely.
Great sea views and points from where you can view the korlai town at the base. Ideal to get a packed meal along to spend a wintry afternoon - evening.
Parking is available for cars inside the security compound and for bikes outside the gate. Only trouble being washroom facility is not available. If you have extra time, the korlai beach at the base is quite clean and ideal for an evening
KARMARKAR MUSEUM
A good place actually....for some art seekers.....this was a great sculptor, has worked throughout his life for his passion n art.....this is really a great treat.....go for it... :)
KANKESHWAR MANDIR
It is about 17 km from Alibag to Karlekhind – Chondi road, 13 km from Alibag to the northeast. This very famous Shiv temple on a 900 ft. high hill. It is a 5000-foot climb on well-paved stairs, which takes around one hour. Landmarks along the route are tombs of MohanGiri and Balgiri, Nagoba Rest, Jambhali Plateau, God's stair, Gaymandi etc. The scenic temple premises comprises small temples of Sri Paleshwar, Sri Hanuman, Sri Balram Krishna and Lord Shiv.
The special attraction is an ancient sweet water tank enclosed in traditional structure of black stone. The ancient temple was built by Raja Ramdeorai yadav. The height of the Shiv temple is 54 ft. The front gate has lion sculpture on both sides with traditional lamp-pillar (deepmaal) in front. The 4-foot 'pindi' of Lord Shiv is silver-plated. The premises also include Nagaar-khana, Bheem Kunda, a garden for flowers to be offered to the Lord, Sri Ram Ganesh temple and Gomukha. Every year, there is a fair on Kartik Poornima in Hindu calendar. On this hill, a variety of herbs are found.
BEACHES
Varsoli Beach:
BEACHES
Varsoli Beach:
About a mile from the main beach, it is home to a very large naval base. It is on the outskirts of Alibag. It is relatively less-visited site. It 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.
Akshi Beach:
It is 6 km from Alibag. It is a favourite spot for advertising, TV serial and film shoots. This beach is well-suited for children and waders as the sea is flat for a long distance. One can walk through to a considerable distance toward the sea.
Nagaon Beach:
It is about 10 km from Alibag and is famous for coconuts and betel nuts. One can walk on the beach from Nagaon beach to Akshi beach in ten minutes. It is more popular for its water sports and most of the tourists coming to Alibag stay near Nagaon beach. It the cleanest beach among Varsoli beach and Kashid beach too. Still the sand is black. Below is the image of the Nagaon beach.
Kihim-Navgaon Beach:
Kihim is a secluded place at a distance of 12 km from Alibag. The Kihim beach is famous for dense cover of coconut trees. It is also famous for woods that are home to rare butterflies, birds and flowers.
Awas:
It is situated about 16 km from Alibag.
Saswane:
It is about 18 km from Alibag.
Rewas:
It is about 24 km from Alibag. From Rewas, there is a ferry boat service to Mumbai (bhaucha Dhakka) and to Uran (Karanja).
Chaul Revdanda:
It is situated about 17 km from Alibag.
Mandawa:
It is situated about 20 km north of Alibag. The Catamaran/ferry services are available from Mumbai to the Mandawa jetty. Many Bollywood celebrities own bungalows here.
Kashid Beach:
It is 36 km from Alibag, on the Alibag-Murud highway, also this beach is possibly one of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in the region with almost 'white' sand. There are many cottages and resorts available ranging from around INR 1500 to INR 20,000. Prakruti resort is the luxury and the costliest of all. This village does not have any wine shops. One has to go around 6 km towards Murud to buy alcohol. Kashid is the perfect place to relax for urban people. One can find water sports facility and number of small shops for snacks. There is a danger board warning people of dangerous tides.
Korlai Beach:
A quiet serene beach with alternate white and black sands, along a serene stretch of the Arabian coastline, adjacent to a village of Korlai Creole Portuguese-speaking Indians. Just across the bridge, to the right there is Korlai fort within the sea and attached to the mainland by a narrow land strip through the Korlai fort through the Korlai Village. It is supposed to have been built by the Portuguese in 1521. The main gate has an inscription which means 'no entry without a fight'. The fort has seven gates, a sweet water well, a church in disuse, a Hindu temple and a lighthouse which is still used for navigation.
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