Beach In India Alibag,maharashtra.
The area is particularly beautiful during the monsoons
, with rain washed trees and the goodly smell of wet earth making you wish you could stay here forever.Historically Speaking
Alibag was developed in the 17th century by Chhatrapati Shivaji''s naval chief Kanhoji Angre.
Night Out
Alibag is famous for its varieties in sea food - pomfret, prawns, crabs, lobsters and Bombay duck "" you can be sure the catch is fresh and melt in your mouth delicious!
Activities
Relax and sunbathe on the beach "" build some sandcastles if you wish. Swim only if you are very proficient "" there is a strong undercurrent here. Though Alibag is great for sun-bathing and the beach, the waters are not very safe for anything more than paddling. There is a strong undercurrent
and it is best not to swim out to sea unless you are a proficient swimmer. Hopefully, the Alibag magic and will make you want to spend your time lazing on the beach and not doing much else.
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Sights
Like other beaches on the Konkan coast, Alibag too has a historic fort, the Kulaba Fort, just off the main seashore. Make sure you go there and come back during the low tide when the waters have receded. If you do get marooned, there is a small village within the fort where you can potter
around. Built in 1680 by Shivaji, the fort is now crumbling - all that remains are the ramparts and a moss-encrusted step well. But it''s still a great place to clamber around, look out at the sea and take pictures of the shoreline. From the main beach it will take about half an hour to walk to Kulaba fort, but a tonga can get you there quickly for Rs30-40. Looking for more to do? Visit the Magnetic Observatory and the white marbled Shri Vikram Vinayak Temple built by the Birlas. The temple located across the Revdanda Bridge and perched atop a small hillock is visible from a distance with its shining white granite dome dominating the skyline. The temple complex is made up of well manicured gardens and gurgling fountains and provides a serene atmosphere. The prayer halls are unique in the sense they are open to the skies covered by a transparent poly sheet. The arati and the puja is held everyday and can be attended at either 9.00 AM and/or 7.15 pm. General entry into the temple premises is open from 6.00 AM to 11.30 AM and 4.30 PM to 9.00 PM each day, all year through.
How to get there by Air
The closest International Airport is Mumbai. Alibag is 108 km from Mumbai by road, a journey of 3 hours via Navi Mumbai.
How to get there by Rail
Konkan Railway trains from CST Mumbai stop at Pen, 28 km from Alibag, from where you can take a bus, autorickshaw or taxi.
How to get there by Bus
Alibag is 108 km from Mumbai by road, a journey of 3 hours via Navi Mumbai. The quickest way to get there however would be to catch a ferry from Gateway Of India.
Best time to Visit
Almost any time of the year is a good time to visit if you don''t mind the hot weather in the summer months. The monsoon months should be avoided as getting around may be seriously compromised because of heavy rainfall.
Hotels in Alibagh
Alibag has a range of accommodation options, from luxury hotels to mid budget motels and economy lodges. For the upmarket traveler Alibag has the Radisson Resort & Spa. This stunning hotel features rooms and suites with Thai and Balinese influenced dcor spread across 16 flora-covered acres. Big
Splash Hotel is a popular weekend getaway. Located in heart of Alibag spread over two and half acres of landscaped gardens and located at 1 Km from the Alibag beach. Tariffs range from Rs300 to Rs2000 and above for a double room. MTDC has a resort at Kihim (12 km from Alibag) and also offers tents for the budget traveler. Tariffs range from Rs300 to Rs2000 and above for a double room. Advance bookings are recommended, especially during the holiday season.
Nearby Places
Kihim , a great beach close to Alibag is just 12 kilometres away and makes for a great day-trip. Pack a picnic and chill out on the beach. It is a great place to do some bird watching and you can even spot some rare butterflies. The coconut groves all along the beach make for a welcome respite
from the sun. Varsoli Beach is a quiet beach lying on the outskirts of Alibag - secluded and serene this beach is relatively unknown so no hordes of tourists throng it - the sands are silvery white and the shaded casurina groves make it a great picnic spot.
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