Introduction:- Alibag, also known as Alibaug, is a coastal town, just south of Mumbai, in western India. It’s known for its beaches like Alibag Beach and Varsoli Beach. Just offshore, 17th-century Kolaba Fort has carvings of tigers and elephants, and temples dedicated to Hindu gods, famous for its mouth watering Konkani delicacies.
Info:- Country-India
State-Maharashtra
District-Raigad
Elevation-0 m (0 ft)
Population (2011)-Total-20,743
Languages• Official Marathi
History:- Alibag and its surrounding villages are the historic hinterlands of Bene Israeli Jews. There is a synagogue in the “Israel Ali” (Marathi इस्राएल आळी meaning Israel lane) area of the town. A Bene Israelite named Ali used to live there at that time. He was a rich man and owned many plantations of mangoes and coconuts in his gardens. Hence the locals used to call the place “Alichi Bagh”(Marathi for “Ali’s Garden”), or simply “Alibag”.
Transport:- You can travel through 3 ways which are given below.
1. Road way:- This is the way to people who loves Road trip as it is long way from Mumbai, almost 100km via NH 66 3 hrs depending on your Vehicle speed and how many halt you take, most difficult way as compare to other way because the road goes through dense forest, big hilly mountain, Trible places and complete darkness you need an experienced driver or rider, the best time to travel is to leave at morning 5@m with fresh mood, morning light and less traffic.
2. Train:- Visited only once by train with good experience in less than 3 hrs, Alibaug don’t have any dedicated Railway station, nearest Railway station is Panvel 36km from Alibaug and Pen 28Km you can decide where you have to halt for further journey, after departing from train you will get Bus till Alibaug.
3. By Boat:- One of the easiest way to travel with, required to change boat at Mandwa in 30 min from Churchgate and after that 45 min of travel from Mandwa to Alibaug, also enjoying ocean views and boat experience, daily service offering for Alibaug.
Cuisines (Food):- You will enjoy Variety of cuisines like Konkani, Indo chinese etc. Tourist visit this place especially for Fish foods like fish fry, fish curry.
No need to search for place to eat, each corner of streets is full of restaurant.
Full meal platter will cost you around INR350 To INR500 depending restaurant to restaurant. Many good stalls are also run by local people near the beaches which are more attractive by looking at their dishes and cost as well.
Tourism:- Alibaug is specially known for its Tourism like beaches, Water rides, Jetskies, water Paragliding, Scuba diving, beach horse riding, Forts etc.
Below are few pictures of Alibaug tourism
If you are planning to travel here specially for Tourism and enjoying each and every ride you will need lumpsump Amt of money depending on with how many people do you travel and which Hotel you stay, no need to worry for booking hotels by call now a days many Apps are designed for easy booking in affordable price.
List of beach in Alibaug
- Alibaug beach
- Nagaon beach
- Kashid beach
- Murud beach
- Rewas beach
- Kasim beach
- Varsoli beach
- Korlai beach
- Mandwa beach
- Akshi beach
Below are Top 5 beaches ( Information and pics)
Alibaug beach:- The Beach on the name of Alibaug coast, this beach is one of the most popular beaches with the sight of Coloba fort providing the perfect view the bastion was also the sight of the Headquarters of The Maratha Army, while here you can visit the Ganpati temple, which is almost 400 years old.
Kashid beach:- A beach town located along the stores of the Arebian sea, it is located in the Northern Konkan region of Maharashtra, 30km long from Alibaug beautiful symphony of colours, the blue waters the lush green fields, white sands and merry silver rivulets are all the blessings you can enjoy when you visit the beach.
Nagaon beach:- One of the best beach which I like the most with my personal experience because this beach is the cleanest beach ever I saw and uncluttered sands and surf’s, this beach is also famous for various water sports a walk through the coconut and betel nut plantations will surely refresh you to no end and provide that perfect respite from hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Mandwa beach:- This beach is famous for its weekends gateway destinations around Mumbai due to its ferry service between Gateway of India and Mandwa, There are also many various tiny farms and sprawling plantations of Banana, Mangoes and Coconut. It is also got more popularity when the place has been mentioned in Bollywood film Agnipath.
Murud beach:- A beautiful vantage point to the unconquered fort to Murud-Zanjira, the beach is a serene and peaceful retreat located along the coast of Rajapuri, A number of hotels, resorts and homestay dot the area around Murud that is peaceful to the extent of seeming unpopulated.
Below are the epic pics of Alibaug
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