Alibaug

Alibaug

Things to do - general

 

Experience the joy of sun-kissed beaches in Maharashtra

Seek solace in the melody of pristine waves, and relive your childhood while collecting conches and shells. You have a convenient getaway for your mini-vacation. Nestled on the western coast of Maharashtra, is the town of Alibaug, a popular getaway destination for urbanites living in the nearby metropolis.  Picturesque beaches, coconut groves, mango orchards, and ancient breath taking fortress that are relics of the great Maratha past. Every sea-lovers paradise, it is an ideal place for a short and laze beach vacation. Other than beaches, it offers you beautiful temples, scrumptious sea food meal and bustling weekend bazaars. It is town blessed with nature’s bounty. Located only 120kms away from Mumbai, Alibaug is a headquarter of Raigarh district.

Country India
Languages spokenMarathi, Hindi, English
Currency usedRupees

Sports & nature

In Alibaug, every beach has a novel view and an experience to offer. Nagaon beach is black rocky beach and has beautiful, well-furnished home stays, hotels, and resorts to stay enjoy the sea view. Akshi Beach is covered with suru groves, and has a scenic view ideal for photo shoots. Khim Beach has attracted visitors, because of its pristine waters and tranquil surrounding.  After becoming a popular and convenient holiday spot, these beaches also offer you amazing sea sports like parasailing, Jet Ski, and surfing that will allow you to play with the waves.

Forts are an important part of Alibaug tour. You can’t afford to the miss the magic of these ancient relics, whose strength has stood the atrocities of times. The Kolaba fort in Alibaug is worth seeing, built in the times of Maratha, this fortress exemplifies the Maratha architecture that resonates in the Medieval Indian History. Another magnificent and overwhelming fort is Murud Janjira. It is believed that this was the only fort which was not conquered by Shivaji, because of its perilous location. This fort is located amidst the colossal Arabian Sea in Murud. The visitors have to take a boat ride to reach this fort. This fort will leave you to spell bound, with the amazing scenic view that it offers the tourists. Being embraced by sea, this fort astonishes visitors with the reservoirs of fresh water that manage to remain clean within this fort. These forts are every trekker's delight, because it offers the similar thrill of rock climbing.