Alibaug Reviews
Alibaug Reviews
Alibaug Reviews
Guide includes:About destination | Top things to do | Best accommodations | Travelling tips | Best time to visit
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About Alibaug
Alibaug, a small town in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, is known for its beautiful beaches
and scenic locations. It's one of the most popular weekend getaways for Mumbaikars.
History of Alibaug
Alibaugs history dates back to the 17th century. The town was founded by Sarkhal Kanhojio
Aangre, the naval chief during King Shivaji's regime. Alibaug has been witness to numerous
historical events.
Things to do in Alibaug
A beach destination with loads of sea, sun and sand, Alibaug is a great place for travellers
looking for peace and tranquility. Dotted with forts, churches, temples, there many things to do
in Alibaug. For travellers looking to indulge in water sports, Nagaon Beach is a great bet where
you can go on a banana boat ride, jet ski, and enjoy parasailing at reasonable prices. People
interested in going on a fort exploration trail, must-visits include Kolaba, Khanderi and Janjira.
There are a number of local tour guides who can be hired for local sightseeing tours. However,
make sure to bargain and get the best price.
For diving enthusiasts, Alibaug is just the place. A number of stretches on the beach are
recommended. Head towards Kihim, Varsoli, Akshi, Nagaon, Kashid and Murud for an
exhilarating diving experience. Beaches like Aksi and Nagaon are good places for families as
they are flat, have less depth and have vast expanses of sand, which is ideal for activities on
the beach and to build sand castles. However, expect a lot of crowd in weekends. Travellers are
suggested to carry sunscreen, flip flops, sunglasses and a frisbee.
Beaches like Murud, Kashid and Kihim are picturesque and less crowded. Since Alibaug is a
popular getaway, expect a lot of tourists on weekends. Also, travellers are recommended to
drive down to Alibaug in their own car as local transport is expensive.
Food & Shopping in Alibaug
Since Alibaug is located in the Konkan region, you cant afford to miss Konkani cuisine, which
comprises curries made of local fishes such as pomfret, rawas and surmai flavoured with
coconut. Bakri roti and kokam sherbet are popular too. Alcohol is available across the city,
however, its better to carry your own as many shops Alibaug only sell beer. Shopping options
are limited to local produce like Konkani masalas, kokam and honey.
Travelling to Alibaug
The best time to visit Alibaug is during winter, between November and February. If you are in
Mumbai, the fastest way to travel is by ferry from the Gateway of India, which operates from
morning till evening. At nominal charges, travellers can reach Mandwa jetty in 45-60 minutes.
From there, Alibaug is 20-25 minutes by bus or auto. Do remember that this service is closed
during monsoon, between July and September.
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Travellers can also reach Alibaug by road. Start early and follow the MumbaiGoa highway.
Alibaug is close to 65 km from Panvel. Grab some hot vada pav at Shri Datta Snacks at Panvel
near the intersection and later make a quick stop over at Roti Shoti and Chai Nashta near
Karnal Bird Sanctuary for some good and inexpensive tea and breakfast.
Be careful while you drive down the road as the stretch near Pen does not have any dividers
and has heavy traffic movement throughout the day. Besides, the road condition in Pen is very
poor. After Pen, roads are comparatively better with very little traffic.
Accommodation options in Alibaug
There are plenty of hotels, resorts and homestays available in and around Alibaug. You can
choose one based on your preference and budget. Alibaug also has plenty of bungalows to
choose from.
Contributed by: Raj Kamal, HolidayIQ.com Traveller
Information
State:
Maharashtra
Famous for/as: Beach
Pincode:
402201
District:
Raigad
Language:
Hindi,Marathi
STD code:
02141
Weather:
Summer 22 To 40C, Winter 12 To 33C
Hotel Tushar located close to the hotel. Impressive hotel with good food but not delicious.
Nothing konkan or malvan about the food. Quite expensive on the pocket.
Day 2: Early morning checked out and left for Nagaon Beach. Again pretty crowded but one can
enjoy a lot. Many adventure sports activities like Parasailing, Water scooter ride, Bumper ride,
Banana ride etc. at nominal cost. Changing and bathing facilities as well as eateries available.
Average clean beach with decent atmosphere.
Lunch at Mahesh Lunch home just outside Nagaon beach recommended by localities. Small
place but over crowded due to their excellent sea food and veg thalis and being very cost
friendly. Extremely courteous staff who are always looking to serve you better with patience and
politeness fulfilling every demand. Excellent food with Surmai thali, pomfret Thalia a must try.
Not to miss this little place if one wants to enjoy authentic Konkan food.
One can also proceed for Kashid beach which is 22 kms from Nagaon and Murud Jangira forts
at 50 kms. Left for Pune on the way shopping at Konkan food bazaar for the home-made
delicacies and spices available very cheaply." - Shikha Singh, Pune, 4 weeks ago
the fort. The sweeping view of the sea from the top of the fort was simply breathtaking.
We also visited the Kasad and Murud beach. They were quaint beaches with white sand perfect
for strolling and other activities. We organized a small party by the pool for Christmas and
enjoyed ourselves. The children danced and sang and kept us entertained.
We left Alibaug on Sunday morning. It was a short trip but very memorable with the lovely views
of sea." - , , May 31, 2015
Enchanting 'ALIBAUG'
"Famed for its fresh air, clean water and sands, Alibaug is a coastal town in Maharashtra.
Situated at the south of Mumbai, this town is the headquarters of Raigad district.
The captivating mix of tranquil, sleepy fishing villages and various beaches, that it provides
makes it a popular weekend getaway for Mumbai revelers. The place boasts of being a well
liked center for business conferences during weekdays.
Weather
This place enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year due to the vast number of trees.
Monsoon is very heavy and thus, some times ferries and catamarans are not operational from
mid-June to late September. However, the downpour and greenery make Alibaug irresistible
during the monsoons.
Best Time to Visit?
Throughout the year, especially in the monsoons.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Bhajias on the Beach
Nature has a habit of tempting and tantalising you, and literally supplying wings to your
imagination, but Alibaug, where nature, religion and history share an easy camaraderie, lets you
have your head in the clouds without letting your feet stray too far from the ground. The vast
water stretches in Alibaug lure you with the promise of dreamy, somnolent afternoons,
punctuated with lazy sips of cool coconut water and bhajias on the beach, even as the temples
up in the ghats soothe all who make the effort to reach their sanctum. A promise that they never
fail to keep.
This sylvan seaside getaway has long tried to please all comers, so whatever your fancy, some
avatar of Alibaug will present itself before you. So if it's an active weekend you prefer, or a
spiritual retreat, or even a journey into Maratha history, Alibaug has it.
After all, not for nothing did Salim Ali, India's best known ornithologist, spend the better part of
his life watching birds here. And not for nothing have the modern-day maharajas of Mumbai
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Prime Attractions of AlibaugThe place which was developed in the 17th century by Shivaji's naval chief Kanhoji Angre
houses many forts, churches, synagogues and the famous Tower of St. Barbara.
Beaches Alibaug beach: This is the key beach of the town. The Kolaba fort becomes visible from here.
Akshi Beach: It is situated 5 km away from Alibaug.
Kihim Beach: Kihim is a private place at a distance of 12 km from Alibaug. The place is famous
for intense cover of Coconut trees and forests which house butterflies, birds and flowers.
Kashid Beach: It is situated on the Alibaug-Murud highway, about 30 km away from Alibaug.
Mandawa: Situated 20 km north of Alibaug, many celebrities own bungalows here. The
catamaran/ferry services are available from Mumbai to the Mandawa jetty.
Nagaon beach: Located about 7 km away from Alibaug, this place is famous for coconuts and
betel nuts.
Other Attractions Kolaba fort: Built by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1652, this fort is situated just a furlong away
from the shore. Its most spectacular feature is the freshwater well inside. The huge front
entrance arch has tigers, peacocks and elephants sculpted on it. With two gates, one at the
shore side and the other at the seaside, you can visit the fort either by walking across the
seashore or taking a buggy ride. Do keep a check on the tide, though before venturing out.A
prime location, this fort is situated in the sea at a distance of 1-2 km from the Alibaug shores.
One can walk to the fort in waist-deep water, at the time of fall. However, during the tide, boats
need to be used.
Kanakeshwar temple: This religious place is falls on the way to Mandawa, is on a hill near
Mapgaon village, about 12 km from Alibaug.
Chaul: This historic town; 15 km from Alibaug is famous for its Portuguese ruins, an old
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By Boat/Cataraman/FerryThere are three agencies that run ferry services/catamarans: PNP, AJANTA and MALDAR. The
ferry/catamaran takes you to Mandwa from Gateway by the sea route and from Mandwa, buses
of the respective agencies takes you to Alibag by road. Catamarans are small ships. The tickets
(costing 40 or 50 rupees) have to be bought beforehand and it includes the fare of the ferry
service and the bus, both combined. Suppose you catch the ferry run by AJANTA, then
remember after reaching Mandwa, you should not be in a mood to roam around because you
have to immediately catch the connecting Bus of AJANTA from Mandwa to Alibag. Or else you
will be left behind only to wait for the next bus. AJANTA and MALDARs ferry services helps to
enjoy the sea breeze while PNPs catamaran service takes you in a fully covered AC coach and
as a result you can by no way enjoy the sea. Dont forget to collect a timetable of the services of
each agency at the ticket counter at Gateway. The last catamaran that leaves Gateway is by
PNP at 8:10 PM. If you wish you can also have a view of the sea from the top of the ferry during
your travel by the sea. The guys may charge you 10 bucks extra for going to the top of the ferry.
The view of the Taj and the Gateway from the sea is awesome and dont forget to snap them,
although Photography is prohibited on the Ferry as per notice by the Navy. The skyline of
Mumbai is worth getting snapped. BUT its wise and better to ask the ferry personnel beforehand
or else you may land up surrendering your film roll etc with embarrassment. Avoid planning ur
travel during monsoons because this ferry service is stopped for three and a half months during
the monsoons. The time taken to reach Alibag from Gateway via Mandwa is around 2 hours.
The catamarans are faster than the ferry service so if you catch a catamaran you reach faster.
Small passenger service boats ply frequently between Mumbai and Mandwa or Rewas. They
are cheap but take more than 90 min
By RoadThere are a number of buses plying round the clock from Mumbai, Parel, Dadar, Boriwali and
Thane. Alibag is on the Mumbai-Goa route (not exactly - from Vadkhal - there is a diversion)
and is also accessible by Konkan Railway. Get down at Panvel and you can catch a bus.
By RailOnly two options - Get down at Panvel (65 Km) or Pen (Only Konkan Railway - Get down at
Ramawadi Station - 23 Km). You can catch a bus. I will not recommend this option.
By AirMumbai is the nearest airport. (Approx - 110 Km). Pune is another one.(140 Km). Getting off at
Pune is not a good choice. You don't get frequent buses and journey is horrible." - Tarun
Jain, Bangalore, Apr 13, 2009
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Alibag Beach
Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 1 Of 26
Ratings: 5.66/7 (41 Reviews)
"I am from delhi and i visit Alibaug beach in November with my mumbai freinds.The Alibaug
beach is about 100 km far from mumbai and this is main clean and charming beach closest to
the town.The major attractions of the beach are Fresh air, Sandy..." - Jitendra Singh, New
Delhi, 2 months ago
Kihim Beach
Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 26
Ratings: 5.03/7 (28 Reviews)
"Water was so clean at this beach. Very peacful beach and also very safe. Very long n wide
beach. Love to visit kihim beach. We had coxonut water over their. Their only one coconut
wendar found on beach side. At time of our visit.their are sime..." - Dhaval pachchigar ,
Surat, 2 months ago
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Nagaon beach
Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 26
Ratings: 5.33/7 (24 Reviews)
"This is very nice beach. A lot of fun but need to be maintained from bottles, plastic. It need
some clean areas. Else all other things like horse cart ride, Banana boats are nice and good.
Surrounding is good and fascinating. Best time to travel..." - Rajendra Gunjal, Pune, 2
months ago
Janjira Fort
Type:
Fort
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 26
Ratings: 5.24/7 (19 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To
18:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 18:00
"fort is very nice. Located inside 1 km inside sea. but management was very worst to get in and
down from the boat. services was very bad on Janjira fort. will think a olot for next time visit" Prakash thakur , Pune, 1 month ago
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Mandwa Beach
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Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 26
Ratings: 5.25/7 (6 Reviews)
"Very near form Awas just 6-8 kms where you can get a ferry to Gateway of India. These ferry
rides are available on hourly basis and are very convenient for Mumbaikars! Also has ample
parking space and food joints for chilling. Should visit in..." - Kapil , Bangalore, Nov 15, 2014
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Varsoli beach
Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 26
Ratings: 5.75/7 (6 Reviews)
"The beach is quite clean, one of the beaches one must visit while travelling to alibaugh. Best
time to visit is during sun set. There are many affordable cottages near the beach that will make
the stay a memorable one. " - Rahul Joshi, Mumbai, 2 months ago
Kulaba Fort
Type:
Fort
Entry: Free
Ranked: 7 Of 26
Ratings: 5.80/7 (3 Reviews)
"Great experience, the fort size and appearance is great also if you stand the at the top of the
wall the sea view is awesome. Specially recommended during sunset." - Debanjan ,
Bangalore, Aug 18, 2015
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Kanakeshwar Forest
Type:
Sanctuary
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 26
Ratings: 6.00/7 (3 Reviews)
"Great scenic beauty while going through Kankeshwar temple. It is tiring though and it is more
of trekking spot. If you have small kid you may want to skip this place. Great place for trekkers. "
- Manoj Joshi, Mumbai, Sep 11, 2015
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"This temple is also known as birla mandir. Idols are carved from white marble. there are five
different sanctums and each idol is very beautiful. Well maintained temple with simple
architecture but there is something that give you a feeling of..." - Akshaya Patil, Mumbai, 3
weeks ago
10 Someshwar
Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 26
Ratings: 5.50/7 (1 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 19:00
"in tempal we have praye to god save the fort the lifetime" - Jedia , , Jan 19, 2014
Tropicana Resort
Price:
Rs. Upto 7,700
Ranked: 1 Of 122
Ratings: 5.75/7 (45 Reviews)
Address: Chondi Naka
Mapgaon Road
Alibaug
Phone: 2141-232143
Website: Www.tropicanaresortindia.com
"Great stay more then what I expected from a hotel in Alibaug....checkin time is
2 o'clock which is a bit late but front office was extremely helpful and overall it
was a great stay...will surely go back again ...restaurant does not serve a la..." Ekta mulchandani , , 1 week ago
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Jogalekar Cottage
Price:
Rs. 3,200 - 3,800
Ranked: 3 Of 122
Ratings: 5.51/7 (369 Reviews)
Address: Near Z. P. Marathi School
Awas- Alibaug
Phone: +918067541852
Website: Www.jogalekarcottage.com
"Our stay at your hotel was superb and your staff was very obedient and quick in
giving service. Also, the food also was very excellent. I will be glad to suggest
your hotel to my relatives and friends while their visit to Alibaugh. Our stay at..." Arun , Delhi, 2 weeks ago
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Outpost @ Alibaug
Price:
Rs. Upto 5,000
Ranked: 4 Of 122
Ratings: 5.57/7 (17 Reviews)
Phone: 2141-232885
Website: Www.outpostatalibaug.com
"The destination is fantastic Rooms are also good Activities like games room
swimming pool etc are good Staff is poor & irresponsible. Food expensive but
tasteless. Resort is wellkept clean & nice to spend a day or two. With family or
friends..." - Gaurav Shah, Pune, Oct 2, 2015
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Ghanvatkar Bunglow
Price:
Rs. 2,000 - 2,800
Ranked: 6 Of 122
Ratings: 5.53/7 (40 Reviews)
Address: Near Patil Poultry Farm
Alibagh - Mandwa Road
Alibaug
Phone: 9322247222
Website: Http://Holidaygb.in/
"Good place, value for money. Excellent food with variety and home made food
taste. More activities can be arranged. Cleanliness can be better. Its also a
good place for a big family get together. Overall good experience and worth to
go second time..." - Pushkar kulkarni , , 3 weeks ago
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Ruturaj inn
Price:
Rs. 2,500 - 3,400
Ranked: 8 Of 122
Ratings: 5.38/7 (40 Reviews)
Address: Varsoli Beach Road
Near Vittal Mandir
Varsoli
Phone: 91-9892929299
"Value for money.. Just a suggestion. If any ride can be added in swimming
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pool. Then it was be a perfect holiday Inn. Food was good. Just few minutes of
walking distance from various beach. Overall a good place for 1-2 days of
holiday...." - Kartik hariharan , , Today
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10 Kaivalya
Farms
Price:
Rs. 2,800 - 3,200
Ranked: 10 Of 122
Ratings: 5.91/7 (4 Reviews)
Phone: 91-9322331743
Website: Www.kaivalyafarms.com
"They charge you on a per person basis. We were expected to sleep in a very
modest single room that had 3 beds and extra mattresses. The photos that were
shared at the time of booking (with full disclosure of number of people visiting)
did not..." - Kaustubh Kulkarni, Mumbai, 4 weeks ago
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