Alibaug is considered the most popular weekend destination one of the folks of Mumbai and Pune. Alibaug has influenced many Indian movies directors to shoot movies on this beach. This is the perfect place for joggers and walkers. For adventures, there are water sports. Or simply just spend whole day from the beach relaxing and swimming.
Alibaug is the best reached by private boat or ferry through the Gateway of India, in south Mumbai's Colaba area. The journey takes around 45 minutes to make it to Mandawa Jetty. After that, the beach is yet another 30-45 minutes away by bus or auto rickshaw.
Alibaug could be reached by road. The journey takes around three hours from Mumbai. Visit Alibaug between November to February, once the weather is the coolest. From March onwards, the temperature starts rising before the monsoon sets in June. Because of its close distance to Mumbai and Pune, Alibaug has become a well known weekend destination. It usually gets crowded then, as well as during summer school holidays in April and May even. Weekdays would be the most peaceful.
Alibaug is more of a calming city. Therefore, you need to go there with a team of people and also make your personal fun. Alibaug has enchanting history and plenty beaches. You can find Kihim, Varsoli, Akshi, Nagaon, Revdanda and Kashid beaches. Other attractions are Kolaba Fort built by Shivaji Maharaj within the sea about 1.5 kms from Alibaug shore plus one can walk into the fort throughout the low tide.
Kanakeshwar Temple, this attractive temple focused on Lord Shiva. You have to climb 700 odd steps to reach the temple, but it's definitely worth the time and effort. Built in 1764, this temple is a delight featuring its extensively decorated colorful miniature idols with these gods. Nagaon light house is merely opposite to Nagaon beach. You can have a closer look by boat from Nagaon beach. Every year a number of hotels and resorts are coming up, offering wide choice of accommodations to tourist. And enjoy the weekends, vacations or holidays at the Alibaug along with your family, relatives and buddies.
Martin Wynn
