Alibag or Alibaug is a coastal town and a municipal council in Raigad District in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is headquarters of the Raigad district. It is situated at 18°38'29?N, 72°52'20?E, around 35 km south of Mumbai and is a popular weekend getaway for the citizens of Mumbai. It is also a popular center for business conferences during rest of the week.
Alibag is very popular with the Mumbai's affluent residents. Most of them own farms and bungalows here which are often a few hundred metres from the sea shore. The town and its surrounding villages are the historic hinterland of Bene Israeli Jews. There is a Jewish synagogue in the "Israel Ali" area of the town.
PLACE TO VISIT
Alibag beach - It is the main beach of the town. One can see the Kolaba fort from here (not to be confused with Colaba of Mumbai).
Akshi Beach - It is situated 5 km away from Alibag. Nagaon beach - It is situated about 7 km away from Alibag and is famous for coconuts and betel nuts.
Kihim Beach - Kihim is a secluded place at a distance of 12 km from Alibag. The Kihim beach is famous for dense cover of Coconut trees. It is also famous for woods which are home to rare butterflies, birds and flowers.
Mandawa - It is situated about 20 km north of Alibag. The catamaran/ferry services are available from Mumbai to the Mandawa jetty. Many Bollywood celebrities own bungalows here.
Kashid Beach - It is situated about 30 km away from Alibag, on the Alibag- Murud highway.
Kolaba (or Kulaba) fort - (Not to be confused with Colaba in Mumbai): Is situated in the sea at a distance of 1-2 km from the Alibag shores. During low tide one can walk to the fort as the water recedes behind the fort. However, during high tide a boat is needed.
Kanakeshwar temple - Is situated on a hill near Mapgaon village, about 12 km away from Alibag and falls on the way to Mandawa.
Chaul - Is a historic town situated about 15 km away from Alibag. It is famous for its Portuguese ruins, an old church, a synagogue, Buddhist caves, the Hamam Khana and a temple.
For more details please follow the link - Alibagh Travel Guide
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