Alibag / Alibaugh is
our next holiday location, though meaning of Alibag is Garden of Ali. This coastal
town is placed in Raigad region of Konkan district. This weekend gathering
location is used by localized people of Mumbai. Countless business conferences
are also conducted in Alibag. Local residents are having their own farms and lodges
in Alibag located at nominal distance from the sea shore. This city is surrounded
by sea from 3 corners so people also recognize this place as another Goa of India.
The city was
developed by Shivaji's Marine chief Kanhoji Angre in 17th century. This
Sun City is top most weekend spot, though came into light after construction of
Kulaba by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
This maritime
town is notorious for clean water, beaches and clean atmosphere. Town is
surprisingly striking and full of greenery areas. Visiting Alibag allow
voyagers to enjoy Mumbai city as well as the Arabian Sea that touches the town
from south side. Mumbai city is only 3 hours away from Alibag where it takes
only 1 hour to journey Alibag from Mumbai through ferry.
Attraction
in Alibag:
Khanderi
Fort: first place is Khanderi Fort only 3 to 4 kms away from city. Khanderi
fort is constructed in the middle of the sea close to Thal beach. Construction year
is 1678, though it was controlled by British Empire for longer time.
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Kolaba Fort:
next spot is Kolaba Fort built under Shivaji Maharaj ruling period. Placed at 2
km distance between the sea. Fort is open for visitors at only low tide period.
The well with sweet water is key thing to watch in fort. This 300 years old
fort is having several temples inside the boundary.
Undheri Fort:
only gap of 300 mtr from Khanderi is next tourist destination. Undheri fort is
constructed on island hence it’s also recognized as island fort. Construction
of fort was done by Siddi Qasam in year 1680. However, different rulers ruled
the place and captured the fort such as Siddis, Angres, Peshwas and East India
Company of British.
Akshi Beach:
another spot is Akshi Beach admired for white sand and sea shore. Suru trees
plantation is best thing to watch in Akshi Beach. Swimming on beach is possible
as its safe place and people can also enjoy bird watching at this place.
Alibag Beach:
our next destination is Alibag Beach popular for black sand. Attraction of
tourist towards Alibag beach is increasing all the time. Nowadays people are
reaching Alibag beach to enjoy the morning bathers and evening food stalls. Majorly
Ali Bawas Mazhar is attracting the voyagers in large amount.
Brahma Kund:
one more location is Brahma Kund on top of hill. Mainly two ponds one is Shiva
pool and other is Brahma Kund are two main things to watch together in one
spot. The rectangular pond is surrounded by steps from all sides in Brahma Kund.
Kihim Beach:
people love beaches must visit Kihim Beach located at only gap of 12 kms from
Alibag center. This private beach is eminent for thick coconut trees in
surrounding.
Few more
spots like Nagaon Beach, Versoli Beach, Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple, Mandwa Beach,
Rewas Jetty are available for tourists.
Attaining to
Alibag:
Mumbai is
closest spot to reach Alibag as its only 93 kms away. Next big station close to
Alibag is Pune at 140 kms, Hyderabad at 698 kms, Nagpur at 907 kms and
Bangalore at 982 kms.
By Train: Pen
is the closest railway station to reach Alibag. However, the distance is only 28
kms from city and trains are available from Mumbai and Panvel for Pen. Hiring
taxi from station will charge around 400 Rs only. Trains from Roha, Panvel, Khandala
are available for Pen Station. Few more cities like Bhavnagar, Dadar, Ratnagiri,
Diva, Kochuveli, Lokmanyatilak Terminal, Sawantwadi, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Pune
are also available for Pen.
By Air:
Mumbai international airport is only closest biggest air hub to reach Alibag. Distance
of Mumbai airport is just 93 kms from Alibag.