Alibag is one of the weekend getaways near Mumbai, approachable either by road or by a ferry from the Gateway of India in South Mumbai. If you areinterested in history, this holiday site even has an old fort that was built during Shivaji’s rule.
Sightseeing places in Alibag
Religious locations : Kanakeshwar Devasthan temple and Vikram Vinayak temple.
Wildlife sanctuary : Less than 30 kms away is the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, while the historic Kulaba Fort is situated 1-2 kms inside the sea and one can walk up to it when the tide is low. Alibag has many beaches in its vicinity that include the Versoli Beach, Nagaon Beach, Akshi Beach and Kashid Beach. Another hill fort not too far from here is the Sagargad which is in ruins but worth visiting. En route to this place one can come across a seasonal waterfall nearby.
Activities : Enjoy the pristine environs of the beach, try sea food, take a dip in the sea waters, walk up to the Kulaba Fort when the sea water is low. Bird watching in the Phansad Sanctuary will appeal to nature and bird lovers.
Type of Destination: Beach, historic, family and kid friendly
Distance from Alibag to major places
Mumbai - 91 Kms
Mahabaleswer – 172 Kms
Pune- 144 Kms
Matheran – 98 Kms
Khandala – 89 Kms
Best time to Visit Alibag
November to July
How to Reach Alibag from Mumbai ?
How to Reach Alibag by Air
The closest International Airport is Mumbai. Alibag is 108 km from Mumbai by road, a journey of 3 hours via Navi Mumbai. After getting off at Mumbai, you can hire a private can or avail the bus service (if any) to get to Alibag.
How to Reach Alibag by Rail
Konkan Railway trains from CST Mumbai stop at Pen, 28 km from Alibag, from where you can take a bus, autorickshaw or taxi for Alibag.
How to Reach Alibag by Bus
Alibag is 108 km from Mumbai by road, a journey of 3 hours via Navi Mumbai. The quickest way to get there however would be to catch a ferry from Gateway Of India.