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Alibaug Beach – Maharashtra

Waves on the beach, Alibag, Raigad District, Konkan, Maharashtra, India

Alibaug Beach – Maharashtra

Considered to be popular among tourists is a scenic beach in Maharashtra known as Alibaug Beach. This beautiful beach is located in the coastal town called Alibaug in the Raigad district. Furthermore, in close proximity to this beach is the famous Kolaba Fort that provides for a magnificent view. Additionally, a Lord Ganesh temple is situated on this beach which is worth a visit.

Read More: 10 Top must visit Beaches in Maharashtra

How to reach Alibaug Beach

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Alibaug Beach Map
  1. By train:

The nearest railway station to this beach is located in Panvel. The Panvel Railway Station is well connected to major railway stations in the country such as New Delhi, Trivandrum etc.

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  1. By road:

If you intend to drive to this beach the ideal starting points would be Pune, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Kalyan.

  1. Via Pune:

There are two routes from Pune to this beach, and they are via Mumbai-Bangalore Highway/Mumbai-Pune Highway/Mumbai-Pune Expressway, and via Tamhini Ghat Road.

      2. Via Mumbai:

There are three routes from Mumbai to this beach, and they are via NH-66, via NH-166A, and via Mumbai Highway/ Mumbai Bangalore Highway/Mumbai-Pune Highway.

      3. Via Navi Mumbai:

There are three routes from Navi Mumbai to this beach, and they are via NH-66 and via NH-166A, via MH SH 104 NH-66 and NH-166A, and via Mumbai Highway/Mumbai-Bangalore Highway/Mumbai-Pune Highway and Pen Khopoli Road.

      4. Via Kalyan:

There are three routes from Kalyan to this beach, and they are via NH-66, via Mumbai Highway/Mumbai-Bangalore Highway/Mumbai-Pune Highway/Mumbai-Pune Expressway and via NH-166A.

  1. By air:

The nearest airport is located in the suburb called Ville Parle. The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is connected to major cities in the country as well as to international destinations.

Climate and the best time to visit Alibaug beach

The climate at this beach during the summer season which begins in March and ends in July is extremely “hot” with the mercury rising to about 36 degree Celsius. The rainfall received during the monsoon season which begins in August and ends in October is extremely heavy. The winter season on the other hand which begins in November and ends in February is extremely pleasant with the mercury dropping to as low as 14 degree Celsius. So the ideal time to visit this beach is during the winter season from November to February.

Things to do at Alibaug Beach

Apart from its picturesque beauty which is truly worth enjoying there are other scenic beaches such as Varsoli and Nagaon located in close proximity worth visiting. In addition, both Varsoli and Nagaon beach comprise of water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing etcthereby making it an ideal spot for adventure junkies.

Places To Visit Around Alibaug Beach

The Kolaba Fort, Aligarh Fort and Siddheshwari Mandir located in close proximity are also worth visiting.

Also Read: 10 Delicacies Found Around Beaches in Maharashtra

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