When one has to rest n enjoy the beauty of nature,one should surely visit the destination known as alibaug, Alibaug beach is primarily black sand and has a lot of rocky stretches giving it a romantic air especially during sunsets and has a clean.Alibaug is a beach few hours drive away from Pune on the Konkan coast. From Pune Alibaug is approximately 140km away and it takes about4-5 hours to reach there.The origin of Alibaug goes back to the 17th century. the town was developed by Sarkhal Kanhojio Aangre, the naval chief of King Shivaji's regime.. There is a famous fort called Kollaba Fort situated just 2 km from the sea coast of Alibaug.The city shot into prominence after Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj built this fort.In fact, the earlier name of Alibaug was ‘Kulaba’, but later became well known as Ali’s baug (garden) after the rich Jew gardener named Ali, who had several plantations in the area.
Kulaba Fort
The fort of Kulaba was built by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1652 to keep a check on the activities of the foreign naval powers of English, Portuguese and the Siddhi of Janjira.The fort has two main entrances, one at the sea side and other towards Alibag. The average height of the fort walls is 25 feet. The fort has sweet water wells and some buildings inside its premises
The beaches of Akshi and Nagaon - Located on Alibag - Revdanda road at 8/9 kms.the beach at Akshi is a beautiful White sand beach which extends about 100m. The water is clean.: nagaon is situated about 10 km away from Alibag and is famous for coconuts and betel nuts.
Kashid Beach - Kashid beach is located approximately 20/25 kms from Alibag on the road to Murud.
Revadanda Beach - Located at 17 Kms. From Alibag Revdanda is an important port.A walk to the adjoining beach will give you a breathtaking view of the Revdanda Fort.
Korlai Beach- A quiet serene beach with alternate white and black sands, along a serene stretch of the Arabian coastline.
Kanakeshwar - The ancient temple of Kanakeshwar is located on Kanakgiri mountains at a distance of 13 kms.
speciality o the place-watered coconuts are the famous item of allibaug. they have a very sweet taste.Cocum syrup is also very famous.And how can one forget the kaju's when giving an visit to allibaug.
How to get there -
Bus -
Alibag town is well connected by buses and they ply to most of the main beaches in the area. The main bus stop is located at a walking distance from the Alibag Beach.
Alibag town is well connected by buses and they ply to most of the main beaches in the area. The main bus stop is located at a walking distance from the Alibag Beach.
and you can go via Taxi and Bike also
Accommodation -
- Hotel Big Splash : INR- 2390 (per room per night)
Amenities : Bar, Gym, Swimming pool, restaurant
Contact no : +91 02141-226800/01/02/03
Hotel website : http://www.bigsplashresort.com
- Ghanvatkar Bunglow at Zirad : INR- 1000-1600 (Per night)
Website : http://www.holidaygb.in/
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