Alibaug
Konkani Delight
An ideal weekend getaway for folks from Mumbai and Pune, Alibaug is popular for its white & clean sandy beaches, lush green farms and a coastal Konkani cuisine that fills the palate with an abundance of flavors.
Located about 100 km south of Mumbai, Alibaug was originally developed as an important naval base of the Maratha dynasty. The town has a number of serene beaches and is especially known for its comfortable weather along with thick coconut groves. Although known as a place to either relax or unwind with friends at a holiday home, the Mandwa Jetty, located about 30 kms from Alibaug offers a rare array of the most happening restro bars in the area.
Alibaug is well connected to other major cities in the region by road. Although a drive is the most commonly preferred travel route, a train journey, as well as a ferry ride from Mumbai to the Mandwa jetty, can be safely relied upon.
By Air: Nearest Airport to Alibaug is Mumbai - 95 kms
By Train: Nearest railway stations to Alibaug are Roha (37 kms) and Panvel (47 kms)
By Road:
Mumbai to Alibaug - 96 kms via NH66
Pune to Alibaug - 141 kms via Mumbai Pune Highway
Murud to Alibaug - 50 kms via Revdanda Murud Rd
Goa to Alibaug - 576 kms via NH48
Hyderabad to Alibaug - 693 kms via NH65
Weather in Murud being as pleasant as its white sandy beaches have the weather gods smiling brightly on the town all year round. While the monsoons mean the sea remains out-of-bounds from June to August, the rains compensate by make the region's green vibrance come alive.
The temperatures in Alibaug range from a comfortable 15 degrees in the winters to a bearably warm 38 degrees in the peak summers.
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