Places To Visit In Alibaug Sightseeing

One of the main beaches of the Konkan region, Alibaug beach has the darkest sands and is pristinely beautiful. The beach is named after the Mazhar of Ali Shah Bawa, located at the heart of the town. Kolaba fort is visible from the beach.

Lined across the horizon at the Alibaug beach, the Kolaba fort is at a distance of 1km from the beach. The fort was constructed by the great Maratha warrior, Shivaji Maharaj.

Its white sands dotted by numerous Suru trees and an occasional spotting of birds, Akshi Beach at a distance of 5km from Alibaug, is a beach ideal for spending some slow paced, relaxed time as well as bird watching. The water is clean and pristine, making the area ideal for an enjoyable swim.

Situated 12 kms away from Alibaug, the beach is almost perfect for beautiful romantic weekends.

A fort that fell from one reign of ownership to another is an island fort, by the name of Undheri Fort, at a distance of about 300m from the Kandheri. A local fishing boat can be hired to visit the fort.

The beautiful and mesmerizing Mandwa beach is located 20kms north of Alibaug. Located in the vicinity of Gateway of India, the beach can be reached easily via ferries from Gateway of India.

Spread over a sprawling 28 acres, is a synonym to a day trip of nature walks through countless mango, chikoo, guava, custard apple trees, cacti, crotons and more.

The beautiful, dense and majestically mesmerizing lush green Kanakeshwar Forest is known for its richness and abundance of flora and fauna.

The kund is 20 kms away from Alibaug, built in 1612, Brahma Kund is immensely popular for its religious belief. Located on a hill to, there are two kunds the Shiv pool and the Brahmas kund.

Located within the premises of Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple, the Hanuman temple is 13kms away from Alibaug. God Hanuman, an ardent devotee of Lord Rama is worshipped here.

Known for legends to its origins and its hanging clusters of countless bells, Nagoba Mandir is a significant religious centre, near the Saswane Beach.

About 21 km from Kashid Beach, this fort is surrounded by the turquoise colored waters of the Arabian Sea. Dating back to 15th century AD, built under the rule of Emperor Malik Amber, the ruler of Ahmednagar, the structure sports an enchanting entrance to the fort depicting a carving of a tiger trapped by six elephants.

Popular as Shiva temple, at a distance of about 13 kms from Alibaug is the Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple, located on a hill at an altitude of 900 feet. Climb some 5000 odd steps to reach this this temple.

A little away from the town of Alibag, is a pristine beach, outlined with countless Coconut and Casuarina trees, that fosters the view of Kolaba fort, Khandheri and Underi Forts across its horizons.