How to Reach Kashid Beach

Being one of the nearest beaches from Mumbai and Pune, Kashid Beach is a popular destination in the region. With easy access via roadways, it can be easily reached from major cities of Maharashtra.

Kashid does not have an airport. Chattarpati Shivaji International airport (140 kms) in Mumbai is the nearest airport to Kashid Beach which is well connected to all major cities of India and countries all over the world. Taxi/cabs are available from the airport to reach Kashid Beach.

Kashid does not have a railway station. The Roha Railway Station (46 kms) is nearest railway station to Kashid Beach. However, Panvel (64 kms) is the major railway station near Kashid Beach. There are many trains to reach Panvel from Mumbai. Taxi/cabs are available from station to reach Kashid Beach.

Reaching Kashid Beach by bus is one of the convenient options. There are regular buses run by MTDC and MSRTC between Mumbai Central and Murud, Thane and Murud which halts at Kashid. It would take you around 5 hours to reach Kashid Beach by bus.

Kashid has well maintained system of roads connecting to Alibagh and other major cities of Maharashtra, except for a few patches. A self-drive road trip to Kashid Beach can be a rejuvenating experience for tourists as it gives flexibility to take as many stops or click photos/pictures on the way.

If you do not want to drive, you always have the option to hire a cab or taxi to Kashid Beachand enjoy the green hills, clear blue water, paddy fields and mountains. Cabs are readily provided by travel agents in Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur and other places at reasonable rates.

Other than the monsoon season, ferries are the best way to reach Kashid from Mumbai. There is a frequent ferry service, both AC and non-AC, from Gateway of India to Mandwa Jetty and then Alibagh bus depot. You can get a cab, taxi or bus from Alibagh to visit Kashid Beach.

Route from Mumbai: Distance between Mumbai and Kashid Beach is about 125 kms and it takes around 3-4 hours to reach via road. Road access from Mumbai to Kashid Beachis good if travelled through Vashi and Navi Mumbai. The best route goes via Panvel, Pen and Alibaug to Kashid.

Route from Pune: Distance between Mumbai and Kashid Beach is about 190 kms and it takes around 4-5 hours to reach via road. The best route from Pune to Kashid Beachgoes from Pune-Mumbai Express way, Lonavala, Pen and Alibaug to Kashid. There is another route which goes via Mulshi, Mangaon, Revdanda Murud Road to Kashid.

Route from Kolhapur: Distance between Kolhapur and Kashid Beach is about 342 kms and takes around 7 hours to reach via road. The best route from Kolhapur to Kashid Beachgoes via Umbraj, Patan, Chiplun, Poladpur, Mangaon, Poinad and Alibaug to Kashid.