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About Alibaug Tourism
A small, idyllic town on the narrow strip of the Arabian Sea, at the southern tip of Mumbai, Alibagh or Alibaug,
is fringed with tall coconut trees and golden sandy beaches lapped by
the ocean. Apart from the quaint village houses, it also has farm
houses of Mumbai's affluent folk. Nearly 300 years old, Alibaug was founded in the 17th century by Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre, a naval chief of Shivaji's kingdom. The Marathas made Alibagh a Taluka in 1852 and named it Shribag. Because Alibaug
was not connected to the mainland by road at that time, the only way to
get here was through the sea from Revas, Dharmtar or Mankule. However
the construction of the Dharamtar Creek opened its doors to a wider
public, connecting it to metros like Mumbai. A weekend getaway and a popular business centre today, Alibaug is frequented by affluent Mumbaiites,
mostly to enjoy the beauty of the sea. The town and its surrounding
villages
Overview of the destination The Akshi Beach is a beautiful white sand beach. Plenty of suru trees can be seen along the coast. The water is very clean and
Food, sight-seeing and shopping The Kolaba Fort was constructed by Shivaji Maharaj. It is located 2 km inside the sea. Visitors can visit the fort only during low tide.
Activities & things to do The beach at Akshi is a favourite tourist spot. One could slug around the clear beaches and step inside the warm and unruffled Arabian Sea.
Enchanting Alibaug - Famed for its fresh air, clean water and sands, Alibaug is a coastal town in Maharashtra.
My Project Event to Alibaug - Blog about a trip to a resort near the coastal town of Alibaug in western Maharashtra.
Official Websites
Maharashtra Tourism - Maharashtra Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Maharashtra Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Maharashtra, List of Tourist Guides in Maharashtra and Transportation in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Government - Maharashtra Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Alibaug with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Alibaug Travel Guide - Travel guide for Alibaug - Hostels, things to do, nightlife, tips, etc.,
