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State: MaharashtraDistrict: Raigad
Famous for/as: BeachLanguages: Marathi,Hindi
Best Season: Jan - Dec Weather: Summer 22 to 40°C,
Altitude: 0 m Winter 12 to 33°C
Pin Code: 402201STD Code: 02141
Located 110 km south of Mumbai, Alibaug is a 300-year old seaside town in the Konkani region of Maharashtra. Also known as ‘Shreebag’, Alibaug is also the headquarters of the Raigad district. 

History of Alibaug
The origin of Alibaug goes back to the 17th century. It was developed by Sarkhal Kanhojio Aangre, the naval chief of King Shivaji's regime. Alibaug has been witness to numerous historical events. There is a famous fort called Kollaba Fort situated just 2 km from the sea coast of Alibaug. 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. 

Things to do in Alibaug
Spread over a small strip on the Arabian Sea, on the southern side of Mumbai, Alibaug is a destination well known for its beautiful beaches, surrounded by coconut trees. The Kolaba Beach, Akshi Beach Kihim, Kashid are some of the popular beaches in Alibaug. The town is also known for its Bene Israeli Jews, settled there from the early 19th century. 

Other than beaches, tourists can visit the famous Tower of St. Barbara, historical forts, ancient churches, synagogues, etc. in Alibaug.  Other places of tourists' interest nearby Alibaug (15 km) is Chaul, which is a historical town, known for its ruins of the Portuguese, and most importantly a Buddhist cave, a hamam khana. These places are also very popular among tourists. On the way to Mandawa, about 12 km from Alibaug, there is the Kanakeshwar Temple, on a hill near Mapgaon. There is also the Vikram Vinayak Temple, commonly called the Birla Temple. 

Alibaug has a pleasant climate year-round. The best time to visit Alibaug is from November to July.

Food and Shopping in Alibaug
Tourists can savour typical Maharashtrian food like bhaji, bread made of flour called bhakri and fish items. There are small shopping streets and stores in Alibaug where ready-made garments, including export surplus apparel, watches, excellent kohlapuriz, bags, antiques, junk jewellery, leather items to furniture and grocery items can be picked up at throwaway prices. 

Travelling to Alibaug
The best way to reach Alibaug is by boats and ferries which sail from the Gateway of India on a daily basis. The journey takes around 45 minutes to reach Mandwa. There are regular bus services from Mandwa to Alibaug which takes around 45 minutes to reach. 

Mumbai International Airport serves as the closest airport to Alibaug which is at a distance of 108 km by road, 3 hours journey from Navi Mumbai. Tourists can hire a private car or avail the bus service to reach Alibaug.

Konkan Railway trains from CST Mumbai stop at Pen, serves as the closest railway station. It is 28 km from Alibaug, from where tourists can take a bus, autorickshaw or taxi to reach Alibaug.

Travelling Within Alibaug
Tourists can hire a taxi to move around Alibaug. Alibaug is well connected by buses and they ply to most of the main beaches in the surroundings.

Accommodation options in Alibaug
Tourists visiting Alibaug can opt for accommodation options, ranging from budget hotels to 5 star hotels.
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69 Alibaug Traveller Reviews

"Nature at it's best" new review

Alibaug Experience: Alibaug is a perfect weekend getaway for Mumbaikars. Prefer the Varsoli, Kihim and Nagaon beaches amongst others. Nagaon has good water sports activities too
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Local food is very good
Activities & things to do: Water sports and lazing on the beach
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Two ways 1. by the sea, you get lot of travel options from Gateway else by road from Mumbai is hardly 120 km
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"My experience !!!" new review

Alibaug Experience: Beautiful scenery nice ambiance extra ordinary food accommodation facilities were good picnic spots were very good very nice and supportive crowd good water sport facilities!!!
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Om Sai restaurant and Vasundhara resort have best food in Alibaug!!!
Activities & things to do: Alibaug fort beaches water sports!!!
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Hire a Car directly from wherever you start!
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"Alibaug experience"

Alibaug Experience: Good place .Lots of options nearby. Forts, beaches, water sports - everything around. Nearby from Mumbai and Pune.Very good option over weekend.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Forts, beaches.
Activities & things to do: Water sports.Try out fresh sea foods.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: .
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"City of Beach"

Alibaug Experience: Alibag is a wonderful destination for beach lovers. Beach is clean, calm and with less disturbance. One of the attraction is that the sea has a fort inside - Culaba fort.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Wonder full Sea food.
Activities & things to do: Horse ride over the sea water to reach Culaba fort
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Direct Bus connectivity from Mumbai. Road is also good for Car drive.
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"Quick and amazing vacation"

Alibaug Experience: Alibagh as a place is an amazing location for small vacation Best part was water sports all at different beaches, night view frm mandva jetty Just visit...
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Food was really good @ sai inn resort Mandva jetty is the place not to miss but it's only during eve, best time to visit is post 6.30 pm and before 7.30pm.. There is no such place for shopping..,
Activities & things to do: Water sports avl at all different beaches giving u the feeling of goa Best place which I can suggest for water sports would be Nagoan beach...
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Road way and ferry frm gateway of India...
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Tourist places in Alibaug

Alibaug is a coastal town situated in the Konkan region of the Raigad District of Maharashtra. The town is surrounded by several beaches, forts and temples and attract tourists in large number. Alibaug Beach is the main attraction of the destination, which has been named after Ali Shah Bawa. The beach offers tourists a beautiful view of the Kolaba Fort.

Situated at a distance of 8 km from Alibaug, Akshi Beach is another popular attraction. The place is covered with various suru trees and local and migratory birds, which is frequently thronged by tourists. Besides, Kihim Beach, Mandwa Beach and Nagaon Beach are some of the prominent beaches in the destination.

A 300 years old sea fort, Kolaba Fort, was constructed by the Maratha warrior, Shivaji. The fort is situated in  vicinity of the Alibaug Beach and is an important historical landmark. Khanderi Fort, Revdanda Fort and Undheri Fort are also popular among tourists.

Besides forts and beaches, the destination is also visited by travellers for its temples including Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple. Situated on the hill, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A 54 ft high statue of Lord Shiva can be seen after climbing 5,000 stairs. Moreover, there is a Pushkarna Kund near this temple, which is thronged by tourists.  

Brahma Kund is another prominent attraction visited by tourists due to its mythological significance. It is believed that the pool was created after Lord Brahma collected the water in which Lord Krishna bathed.  

To form a global network, a magnetic observatory was established in the destination in 1904. The changes occurring in geo magnetic fields and geo magnetic storms all over the world are recorded by this observatory. The destination attracts tourists in large numbers, which is also called as Mini Goa.  

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