Alibagh

Alibagh is a serene, sleepy, confabulation of fishing hamlets with multiple beaches, now assuming the form of a prospering town. Alibagh is home to a lot of forts, churches, synagogues and the fascinating tower of St. Barbara. The weather is pleasant on most days due to high density of trees all around. However, the rains, greenery, tourist attractions, peace and a direct signal for your cell phones makes Alibagh a very attractive monsoon getaway.

Famed for its fresh air, clean water and sands, Alibagh is a coastal town in Maharashtra. Situated at the south of Mumbai, this town is the headquarters of Raigad district.

The captivating mix of tranquil, sleepy fishing villages and various beaches, that it provides makes it a popular weekend getaway for Mumbai revelers. The place boasts of being a well liked center for business conferences during weekdays

It is an ideal combination of Sun and sand. It is an ideal getaway from the fast-paced life of Mumbai. Alibagh offers nature at its best with lush green trees, swaying palms, beautiful beaches, mango orchards, and paddy fields. A large number of tourists throng Alibagh during the monsoons. The season sees freshly washed trees come together with the mesmerizing smell of wet earth. The historic Kulaba fort of Alibagh is an important tourist attraction. Amongst the other famous tourist spots in Alibagh are the Magnetic Observatory and the Shri Vikram Vinayak temple. You can take a stroll along the coast, enjoy sunbathing, and build sand castles.

Facts

Altitude : Sea Level
Rainfall : 170 mm
Temperature : Max 36, Min 14 degree C
Area Code : 02141
Pin Code : 402 201
District : Raigad
State : Maharashtra
Country : India

Coconut palms, mango orchards, chikoo wadis and paddy fields make Alibag a pleasantly verdant and unpolluted retreat. The area is particularly beautiful during the monsoons, with rain washed trees and the goodly smell of wet earth making you wish you could stay here forever.

Though Alibag is great for sun-bathing, going for long walks and building sand castles, the waters are not very safe for anything more than paddling. There is a strong undercurrent and it is best not to swim out to sea unless you are a proficient swimmer. Hopefully, you will be lulled into complete submission by the Alibag magic and will want to spend your time lazing on the beach and not doing much else!

SIGHTS

Kulaba Fort

This fort is just off the main seashore. The fort can be visited during low tide when the waters have receded. It is important to time your trip otherwise you can get stranded once the tide comes in. However, if you do get marooned, there is a small village within the fort where you can potter around. From the main beach it will take about half an hour to walk to Kulaba fort.

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