Near by Places to visit in Alibaug
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Kashid Beach
Kashid can be reached from Alibag by road. The drive is very scenic and the small winding road goes through beautiful small villages. You can recognize Kashid by tall trees and an open view to the sea. This is a paradise closest to Mumbai, also called POORMANS GOA. It is the ideal place for a beach getaway from mumbai and pune. Even though there is not much you can do there in terms of activities but a suitable place for folk who like to runaway from the hustle bustle of the metro. Its virgin beaches always have something to explore and the enchanting atmosphere always is very welcoming.
Birla Mandir
9 kms. from Alibaug Nagaon across Revdanda Bridge, to the left is this beautiful temple within the Vikram Ispat premises. The towering dome in exquisite white granite is visible from a long distance. Situated on a small hillock, you can walk up to the temple over well-paved stairs. The surroundings of the temple are made up of a well-planned garden and colorful fountains. The prayer hall is open on all sides and the roof is made of transparent Polymorph sheet. The temple has idols of Shree Radha-Krishnna, Shree Shiv-Parvati, Goddess Druga and Lord Surya. Life-size statue of Late Aditya Birla Stands in the garden. The pooja and prayer can be attended at 9am and 7.15pm every day. Entry into the temple premises is open from 6am to 11.30am and 4.30pm to 9.pm only. ST buses, 3 or 10 seaters are available from Alibaug Nagaon.
Colaba Fort
The Colaba Fort was constructed by Shivaji Maharaj. It is located 2 km inside the sea. Visitors can visit the fort only during low tide. The fort consists of sweet water well in the middle. There are many temples and fortifications along guns which face the sea. The fort is 300 years old. Carvings of tigers, peacocks, and elephants on the entrance arch can be seen. Near the gate there are shrines of Mahishasura and Padmavathi and other gods along with fort deity. A Ganesha temple was built in front of the sweet water tank in 1759. Better to visit here only during low tide. Check high and low tide timing from local authorities before visiting this fort.
Janjira Fort
The fort of Murud-Janjira is one of the the most historic sea fort in the country. It is situated nearly 2 kms inside the Arabian sea. You have to reach the fort by boat which leaves from the jetty Rajpuri , 5 kms from Murud.The ride is very fun filled and you will enjoy the sail.
Shri Kankeshwar Mandir
This very famous Shiv temple is 13 Km from Alibag in North direction on a 900 feet. There are almost 700 steps to climb which takes almost one hour to reach to the top. This temple was built by Raja Ramdeorai Yadav. The height of temple is 54 feet. There is 4 feet long “Pindi” of Lord Shiv. There are various landmarks which you should know some of them are MohanGiri and Balgiri, Jambhali Plateau, God’s Stair, Nagoba Rest etc. There are four temples on the hill which comprises of Shri Hanuman, shri Paleshwar, Shri Balram Krishna and Lord Shiv. Every year on the day of Kartik Poornima there is fair in this temple.