Alibag

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Situated along the west coast of India, 35 km from Mumbai, Alibag is a very charming town and a municipal council that falls under the Konkan region of Maharashtra and is counted amongst the well-liked weekend getaways from Mumbai. The town forms a part of the Raigad district of Maharashtra and also serves as its headquarters. Most of the elite class people of Mumbai have bungalows or farmhouses in Alibaug, where they come to escape from the routine dull life of their busy schedule.

The sea beach town of Alibagh was urbanized by Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre, the Naval Chief of Shivaji Maharaj on dates back to the 17th century. One of the major attractions of the municipality is its serene beach, which boasts of exotic locales and navy blue waters. Apart from that, it has nine other seashores, located in the surrounding area. All these beaches collectively boost the tourism industry of Alibag.

Kulaba Fort, another attraction nearby the place is situated just off the main seashore of the town. Though, it can be visited only during small tide, when the waters have receded back to the sea. However, Alibaug has much to offer in terms of tourism, it is visited by a reasonable number of visitors and this is what adds to its allure. The tranquility that this coastal town offers is hardly available in most of the other beach resorts of India. So, don’t miss to explore the sun and sand at the coastal town of Alibagh.