10 ALLURING BEACHES THAT NEED TO BE VISITED IN ALIBAUG presentation

About This Presentation

Transcript and Presenter's Notes

Title: 10 ALLURING BEACHES THAT NEED TO BE VISITED IN ALIBAUG

1
10 ALLURING BEACHES THAT NEED TO BE VISITED IN
ALIBAUG
2
10 ALLURING BEACHES THAT NEED TO BE VISITED IN
ALIBAUG

The perpetual grind of modern life exhausts the
soul and saps the body of vitality. You need some
rest and something more to provide fresh oxygen
to the body and the soul. The ensemble of
pristine sea beach, expansive sea, cool sea
breeze, and the sight of gentle sea waves
breaking into an uncluttered coastline can
transport your feelings to a different world and
provide fresh oxygen to your exhausted body and
mind. Alibaug on the Konkan coastline can offer
you just that and more. If you love to immerse
yourself in nature and just witness nature in its
natural flow, this is the place to be in. Beaches
in Alibaug can certainly do justice to your weary
mind and fatigued body and reinvigorate your
senses.
Alibaug is a laidback town situated on the
coastline of the Arabian Sea bordered by the
Konkan plateau. It boasts of some of the
loveliest beaches with unspoiled beauty since
tourist influx has not yet assumed gigantic
proportions in many of these beaches. Indeed,
there are a number of beaches here. they also
offer a peep into history through ruinous forts
and churches standing off the coastlines of
Alibaug.

3
10 ALLURING BEACHES THAT NEED TO BE VISITED IN
ALIBAUG

Alibaug is a popular weekend destination for
people living in and around Mumbai, Pune, and
such other places because of its family beaches.
This quiet seaside small village is also peppered
with lush plantations of jackfruits, coconuts,
mangoes, and other vegetables and fruits common
to coastal regions.
Alibaug is indeed an attractive place for
vacation with family, friends, and colleagues. If
you crave for fun activities there are a lot of
them here. Alibaug beaches are magical and can
cast a spell on you.
Reaching Alibaug is also easy. You need to take a
ferry from the Gateway of India in Mumbai and
reach Mandwa Port. From there, it is just a short
rickshaw ride to the alluring beaches of Alibaug.
Visit the sunset points, enjoy some moments of
solitude with nature, and share this with your
family, friends or colleagues.

4
Top 10 Beaches To Visit In Alibaug

Alibaug Beach
Nagaon Beach
Kashid Beach
Murud Beach
Rewas Beach
Kasim Beach
Varsoli Beach
Korlai Beach
Mandwa Beach
Akshi Beach

5
1. Alibaug Beach

It is one of the most sought after family beaches
in Alibaug. The deep blue sea in the front and
the undulating landscape covered in a green
canopy and dotted with coconut trees in the back
make for a magical combination. Take a short boat
ride from the beach and reach the ruins of the
Kolaba Fort. Experience the fort standing as mute
testimony to medieval warfare and architecture.
This fort also used to be the headquarters of the
Maratha Army once upon a time. Nearby, you can
also visit the Ganpati Temple, a monument that is
about 400 years old. Apart from the natural
beauty that this place has on offer and the place
of interest, the clean beach evokes reverence
among its visitors.

6
2. Nagaon Beach
7
2. Nagaon Beach

Arguably, this is among the most pristine family
beaches in Alibaug, It is clean and uncluttered
with just the blue sea, surf, and the pristine
white sand spanning your horizon. The clean beach
and unfettered coastline make this one of the
loveliest beaches for people who love to spend a
few hours of solitude on the seashore soaking in
the sights and sounds of the deep blue sea. The
sunset point on this beach offers a charming view
of the setting sun. It is also near some other
beaches like Akshi Beach. It is for this reason
that there are many residents around this place.
Here you can engage in various fun activities and
water sports too. Near the beach, you can find
betel nut and coconut plantations that entrench
the feeling of sleepy villages living by the sea
far away from the grind of bustling cities.

8
3. Kashid Beach
9
3. Kashid Beach

The Kashid Beach can be found in the Northern
corner of the Konkan Plateau, about 30 kilometres
away from Alibaug. Visitors to this beach are
awestruck by the symphony of colours that they
get to see here. The deep blue waters of the sea,
the lush green canopy on the shore, the white
sand extending to the rocky hills on either side
or the charming silvery rivulets emanating from
the sea create a magical combination. This beach
too has not seen a surge in tourism as yet and
has been able to hold on to its pristine beauty.
The groves of casuarina trees surrounding the
rocky terrain in the horizon add to the
attraction. There is a good footfall on the beach
during the weekends, and it boasts of some nice
sunset points. Despite that, the beach is mostly
uncluttered. The incredible waves of the sea here
offer a perfect opportunity for surfing and other
fun activities and adventure sports.

10
4. Murud Beach
11
4. Murud Beach

The sight of the sea breaking into layers of
white surfs on the jagged and rocky coastline of
Murud Beach can make you hold your breath for
some time. It is celestial, pristine, and
peaceful. It also serves as a vantage point for
sailing to the Janjira Fort, an impressive fort
surrounded by water. Indeed, it is not just the
beauty of the coastline around the Murud Beach,
but also the charm of this splendid island fort
of Janjira that attracts tourists and evokes a
passion about medieval architecture. This
peaceful and serene retreat with an excellent
view of the sea dotted by the rock-solid Janjira
Fort and sunset points is a heaven for tourists.
There are a number of resorts, homestays, and
hotels around the beach, but that does not make
the beach crowded. The seafloor here is a mix of
both smooth and rocky. You can venture into the
water to swim or play, but be careful not to go
deeper. There is an opportunity for various fun
activities and sports like para-sailing,
paragliding, etc. A stroll down the beach can
help you soak in the environment. You can also
take a short ferry ride to the Janzira Fort. The
USP of this fort is that it has remained
unconquered despite repeated attempts by various
invaders like the British, Dutch, Marathas, etc.

12
5. Rewas Beach

Rewas Beach is a unique arch-shaped beach that is
relatively less populated compared to other
family beaches in Alibaug. It offers perennially
pleasant weather throughout the year, and this is
a big reason why this is one of the best family
beaches in Alibaug. There are several hotels and
resorts around the beach. You can indulge in fun
activities or just chill out with family or
friends. There is a jetty between Rewas Beach and
Alibaug Beach, which offers a stunning view of
the black sand Uran Beach of Navi Mumbai. In
fact, the beach is popular mostly for the ferry
service that operates from this place to Mumbai.
Apart from Mandwa Jetty, this is another jetty
that people use to go to Mumbai. You can even
carry your two-wheeler on the ferry and enjoy an
exhilarating bike ride along the coast of some of
the best sea beaches in India.

13
6. Kashim Beach

This part of the Alibaug coastline is relatively
offbeat and therefore unexplored to date. This is
why Kashim Beach has been able to hold on to its
pristine beauty and old world charm to some
extent. It is a perfect beach for those who like
to spend some lonely moments with nature. The
long coastline of the sea here seems like
extending till the horizon. The sand of the beach
has not seen the footfall of many travellers and
therefore wears a desolate and serene look. It is
an ideal getaway for bohemian souls who like to
explore alone and seek solitude with nature. It
can also be a nice family beach if you like to
gel with your family members or friends in the
midst of nature undisturbed by the cacophony of
tourists.

14
7. Varsoli Beach
15
7. Varsoli Beach

Situated in the Raigarh area of Alibaug, the
Varsoli Beach doubles up as a naval base for the
Indian Navy. The beach is a popular destination
for tourists as it is blessed with ample natural
beauty. The long coastline is dotted with rocky
stretches. As the seawater strikes these
stretches it breaks into multiple layers of the
surf. On a moonlit night, this can be a wonderful
sight to behold. The sight of casuarina trees
lining on the shore look picture perfect. You can
also engage in fun activities like parasailing,
banana boat rides, water jets, etc. Indeed, the
beach beckons tourists with ample adrenaline
pumping activities as well as natural bounty.

16
8. Korlai Beach

Lying on a desolate stretch of a nondescript
village lies one of the most historically
significant and naturally endowed family beaches.
The Korlai Beach is located near the Korlai
Village of Alibaug. The sea beach here has a
tranquil shoreline with a unique combination of
white and dark sands. The town of Korlai adjacent
to the beach hosts many Portuguese-speaking
people, a reminiscent of Portuguese occupation of
this area. However, these people are not of
Portuguese descent they are original inhabitants
of this land. Among the places to see is the
Korlai Fort, located inside the sea. There is a
bridge connecting the beach to the fort, which
tourists can use to visit the fort. There is also
a land connection between the beach and the
village through a strip of land passing through
the Korlai Village. The fort was built by the
Portuguese and at the entrance of the fort lies
an engraving in Portuguese, which, when
translated, means no entry without battle.
There are seven doors in the fort. It also has a
church, a temple, and a well for sweet water
supply, which are now lying in disuse. A
lighthouse is still standing there and is still
being utilized for the route. Indeed, Korlai
Beach is one of the few beaches in Alibaug, which
offers a unique combination of ample historical
relics, quaint natural beauty, and sunset points.

17
9. Mandwa Beach
18
9. Mandwa Beach

Missing a trip to the Mandwa Beach means an
incomplete tour of beaches in Alibaug. The view
of the hillock covered with a green canopy just
beyond the beach on one side and the vast expanse
of blue water apart from it beckons travellers
like nothing else. It is also one of the most
commonly visited beaches in Alibaug because of
the ferry service Mumbai and Mandawa Port.
Despite being so popular, it is a peaceful beach
where weary city dwellers come to spend some time
in solitude amidst nature. The white sand, the
alluring shade of palm trees, and the lure of the
hillock covered with green beckons travellers
from all places. The adjacent village has a
unique charm of its own. Apart from the beach,
there are a number of plantations of mango,
banana, and coconut along with the shoreline.

19
10. Akshi Beach
20
10. Akshi Beach

This may well be one of the cleanest,
clutter-free, and scenically located beaches in
Alibaug. Akshi Beach is a secluded beach lying
between Alibaug Beach and Nagaon Beach. It has
not yet seen much of an influx of tourists and is
mostly populated by local people. This also means
that this is one beach where you can enjoy the
life of the locals by the sea in all its
vivacity. There are some beach cottages and
homestays on the beach where you can enjoy the
pristine beauty of the beach and the surrounding
natural nook. Waking up to the sound of wind
blowing through the casuarina trees and the sound
of seagulls right on the beach can be an
altogether different experience.
Essentially, the beaches in Alibaug have a
variety of sights, sounds, and activities on
offer. There are family beaches, beaches immersed
in solitude as well as beaches where you can
indulge in some heart pumping and fun activities.
If you have not seen Alibaug beaches, you are
definitely missing a significant part of beaches
in India. Pack your bags the alluring beaches of
Alibaug are beckoning.