About Alibaug

While Alibaug is mostly renowned as a beach resort, the town is also worth exploring because of its intriguing and surprising past. After escaping persecution in Palestine, the Bene Israeli Jews made land in the region where their ship landed some 2,200 years ago. They retained their religion but assimilated into the local language and culture. Reportedly, the name Alibaug (meaning "Ali garden") was inspired by one of the Jews, a wealthy merchant named Ali who had plantations and orchards.

From the beginning of the 16th century until the Marathas drove them out in the 17th, the Portuguese governed the area. Naval base Kolaba Fort, near Alibaug, was established by Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Later, around the start of the eighteenth century,Kanhoji Angre, the commander of the Maratha Navy, raided British trade ships out of the fort. In an attempt to take the fort, the Portuguese and British came together but were unsuccessful. The British did not actually take possession of the area or the fort until the early 1800s.

The easiest way to get from the Gateway of India in South Mumbai's Colaba district to Alibaug is by boat to Mandwa Jetty. By ferry, Mandawa Jetty can be reached in around one hour, or in twenty minutes by speedboat. By bus or auto rickshaw, it takes an additional 30 to 45 minutes to get to the beach from the jetty. The cost of the ferry includes the bus.

All year round, from roughly 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., ferries run, with the exception of the monsoon season, which runs from June to September. The weather will determine when services restart, but they often do so in late August.

Try Uber's new app-based Uber BOAT service if cost is not a concern. It was introduced in January 2019 and offers speed boat rentals between Mandawa Jetty in Alibaug, Gujarat, and Mumbai. Every day, the service is available from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Up to eight people can fit in a speed boat, which costs 5,700 rupees one way. For groups of ten or more people, a larger boat costs 9,500 rupees per person, one way.

Up to 500 passengers and 180 cars can travel on the round-the-clock Ro-Ro ferry service from Bhaucha Dhakka Ferry Wharf (at the dockyards near Mazgaon) to Mandwa, which will run during the monsoon season.

Additionally, older ferries that transport both bikes and passengers depart from Bhaucha Dhakka Ferry Wharf. The ferries run to Revas Jetty and take around an hour and a half to arrive.

If you're driving, you can get to Alibaug via the Mumbai-Goa Highway (NH-17). Depending on traffic, the drive from Mumbai takes three to four hours.

Few options are available at Alibaug. These options are almost in all ranges as per our pocket. You can stay at hotels, resort or Home stay, you can easy reach there by vehicles. While choosing the place for stay one has to know whether it’s offered pure Veg. or Non Veg. or Sea foods. In Alibaug there are several local families who have turned out their village houses in to tourist cottages. This is very simple, cheap & clean option. One can approach them for economical stay. You can take single, double bed or you can take hall for group to halt at few places. We will suggest you some budget accommodation at Alibaug.

Visit Alibaug between November and February, when the weather is cool and dry. The temperature begins to rise in March, just before the monsoon season begins in June. Alibaug has become a popular weekend destination due to its proximity to Mumbai and Pune, and it is frequently busy during these times. Summer school holidays in April and May, as well as the festival season around Diwali in October or November, are other busy seasons. The weekdays are the most tranquil.

During the monsoon, when the tides are high and the seas are harsh, Alibaug becomes perilous. There have been reports of persons drowning after being washed away from Kolaba Fort. As a result, it's recommended to stay away from the water during this time of year.

Since it’s a coastal belt the weather in Alibaug tends to get a bit warmer during March to May and have an average temperature of around 30-34 degree C. The winters are cooler and range from about 18 degree C to around 34 Degree C. Alibaug receives high to moderate rainfall during monsoon.

Winter is the best season to visit Alibaug Beach as the temperature is cool and pleasant in Winter. Winter starts from November to February. If you visiting Alibaug beach in summer as the temperature goes as 32 Degree.

ALIBAUG WEATHER

Please do not throw plastic or any form of garbage carelessly on the beach as it is a threat to the health of Environment, Stray dogs, Birds and Fishes that eat garbage to find food.

This is a critical problem and can be taken care of by making it a practice of throwing DRY and WET garbage in their respective Garbage Bins.

Garbage emits bad fumes into the environment that are dangerous to inhale. This make the environment and the beach unattractive for tourists visiting the beach.

Lets work together towards CLEAN INDIA, GREEN INDIA and support SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN. SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN.

– Don´t swim in prohibited notice area – Don´t swim far from shore – Don´t swim in low tide – Don´t cross two ft water level – Don´t drink and swim – Don´t swim at night – Protect eye and mouth from water – Try to swim on your back – Don´t Dive – Keep your childrent safe watching

Boardwalk by Flamboyante is a hip beachside restaurant and bar at the new Mandwa Port precinct at the jetty. Kiki's Cafe and Deli, which also faces the seaside, is a popular breakfast restaurant with quirky design.

Hotel Sanman is the place to go for delectable Konkani-style seafood. This restaurant has been in operation for over 35 years. It is located in Alibaug town on Israil Lane, beside Chirag Executive.

Apart from the main beach at Alibaug, which isn't particularly appealing, there are several additional beaches in the vicinity. These are some examples:

Kihim is located 20 minutes north of Alibaug.
Awas to the north of Kihim beach. It's less crowded and quieter, and it's only 30 minutes from Alibaug.
Akshi is located around 10 minutes south of Alibaug.
Nagaon is located 20 minutes south of Alibaug. During high season, it is frequently referred to as "mini Goa."
Revdanda Beach is located 30 min south of Alibaug, “Satkhani” inside Revdanda fort is an attractive location
Chaul Datta Mandir & Hingulja mountain devi caves are unique destination for trekking lovers
Varsoli is located on the fringes of the Alibaug town center