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Alibaug : Alibaug the king of the beaches in Maharashtra, India. True to its fame, you are assured for a royal treat! Alibaug in true sagacity is the festive spot for any ocean Lover! Alibaug is eminent for its fresh air, clean waters and clean sands. Rekindle your mystic sense among the tranquil, sleepy, confabulation of fishing hamlets with pallid and unsoiled beaches.

 alibaugh beach #Alibaug beach 

One of the main beaches of the Konkan region, Alibaug beach has the darkest sands and is pristinely beautiful. The beach is named after the Mazhar of Ali Shah Bawa, located at the heart of the town. Kolaba fort is visible from the beach. For the safety of the tourists, the government has built a platform here.

 

#Kolaba fort

Lined across the horizon at the Alibaug beach, the Kolaba fort is at a distance of 1km from the beach. The fort was constructed by the great Maratha warrior, Shivaji Maharaj. It is a massively constructed structure 25 ft high, 350 ft wide and a sprawling 900 ft. Long.

 Kolaba fort
 Hanuman Temple #Hanuman temple 

Located within the premises of Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple, the Hanuman temple is 13kms away from Alibaug. God Hanuman, an ardent devotee of Lord Rama is worshipped here. The scenic beauty of this temple that is located on a hill top is absolutely breathtaking. One should visit the place to believe in its serene and intricate beauty.

#KanakeshwarDevasthan Temple
Popular as Shiva temple, at a distance of about 13 kms from Alibaug is the Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple, located on a hill at an altitude of 900 feet. Climb some 5000 odd steps to reach this this temple.
 kanakeshwar-devasthan
 kihim beach #Kihim beach

Kihim Beach is situated 12 km from Alibaug and 120 km from Mumbai. The beach lies to the north of the city and is surrounded by various trees with colourful butterflies, coconut trees and wild flowers.
The Kihim Beach retains its natural beauty as it is an undiscovered land. Beautiful migratory and resident birds are found in abundance at the beach, which attract tourists in large number.Kolaba Fort is situated in the vicinity of the beach and can be seen from a distance.Travellers visiting the sight can see tents with modern facilities present at the beach.

 

 

#Janjira Fort

Janjira Fort is a 16th century fort surrounded by the Arabian Sea and is one of the strongest marine forts of India. It was once owned by the Siddi Dynasty and has survived numerous attacks of the British.
The fort was built by the Koli Chief in the 15th century and originally had wooden architecture. This fort was later captivated by the General of Nizamshah of Ahmednagar, Pir. The fort is encircled by nineteen round bastions. The turrets and towers of the fort were used for keeping ammunitions. The outer gate of the fort has a figure of a tiger with an elephant captured in its claws.

 janjira fort
 Garambi Falls #Garambi Falls
The Garambi Falls and its surroundings are a visual treat to the eyes during the monsoons. Water cascades down from a height of 100 feet and is pure and is suitable for drinking. The falls is not a perennial one and is best visited during and immediately after the monsoon.
#Gol Gumbaz

Gol Gumbaz is one of the most famous architectural marvels of Murud Janjira.Built during the 1600’s the Gol Gumbaz is the tomb of Mohammad Adil Shah,the former ruler of Bijapur.The seven storied Gol Gumbaz attracts a large number of tourists,architecture lovers and historians.Built in an octagonal shape,the Gol Gumbaz is famous for its unique acoustic movement with sounds echoing back nine times.

 Gol-Gumbaz
 kashid-beach #Kashid beach
Kashid is popular mainly because of its white sand, blue seas, green mountains, paddy fields, and rivulets. Kashid has a 3 km stretch of beach tucked in between two rocky hillocks with Casuarina groves all along the seashore. This is by far the best beach in this part of the Konkan region and, though absolutely deserted on weekdays, the town can attract its fair share of week-end holiday makers. There are a few small hotels in Kashid as the rest of the area is privately owned. Best option to stay here to stay in cottages owned by local people.It costs 1000 Rs for a room on weekends. They offer konkani fish thali which is very sumptuous.The waves here are unusually high and can be a paradise for surfing. The waves can reach a height of 5–6 feet even during the non-monsoon months. However they are dangerously high during the monsoons and surfing is not recommended during the months of June to September.Kashid was not known as a tourist attraction till the mid 90s. It was only after travelers to Murud Janjira started stopping to spend some time after noticing the beauty of the beach .

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