Alibaug Sightseeing

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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