10 Things to Do in Alibaug
Alibaug is a popular coastal getaway in the Konkan region, roughly a 2-3 hour drive south of Mumbai, known for its clean beaches, sea forts and laid-back weekend resorts. It is easily reached by road via the Mumbai-Pune route or by a short ferry from Mumbai to Mandwa.
The best way to experience Alibaug and the attractions around it is without the stress of driving, parking or directions. With a chauffeur-driven car from Sudarshan Cars, you get a local driver who doubles as a guide, so you can focus on the sights while we handle the road. Here are the top 10 things to do in Alibaug.
1. Alibaug Beach
The town’s main black-sand beach, famous for sunset views with the offshore Kolaba Fort visible across the water at low tide.
2. Kolaba Fort
A 17th-century sea fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, reachable on foot across the sand at low tide and home to old cannons and temples.
3. Kashid Beach
One of the cleanest beaches in the area, about 30 km from Alibaug, with white sand, clear water and casuarina groves ideal for relaxing.
4. Nagaon Beach
A long beach lined with cypress trees, popular for water sports like jet-skiing, banana boat rides and parasailing.
5. Murud-Janjira Fort
A formidable island fort about 50 km from Alibaug, reached by boat from Rajpuri jetty and famed for never being conquered.
6. Kanakeshwar Forest and Temple
A hilltop Shiva temple set in a dense forest reached by a climb of around 5,000 steps, offering cool breezes and birdwatching.
7. Varsoli Beach
A quieter, secluded beach on the outskirts of town with calmer waters and a more tranquil, tree-lined seafront.
8. Revdanda Fort
Atmospheric ruins of a 16th-century Portuguese fort wrapped in greenery beside Revdanda beach, about 18 km from Alibaug.
9. Khanderi Island
A small fortified island off the coast with a British-era lighthouse, reached by boat and linked to Maratha naval history.
10. Mandwa Beach and Jetty
The arrival point for ferries from Mumbai, with a clean beach, palm groves and views back across the harbour towards the city.
Explore Alibaug with a Chauffeur-Driven Car
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