Alibag Overview

The small town of Alibaug, which is sometimes written as Alibaug, is on the coast of Maharashtra. It is in the Konkan area, famous for its beaches, houses, and beautiful scenery. Alibaug is a famous place for people from Mumbai and Pune to go on the weekends, and it offers many exciting places to visit in Alibaug.

The dry season is a great time for water sports in the city. Parasailing, banana boats, jet skis, and speed boats are all very popular. Most tourist families stay in the city for at least one night, and some stay for several nights.

Why is Alibaug so famous?

Alibaug is well-known for its pretty beaches, old forts, and closeness to Mumbai. Because of this, many tourists and famous people like to spend the weekend there. There are water sports in the town, as well as a laid-back vibe and historic places to see, such as Kolaba Fort. 

Which month is best to visit?

For beach fun in Alibaug, November through March is the best time to go because the weather is dry and cool. It's not the peak season during the monsoon season, which lasts from June to September. One more thing: the boat service between Mumbai and Alibaug doesn't work when it rains.

From March on, it gets hotter and stays that way until June. However, many families come here for the summer because it's close to Mumbai and Pune, and several Alibaug tour packages are available year-round to suit different travel preferences.

History of Alibaug

"Ashtagare" (Eight Villages) included Revdanda, Chaul, Nagaon, Akshi, Varsoli, Thal, Navgaon, Kihim, and Aawas in Alibaug's neighborhood. Hindus, Muslims, Portuguese Christians, Bene Israel Jews, and Parsis lived there. In addition to its beauty, this place is historically significant. Alibag is a contraction of ‘Ali' (person) and 'Bag/Baag/Baug' (garden).

So Alibag/Alibaug means 'Ali's Garden.' Legend has it that Ali/Eli, a wealthy Bene Israeli, dug several regional wells and gardens. Several mango and coconut plants were in his gardens. Thus, the natives dubbed it “Alichi Bagh" and later Alibaug.

Places to visit in Alibaug

A weekend trip or a short trip to Alibaug is a great idea because there are so many beautiful places to see there. You want to come back here more and more because of the beautiful nature and happy vibes. There are many places to visit in Maharashtra, including Kanakeshwar Forest, Khanderi Fort, Akshi Beach, Rewas Jetty, Magnetic Observatory, Raigad Bazaar, Vikram Vinayak Temple, and more.

How to reach Alibaug?

Looking for easy and cheap ways to get to the Kolaba Fort? Here are some ideas:

By Air: People can use Mumbai International Airport if they want to come by plane. The airport is 100 km away, and it takes two to three hours to get to the fort by car, bus, or boat.

By Train: The next-closest train stop, "Pen," is about 28 km away and is another fast way to get there. It is between Mumbai and Goa so you can take the bus or a cab.

By Road: Many buses leave daily from towns close to Alibaug, or you can drive yourself, which is also a good choice.