Weekend Beach Getaway if you can't make it to Goa

At just about a 100 kilometers from Mumbai, is Alibaug which many people consider as a perfect weekend getaway. It falls under the Raigad district of Maharashtra and is the closest place one can go to in just under a 2.5 hour drive. Most of its beaches are rocky and sandy with a dense cover of trees towards the shores.

Kihim

Kihim, being slightly less crowded than the main Alibaug town, has a lot of hidden treasures. Walking along the roads and bylanes to the beach here is pleasant. One will find many migratory birds here and even various kinds of butterflies! There are a quite a few MTDC approved resorts and family stays.

If visiting during the monsoons, one of the best place to stay at is Sanidhya resort which provides amazing seafood as well as non-veg. Konkan cuisine.

Places to visit:

Kihim Beach: Kihim beach is not as clean as one would expect. One can avail of various activities such as parasailing, banana boat rides, etc. However one should think twice about safety here as they don’t really have the licenses to host these activities.

Kihim Pond: This pond is just off the Alibaug Rewas road as you enter Kihim. The atmosphere around the pond is very calm and relaxing as you stroll amidst the trees. You will find a few locals around it most of the time. During the mornings and evenings you will see the villagers washing their clothes and even bathing their cows here. There is a small temple on one side of the lake with steps leading to the lake. This is one of the most peaceful spots to catch the sunrise as one can sit and watch the sun’s rays shimmering over the pond.