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Voykit pocket guide · India
Kashid
Spend a half day to a full day at Kashid beach; ideal as a day‑trip from Mumbai or Alibag.
Kashid is a small coastal town near Alibag, famous for its quiet beach, Janjira Fort and nearby wildlife sanctuary. It is best enjoyed in a few hours, with optional short trips to Murud or Revdanda.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Stay
- 0–1 (day‑trip) or 1 if staying at a resort nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,000–3,500 excl. bed · High ₹3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Medical 108
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Poha snack | ₹50–80 |
| Coconut water | ₹30–50 |
| Bike rental (hour) | ₹150–250 |
| Ferry to Janjira Fort | ₹100–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BOM · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
- ≈ 2 h by road to Alibag, then bus/tempo to Kashid
Typical fares
- Mumbai → Alibag bus
- ≈ ₹150, 2 h (check)
- Alibag → Kashid tempo
- ≈ ₹250, 25 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Frequent MSRTC buses from Mumbai/Thane to Alibag, then shared tempos (≈25 min) to Kashid. Local auto‑rickshaws and bicycle rentals are common for short beach walks.
See and do
Known for
- Kashid Beach
- Janjira Fort boat trips
- Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Murud Beach | Tempo from Kashid, ~15 min | ≈30 min round trip |
| Revdanda Portuguese Fort | Tempo + walk, ~8 km (5 mi) northTempo + walk, ~5 mi (8 km) north | ≈45 min |
| Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary | Tempo to Kashid, then taxi or bike, ~10 km (6.2 mi)Tempo to Kashid, then taxi or bike, ~6.2 mi (10 km) | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Prakruti Resort
- Beach‑front, basic rooms
- Kashid Beach Resort
- Mid‑range, sea views
- Devrai Farm House
- Homestay 10 km (6.2 mi) north, bungalow & cottagesHomestay 6.2 mi (10 km) north, bungalow & cottages
- Malhar Villa
- Villa with pool near Borli, 10 km (6.2 mi) northVilla with pool near Borli, 6.2 mi (10 km) north
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is this? | यह कितने का है?yeh kitne ka hai? |
| Can I pay by card? | क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ?kya card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon? |
| Where is the bathroom? | शौचालय कहाँ है?shauchalay kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus and tempo schedules vary; check timings at Alibag bus depot (check).
- High tide can reduce beach space; avoid swimming after dark (check).
- No formal lifeguard service; keep an eye on currents.
Generally safe; watch for strong currents and occasional petty theft; keep valuables secure and avoid swimming after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kashid yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (day‑trip) or 1 if staying at a resort nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kashid Beach
- Janjira Fort boat trips
- Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Kashid, revision 5290447 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5290447
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kashid). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.