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Alibagअलिबाग
Give Alibag 2 nights: one for the fort and beach, one for Kashid or Murud. Skip it in the monsoon — Mumbai ferries are suspended and beach swimming needs checking.
Alibag is the Raigad district headquarters, a low-rise coastal town about 95 km south of Mumbai, known for its marine forts and beaches. Most visitors come from Mumbai for a weekend: two nights covers the town, the Kolaba fort and one beach run south. It is a beach-and-fort break, not a sightseeing city.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon; ferries suspended, rough sea)
- Airport
- BOM
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Alibag112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Alibag, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyAlibag is a low-crime beach town; the real risks are the sea (currents, no lifeguards), monsoon ferry suspensions and unlit beach roads after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 100 police · 108 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (Road transfer to Alibag via the Mumbai–Goa highway takes several hours; allow a half day).
- Getting aroundAutos run in town and to nearby beaches, shared or hired; between beaches there is little scheduled transport…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
- Budget bedHomestay or guesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedHomestay or guesthouse room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedHomestay or guesthouse room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (Road transfer to Alibag via the Mumbai–Goa highway takes several hours; allow a half day)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Jul (24 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Alibag: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
24 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
22 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Autos run in town and to nearby beaches, shared or hired; between beaches there is little scheduled transport, so a car with driver or your own vehicle is the practical choice. MSRTC buses link Alibag with Mumbai and other Maharashtra towns.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kashid
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Road south via the Alibag–Murud road, about 30 km (19 mi)Road south via the Alibag–Murud road, about 19 mi (30 km)
Longer beach; go on a weekday and leave before dark.
Murud
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h each way
Road south past Kashid, about 45 km (28 mi)Road south past Kashid, about 28 mi (45 km)
Murud-Janjira fort is reached by boat from Rajapuri jetty; check that the service is running before you set out.
Matheran
overnightDoor to door: 3–4 h
Road via Pen and Karjat, then the toy train or a walk up
Too far for a return day from Alibag; sleep one night on the hill.
Karjat
cautionDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Road via Pen and the Mumbai–Pune route
Only worth it if you are heading on to the Western Ghats, not as a day return.
Roha
skipDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Road via the Mumbai–Goa highway, about 40 km (25 mi)Road via the Mumbai–Goa highway, about 25 mi (40 km)
A rail junction, not a sight; useful only as a train connection.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Alibag town
Near the ST stand and the jetty: shops, buses, autos and the walk to Kolaba fort at low tide.
Kihim
Quieter beach north of town with homestays and resorts; good for a first night.
Nagaon
The busiest beach strip south of town, with resorts and beach shacks.
Kashid
About 30 km (19 mi) south; longer beach, more resorts, better for a two-night stay if you have a car.About 19 mi (30 km) south; longer beach, more resorts, better for a two-night stay if you have a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Beach resort double room1 × 2 nights × ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₹3,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Catamaran Mumbai → Rewas, one way2 × ₹190 · bus to Alibag usually included | ₹380 |
| Ferry Mumbai → Rewas, one way2 × ₹120 · bus to Alibag usually included | ₹240 |
| Car with driver, one day1 × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹2,720 |
| Trip total≈ ₹7,490 per person per day, bed included | ₹29,940≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in rupees; travel from Mumbai excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Cutting chai | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali or fish plate at a beach shack | ₹150–400 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto, Alibag town to KihimAgree the fare first | ₹200–350 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Auto, Alibag town to Nagaon | ₹250–400 (≈ US$3–5) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mumbai–Alibag ferries and catamarans are suspended through the monsoon (roughly May–October): check before you plan a boat arrival.
- No railway station in Alibag; the nearest is Pen, about 30 km (19 mi) away.No railway station in Alibag; the nearest is Pen, about 19 mi (30 km) away.
- Swimming is not safe at many beaches — currents and no lifeguards; ask at your stay before you go in.
- Kolaba fort is reached by walking across at low tide only; check the tide table for the day.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 108
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Alibagअलिबाग
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My bed tonight
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कृपया मला या पत्त्यावर घेऊन चलाTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- Police100
- Ambulance108
Embassy
No embassies in Alibag; consulates-general and embassies are in Mumbai.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Catamaran Mumbai (Gateway of India) → Rewas: about ₹190 (≈ US$3) one way, about 2 h, bus to Alibag usually included
- Ferry Mumbai → Rewas: about ₹120 (≈ US$2) one way, about 2 h
- Auto Alibag town → Kihim: ₹200–350 (≈ US$3–4)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- किती रुपये? — How much is it? (kiti rupaye?)
- समुद्रकिनारा कुठे आहे? — Where is the beach? (samudrakinara kuthe aahe?)
- कृपया मला या पत्त्यावर घेऊन चला — Please take me to this address (krupaya mala ya pattyavar gheun chala)
- नको, धन्यवाद — I don't want it, thank you (nako, dhanyavaad)
Autos are the main short-hop transport; agree the fare before you sit in.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alibag. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon; ferries suspended, rough sea) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry and road arrival fixtures from Mumbai: Gateway of India catamaran, MSRTC bus and car timings field-checked, with the monsoon suspension window.
- Four sleep clusters with rescue anchors: Alibag town, Kihim, Nagaon, Kashid.
- Place pages with verified tide windows (Kolaba fort) and eat pages with last orders.
- Monsoon and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.