Alibag or Alibaug is a coastal town in the Konkan region of Maharashtra,
India. It is headquarters of the Raigad district. It is situated at 18°38'29?N,
72°52'20?E, around 35 km south of Mumbai and is a popular weekend
getaway for the citizens of Mumbai. It is also a popular center for business
conferences during rest of the week. Alibag is very popular with the Mumbai's
affluent residents. Most of them own farms and bungalows here which are
often a few hundred metres from the sea shore. The town and its surrounding
villages are the historic hinterland of Bene Israeli Jews. There is a
Jewish synagogue in the "Israel Ali" area of the town.
Other Attraction
Kolaba (or Kulaba) fort (Not to be confused with Colaba): It is situated
in the sea at a distance of 1-2 km from the Alibag shores. At the time
of fall, one can walk to the fort in waist-deep water. However, during
the tide, boats need to be used.
Kanakeshwar temple: It is situated on a hill near Mapgaon village, about
12 km away from Alibag and falls on the way to Mandawa.
Tower of St. Barbara.
Chaul: It is a historic town situated about 15 km away
from Alibag. It is famous for its Portuguese ruins, an old church, a
synagogue, Buddhist caves, the Hamam Khana and a temple.
Vikram Vinayak Temple or Birla Temple, Salav
It is situated about 20 km away from Alibag, on the way to Janjira.
Sagargarh
Kanhoji Angre Samadhi
Uma-Maheshwar temple
Balaji temple
Murud-Janjira: Janjira is the legendary fort situated
not very far from Alibag
