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Kihim Beach
800 m from Sanidhya Resort
It is situated 12 km off Alibag to the north. Along Alibag – Rewas
Road, you turn left at Chondhi to reach Kihim, a favourite tourist
destination. A long stretch of white sand dotted by beautiful
farmhouses, clean sea water, and thick vegetation all along the shore
make it a loved retreat. In the laid-back, quiet village.
Kankeshwar Mandir
6.7 km km from Sanidhya Resort
Popular as Shiva temple, at a distance of about 13 km from Alibag is
the Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple, located on a hill at an altitude of
900 feet. This ancient temple was built by Raja Ramdeorai Yadav. The
height of the Shiv temple is 54 ft. The front gate has Lion sculpture on
both sides with traditional lamp-pillars (deepmaal) in front. The 4 ft.
long 'Pindi' of Lord Shiv is Silver plated.
Awas Beach
9.2 km from Sanidhya Resort
Located a little on the outskirts of Alibag, Awas Beach is a beautiful stretch of golden sands lined with casuarina and suru trees. The beach
rarely has visitors which means it is ideal for romantic getaways or to
spend quality time in solitude. Here, you will find cleaner shores,
quieter aesthetics and an overall gorgeous view!
Sasawane Beach
11 km from Sanidhya Resort
Along the same Alibag – Rewas road, 14 kms off Alibag, you turn left at Awas to reach Sasawane, which is 6 km from the main road. The unique feature is that the Mumbai shore is just opposite! At night the illuminated Mumbai shoreline is a thing to watch! Just like Kihim, private lodging and boarding facility is easily available. Another attraction is the bungalow of famous sculptor Late Mr. Karmarkar, where his exquisite originals are on display.
Varsoli Beach
10 Km away from Sanidhya Resort!
Located just 3 km away from the city, Varsoli beach serves as a naval base for Indian army and is also known for its variety of adventure sports. From
the adventurous ride on the banana boat to the amazing experience of
soaring high while parasailing, jet ski and motorbike ride you can enjoy a
variety of adventure sports. Being situated away from the main touristic
beaches of Alibag, the cost of adventure sports is comparatively cheaper.
Alibag Beach
12 Km away from Sanidhya Resort!
Located along the coast of the Arabian Sea, the Alibag Beach is a picturesque stretch of sand situated in Maharashtra. It is the main
beach in the town which is quite a popular. The beach is reasonably
clean, free from noise and air pollution, which make it a favourite
tourist site. There are several tourism places in and around the beach
which are often visited by tourists. These include the beautiful
Kolaba Fort and Magnetic Observatory.
Kolaba Fort
12 Km away from Sanidhya Resort!
Situated amidst the Sea and surrounded by Arabian Sea, Kolaba
Fort is one of the most top tourist attractions in Alibag. It is a 300-
year old fort which was a naval station during the regime of Shivaji
Maharaj. One can reach here just by just 10 min walk during the
low tide, but during high tide boat must be hired!
Alibag Magnetic Observatory
12 Km away from Sanidhya Resort!
Established in 1904, this observatory is the only one of its kind in Asia and one of 13 in the whole world, with whom data is exchanged
every 12 minutes. The British period building that houses rare
valuable instruments like a magnetograph is built only in stone, with
no steel used. The observatory records magnetic movement in the
earth's' crust and also magnetic storms caused by solar storms.
Akshi Beach
16.9 Km from Sanidhya Resort!
Akshi is an evergreen village. Just 5 Km from Alibag, generally not
crowded, one can travel by Alibag-Revdanda bus, eight sitter auto
rickshaw or private vehicles to Akshi. It takes approx.15 min. All houses
in the village are built in the deep shadow of coconut, betel-nut trees.
Rameshwar Mandir
25 km from Sanidhya Resort
This ancient shrine of Shiv looks like built in 'Hemadpant' style of
Architecture, though, when it was built is not known. Angre history
references say that it was renovated many times. The structure
comprises of prayer hall (sabhamandap), sanctum sanctorum and 7.62
meter high summit shaped dome. In front of the prayer hall, there are
three tanks (kund) namely Parjanya Kund, Agni kund and Vayoo kund.
Birla Mandir
31 km from Sanidhya Resort
20 kms from Alibag, across Revdanda Bridge, to the left is this
beautiful temple within the Vikram Ispat premises. The towering
dome in exquisite white granite is visible from a long distance.
Situated on a small hillock, you can walk up to the temple over wellpaved stairs. The temple has idols of Shree Radha-Krishnna, Shree
Shiv-Parvati, Goddess Druga and Lord Surya. Entry into the temple
premises is open from 6am to 11.30am and 4.30pm to 9.pm only.
Murud Janjira
63 km from Sanidhya Resort
Murud Janjira Fort is a mighty fortification located on an island off of
the coastal village of Murud, 55 km from Alibag in Maharashtra.
Entry to the fort is free of cost. However, you will need to buy tickets
for the boat ride and pay for the parking, if there is a vehicle. This
fort is a must visit if you are travelling along the Konkan coast in
Maharashtra.
