Mandwa and Kihim Beach
120 km from Mumbai, towards the north of Alibag is the Mandwa and Kihim Beach. The Mandwa and Kihim Beach is an ideal place to spend some time away from the hustle bustle of the city. With overwhelming scenic beauty Mandwa and Kihim Beach are worth visiting.
Tourists come here to get the magnificent glimpse of the Gateway of India, on a clear day, from the Mandwa beach. But the most popular tourist attraction of these two beaches is the tent holiday at Kihim. Dense woods, varieties of rare and wild flowers, butterflies, birds – there is everything one can dream about in a holiday.
Location: Alibag.
How to reach: By Air: Nearest airport is Mumbai, 136 kms.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Panvel, 85 kms. On Diva – Panvel section of Central Railway.
By Road:
Mumbai – Panvel – Pen – Alibag – Kihim, 136 kms.
Alibag – Kihim, 12 kms.
Panvel – Kihim, 85 kms. State Transport buses ply from Mumbai to Alibag and Alibag, Rewas to Kihim.
By Sea: Nearest seaport is Rewas, 6 km. from Kihim. Regular ferry service is available between Mumbai – Rewas (except during monsoon).
Accomodation: Privatised Resort of MTDC. Fully furnished tents ( except during monsoon).