About Alibag

Alibag is a coastal city and a municipal council in Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is part of the Mumbai metropolitan area, approximately 96 kilometers from Mumbai and 143 kilometers from Pune. The locality belongs to the Konkan district and is known for its villas, beaches and beautiful scenery. It is very prominent as a weekend stay in Mumbai and Pune. It is the shrine of Goddess Sri Padmakshi Renuka and thousands of people go there every day to worship.

The key amenities of the locality such as hospitals, schools, colleges, mosques, temples, malls, supermarkets, banks, ATMs, petrol Bunks, local parks, Beaches restaurants, etc. are nearby. The locality has a new Government Medical College for education for medical students in the district. The medical college helps in the need for district medical vacancies for the local population. The area is known for its beaches like Varsoli Beach and Alibag Beach. The beach offers a stunning view of the Gateway of India from its bay.

Means of transportation include road, rail and boat services. The nearest jetty is Mandwa from where catamaran/ferry services are available to the Gateway of India, Mumbai.