Murud Beach in Alibaugh

About Murud Beach
Murud  was the old capital of the state of janjira and is located in a little known place about 160 kilometers from Mumbai.  This is a very quite place for an ideal weekend for the family quality time with the children.  There are lots of coconut trees all over the place making the beach line beautiful.  There is a simple and rustic charm about the place, you can go for boating in the sea, sailing and deep sea fishing.  Dattatray temple, Fansad dam, Kashid Beach, God Ganesha temple of Nandgaon are some of the places to visit the nearby. The Roads in Murud are clean and pretty lined with trees on both sides and at places the road goes parellel to the beach.  It will be beautiful to watch as you drive along the road.

Best time to visit Murud Beach
Murud is located on the coast line which has a pleasant climate. You can visit Murud Beach any time of the year.  But beware of the sea during the monsoons   and in the rainy season. The sea might get rough  and signals for dangers are there.

Accommodation facilities at Murud Beach
You can find some hotels at the Murud Beach. You can also stay in Alibaugh and then make it a day visit to the Murud Beach.

Gold Swan Resort
Darbar Road
Murud Janjira
Maharashtra - 402401
India
Tel: 02144 - 274078
www.goldswanresort.com

Sand Piper Resorts 
Idgah Road
Behind Murud Police Station
Murud Janjeera
Maharashtra - 402401
India
Tel: 02144 - 274166
www.sandpiperresorts.com

How to Reach Murud Beach?
If you are travelling by air from abroad or from somewhere inside inside India, you have to reach Mumbai International airport. From there the beach is about 160 kilometers.
You can get cabs, private vehicles and Bus transport to go to Murud Beach from Mumbai. The Road is good amd motorable but still it takes about 4-5 hours to reach the place.   From Alibaugh it is about 53 kilometers to Murud Beach.
If you are travelling by rail Pen is the nearest Railway station and is about 80 kilometers away.
You can also travel by sea if you are interested . You can get into a catamaran from the Gateway of India in Mumbai to mandwa in Alibag or by ferry from  Mazgaon to the (Bhaucha Dhakka) to Rewas (Alibag).
From Mandwa or Rewas, you can take to the road transport. Catamaran and ferry Services will remain suspended during rainy season.