AWAS - Alibaug
As atmosphere become hotter during these days, I am here to
introduce you a perfect weekend gateway near Mumbai.
Awas Beach is near Mandwa Jetty which is one of most fascinating
and virgin beach to chill out with friend and loved ones. AWAS village is located
close to Kihim, Awas beach is a stretch of beach with suru trees lining its
shores. A vast stretch of sandy beach, Awas beach is a far less crowded beach
and is the best beach to be in if you are looking to be away from everything in
this part of Alibaug
To reach awas best option is to board jetty from gateway of
India and then in same fare you can go till AWAS fata which is around 9 KM from
mandwa jetty. Then you can choose to spend your time in one of resort near
AWAS. There were few popular resorts such as AWAS beach resort, Joglekar
Cottage are few of them you can find details of these on internet. These resorts
provides many modern amenities too such as swimming pool, rain dance, AC
cottages, family rooms etc. Room rents are vary from 500/- to 2000/ per person
with lunch dinner and breakfast.
You can hire anyone of private banglow if you are planning
with your family. Bwach is about 10-15 min walkin from awas village as these is
less crowded beach a whole family or couple can have quality time with each
other.
Near AWAS you can
plan to visit Sasawane beach too which is along the same streach. Some of
villagers offer water sports near Mandwa jetty too or you can plan to visit
Nagaon or Kashid beach which are 15-20 km away from awas.
Here are some beautiful pics in and around Alibaug :
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| Amala Tree |
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| Coconut Tree |
Find below options around AWAS alibaug,
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Karmarkar Shipalaya-Museum (in AWAS)
Mr. Vinayak. P. Karmarkar, born on 2nd October 1891, was
among the most renowned sculptures of all times. Topper of J. J. School of
arts, winner of Lord Meyo Medal and also alumni of Royal Academy; Karmarkar’s
sculptures are a pleasure to see.
There are approximately 200 of them in this museum with
Hira Kolin and Shankhdhwani being the most noted ones. The sculptures are so
beautiful that pictures shown here are not even comparable to the originals.
Make it point to spend an hour or two here.
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Pandwadevi Temple (1 km)- Awas:
Ancient, said being constructed at Pandwa's time.
Ganesh Temple
Ancient, said being constructed at Pandwa's time.
Ganesh Temple
Nageshwar Temple (1 km)- Awas - Awas:
Rare temple of Cobra. Annual celebration called as Tripura Pournima Fair, which is held on previous day, invites 1.5 lakhs of pilgrimages
Rare temple of Cobra. Annual celebration called as Tripura Pournima Fair, which is held on previous day, invites 1.5 lakhs of pilgrimages
Kihim Beach - (2 kms.) from Awas Beach (low tide):
One of the beautiful beaches in the vicinity of Alibag.
One of the beautiful beaches in the vicinity of Alibag.
Alibag City - (18 kms.) from Awas:
District place where all nicely situated in one part of city
Nagav Beach - (25 kms.) from Awas:
One of the beautiful beaches in the vicinity of Alibag
One of the beautiful beaches in the vicinity of Alibag
Birla Temple - (40 kms.) from Awas:
Temple built by industrialist Birla Group when they started their ispat company there. This temple is big & Beautiful.
Temple built by industrialist Birla Group when they started their ispat company there. This temple is big & Beautiful.
Murud Fort - (60 kms.) from Awas:
A fort, consisting of three different forts inside. Huge fort situated close to shore but in deep see
A fort, consisting of three different forts inside. Huge fort situated close to shore but in deep see
From Mandwa jetty to awas phata trip is free which is
included in your ferry fare. Then from awas phata to awas village you can hire
auto which cost 10/- per person.
This is typical konkan village , Enjoy fresh breath in
coconut and mango trees and have fun.
