Thursday, December 18, 2008

Other attractions near alibag

Kolaba (or Kulaba) fort (Not to be confused with Colaba in Mumbai): Is situated in the sea at a distance of 1-2 km from the Alibag shores. During low tide one can walk to the fort as the water recedes behind the fort. However, during high tide a boat is needed.

Kanakeshwar temple: Is situated on a hill near Mapgaon village, about 12 km away from Alibag and falls on the way to Mandawa.

Tower of St. Barbara.

Chaul: Is a historic town situated about 15 km away from Alibag. It is famous for its Portuguese ruins, an old church, a synagogue, Buddhist caves, the Hamam Khana and a temple.

Vikram Vinayak Temple or Birla Temple, Salav: Is situated about 20 km away from Alibag, on the way to Janjira.

Sagargarh

Kanhoji Angre Samadhi

Uma-Maheshwar temple

Balaji temple

Murud-Janjira: Janjira is the legendary fort situated not very far from Alibag.

Datta Mandir: situated at bhowale,2 km away from chaul.

Hingulja Mandir: Situated near datta mandir,historic temple built by pandwas.

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