Alibag is Mumbai's new emerging playground. Just a short pleasurable hop by boat from gateway of India. Isolated beaches, fertile green farmland, occasional forests and scenic mountain vistas are on offer. Right now Alibag is better place to invest in Property it can be direct row land, Commercial property, Residential places, Farm houses etc. Reason is few big giants like Reliance, Tata are planning to do huge investment in this area. Still, considering future opportunities property rates are not that high. Alibag is very near from Proposed New Mumbai SEZ. There is a sanctioned plan for a Rewas-Karanja bridge. Once this comes up, the driving distance and time taken will greatly reduce, as it will cut off Panvel and Pen. There is also a proposal for a Wadala-Uran Sea link. This is a major project which may take quite some time to become reality. It would cause the Mandwa-Alibag area to virtually become a suburb of Mumbai.

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This Alibag practical information guide will offer you insight into most details required to plan your Mumbai trip. A popular tourist destination, Alibag boasts serene beaches, glittering sand, towering coconut groves, cool, pleasant air, tranquil atmosphere and, above all, proximity to Mumbai, the financial capital of India. Lying on the Konkan coast, Alibag falls on the Mumbai to Pune route. While on a tour to Mumbai and Pune, halting in Alibag is a good option.

Language

Hindi is the most preferred language in Alibag, though quite a few Alibag inhabitants speak Marathi.

Currency

Indian rupee is the common currency prevailing in Alibag. You can find ATMs of most of the banks in Alibag.

Climate                                                                                                     

The weather in Alibag remains pleasant throughout the year. However, monsoon time from mid-June to late September is preferred by most of the tourists to plan a sojourn to this part of India.

Transport

There is no dearth of transport facilities in Alibag. Mumbai and Pune are the nearest airports. You can reach Alibag from Mumbai by car, bus, train, or ferry. Ferry service remains suspended from May to October. The catamaran service and hovercrafts are quite popular in Alibag. You can rent a car or taxi from Mumbai or Pune to reach Alibag.

Attractions

Its large numbers of beaches are a great attraction in Alibag. Besides, the historical sights are other popular tourist attractions in Alibag. Kolaba Fort, Tower of St. Barbara, Vikram Vinayak Temple are some of the most popular places of tourist interest in Alibag.

Food

Savor the true taste of Maharashtrian cuisine in Alibag, popular for fresh sea food, particularly fresh fish.