Thursday 6 May 2021

 The village of Mandwa, which is located nearby, attracts visitors due to the presence of dense coconut trees. The beautiful sunset view from the beach is really picturesque. 
 Mandwa beach in Alibaug is a secluded beach situated close to Mumbai. Due to its isolated nature, this beach has retained its charm nicely!
The beach lies in the  vicinity of the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Regular ferries are available from the Gateway of India to Mandwa jetty to reach the beach.
You can visit this beach throughout the year. October to March is the best time to visit this spot when surrounding environment remains soothing for travel.
How to Reach
By Air
Being a small coastal village, there is no airport in Mandwa. The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, Mumbai, connecting the beach to major cities in India and abroad. The distance from Mumbai Airport to Mandwa is 140km by road; though a more convenient transportation mode exists – ferry or catamaran ride.
By Road
Mandwa beach is well connected from Mumbai and Pune through direct Maharashtra State Transport MSRTC buses. Even private cabs are easily available to reach Mandwa beach.
By Ferry/Catamaran
The shortest and most convenient mode of transportation is via catamaran or ferry, which connects the Gateway of India, Mumbai, to Mandwa. Being an integral ferry wharf, catamaran services are available throughout the year, except in monsoon. The beach is located at close proximity to the Ferry Wharf, easily accessible through rickshaws and private car. One can take chartered bus from Mandwa to Kihim or Alibaug Beach. Everyday catamaran services are available to and from the Gateway of India to Mandwa jetty. Ferry services are available from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
By Train
The nearest railway station is at Pen, on Mumbai – Goa Road. It is 85 km from Mandwa via roadways. Through Pen, the beach is connected to Panvel and Mumbai via railways.

Mandwa,Maharashtra,India

Sunday 2 May 2021

Dahanu a quiet town about 150 kms from Mumbai on the Arabian sea coast, is a small town by the sea. Reknowned for the chikoo plantations Dahanu is responsible for over 50% of the countries chikoo produce. 
Dahanu has a long coastline with beaches extending up to the UT of Daman in the north with few interruptions!
Dahanu beaches mostly are black sandy beaches safe for a dip in the sea as undercurrents here is minimal .
Dahanu with its beaches lined by the coconut and casuarina trees that makes Dahanu a great weekend destination from the busy cities.
How to Reach
By Air
Dahanu is a small coastal town in Thane District and does not have its own airport. The nearest airport to Dahanu Beach is Mumbai, which is situated approximately 150km from the beach. There are innumerable flights connecting Mumbai to major cities across the world
By Road
Dahanu Beach is connected to Mumbai via National Highway 8. Many state transport buses available to reach Dahanu from Mumbai, thane, Vasai, Virar locations.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Dahanu Road, connecting the beach to major cities via Veraval – Pune Express, Jodhpur – Pune Express, and Ahimsa Express. Some mail trains also halt at Dahanu Road. The railway station is also accessible through Mumbai – Ahmedabad Highway. To reach Dahanu Beach, one can also catch shuttle train from Virar railway station for Dahanu Road. Shuttle trains frequently ply between Dahanu Road and Virar, making the beach more accessible. The beach is accessible via taxi or private car from Dahanu Road railway station.

Dahanu,Maharashtra,India