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Mandwa Kihim Beach
MANDWA KIHIM BEACH
Twelve miles north of Alibag on the north coast
and easily accessible from Mumbai, Mandwa is a beautiful, untrodden beach.
On a clear day one can enjoy a long, breathtaking view right up to
the Gateway of India. Mandwa village too has a charm of its own- with its
beautiful groves of coconut palms.
For an unusual tent holiday, is
the nearby Kihim beach.
Unspoilt and isolated, this beautiful
place has a soothing effect on all city dwellers. For the nature lover Kihim
has a lot of offer ; woods brimming with wild flowers, rare butterflies and
birds … small wonder that this was one of Dr. Salim Ali's favourite
retreats.
Worth visiting is the Kolaba Fort, just a furlong away
from the shore. 15 kms. from Alibag is Chaul, an historic place where one
can spot Portuguese ruins, Buddhist caves, the Hamam Khana, a church, a
temple and even a synagogue.
Getting there : The nearest
railhead is Pen, 85 kms. by road, Kihim is 136 kms. from Mumbai. The
distance by sea between Gateway of India and Mandwa (Rewas) is 10 nautical
miles.
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