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 If you visit Mandwa, make it a point to
visit the Kobala Fort. It is at a little
distance away from the shore. At Chaul you
can get a glimpse of the historic palaces
of Portuguese as well as some Buddhist
Caves. Here you will also find a
synagogue. The nearest airport to Mandwa
is at Mumbai. It is at a
distance of 136 km. If you travel by rail, the
nearest station is Panvel, some 85 km away.
You can also travel from Mumbai to Kihim by
road and it will take about 136 km. Rewas, the
nearest sea port is at a distance of 6 km from
Kihim. Mumbai is well connected with Rewas by
ferry. Kihim is exclusive beach, laced with
lush coconut tree. The inviting part of it is
that kihim is entirely undiscovered and
unpolluted. Its surroundings are as
attractive -Murad beach & Chaul, historic
fort, churches, synagogues and the fascinating
towers of St. Barbara. 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.
Major Attractions
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.
How to reach Mandawa Kihim Beach?
By Air: Nearest airport is Mumbai
Airport.
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Pen,
85 kms. by road.
By Road: Mumbai-Pen-Alibag-Kihim,
136kms. Alibag-Kihim, 12 kms, Panvel-Kihim
85kms. State Transport buses ply
Ma form Mumbai to Alibag, and Alibag, Rewas
to Kihim.
By Sea: Nearest port are Rewas, 6 kms
from Kihim. Regular ferry service between
Mumbai Rewas (except during monsoon) |
