South of Mumbai. Between Alibag and Murud/Kashed
Transport
Ferry to Mandwa from Gateway of India (approx an hour)
Auto to Alibag from Mandwa, in hope for a bus to Kashed (approx 30mins)
Alibag bus depot (Bus duration shown to be 3-4 hours. Bus crowded.)
Murud/Kashed plan aborted
Auto for Nagaon taken (~140INR, 30 mins)
One statistic that the auto waala shared with us – an auto typically earns a mere Rs. 300 in a day!
Acco options
Tough to get accommodation on weekends without prior booking
Not many next to the beach
1. Shingle Resort
Nagaon Bunder Road
Off Revdanda Road
Nagaon
Proprietor –
R. V. Correia
Tel –
022 2867 2712 (O)
98690 27099 (M)
98204 82195 (M)
Email –
rolancorreia@rediffmail.com
2. Shintre Wadi
Tel –
022 2536 0626 (O)
98230 33892 (M)
99203 37892 (M)
Cottages, bungalows, farmhouses and villas – approx 250 per person with differing requirements for minimum people (e.g. farmhouse requires minimum of 12 people)
Beach quality:
Shallow but rocky
Gets crowded in evening. Empty otherwise
Water has some colored froth to it in places
Enroute to Nagaon from Alibag bus depot, got the auto to take a detour to a naval lighthouse between a fort and a desolate stretch of sand (perfect for camping though with the lighthouse offering modern amenities, if needed)
The caretaker of the lighthouse is a very cool guy who willingly gives a tour of the establishment and takes one upto the top point where the lamp is operated from, for a nominal fee.
