Day Trip To Alibaug | Weekend Away Near Mumbai and Pune




I went to Alibaug yesterday, it was an impromptu plan. It was a day well spent. We drove to Alibaug, on second thoughts – should have taken the ferry. Taking the ferry would have been faster and since we ended up only going to Mandwa, ferry would have been a good idea. As it was a sudden plan, we didn’t really figure out where to go so took the car. I had been to Alibaug a couple of months ago and the roads were much better! The roads are horrible now and it is one long wobbly ride to reach there.  
We left from Mumbai at around noon and after two stops on the way reached Mandwa at 5pm. We took our first stop at this one Nursery on the way – they rightly call themselves ‘Plant Mall’. It is this one big plant shop where you will find more or less every indoor and outdoor plant along with equipments to take of it. I loved the place and would love to go there again. They have a number of sections to cater to your needs – outdoor plants, indoor plants, aquatic, medicinal, kitchen etc. I bought four plants, Curry Leaves, Lemon Grass, Bamboo Plant and a Climber. I asked them to pot the plant and gave me so that I don’t have to do much once I get them home.









We then stopped for a quick bite at a small restaurant on the way.

We reached Mandwa and decided to take a stroll on the beach. Remember to carry a mat if you are planning to sit on the beach. I forgot the carry something to sit on. Since we reached the place in the evening, it was perfect! The sun was low, the breeze was perfect, it wasn’t very hot – perfect for a picnic. Next time, I shall make sure I have a picnic basket and a mat to make this place perfect.





I had heard about this one restaurant at Mandwa and decided to go there for dinner; it is called Broadwalk by Flamboyant. The place is nice; I suggest you go there in the evening so that you are able to click some nice pictures.  I’ll do a proper review on it in another post. Although, if you are planning to go there do make sure you reserve a table. They are generally full.

We left from there at around 9pm and after long wobbly ride we were home at around 1am.

(The government does need to fix the roads ASAP!)









Comments

  1. Nice post and a lovely trip.Good that enjoyed . I also like visiting such places .

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  2. Wow such a wonderful place it looks like. I would to go there one day!!

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  3. I have never been to Alibaug! Wanna visit that place soon! 😃

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  4. Wow! This place seems to be amazing. I want go there as well :)

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  5. Lovely pictures. Next time I visit Alibaug I will definitely visit the Plant Mall.

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  6. Such a descriptive post about the place 😍 would be really helpful for us to go there next time.

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  7. Have heard a lot from a freind about alibaug. I will surely plan to visit this place. Thanks for sharing all information here.

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  8. Wow this place looks very beautiful and fun loving. Pictures are very attractive. Want to visit this place soon.

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  9. Mandwa...is that the same place referred in Bachan Sr movie Agneepath

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  10. I've never been to Alibaug this seems very calm and refreshing place to hangout.

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  11. Alibaug definitely looks a good picnic spot that's close to mumbai and pune

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  12. Wow this looks like an awesome place to explore.. loved the pics of the plants..

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  13. Alibaug is my fav weekend holiday destination as a mumbaikar :)

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  14. This place looks very beautiful and fun loving. All pictures looks so good and beautiful. Want to visit this place soon

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  15. I have been to Alibaug and loved it, a must visit place if you are around Mumbai or Pune! :)

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  16. Woah lovely place hope u enjoyed cool pics

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  17. what an interesting place. adding the nursery and beach (with a mat and picnic basket) to my list :) I have never travelled by a ferry - sounds like an experience i need to try out :) good pictures.

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  18. Nice post, things explained in details. Thank You.

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  19. Mandwa sure seems like a really nice place to hang out in. Also if you are looking for a place near by to travel I suggest you must visit Morachi Chincholi. It is one of the best places to spend a day with your family. It takes you away from the hectic city life and takes you to a calm and refreshing village life. They offer amazing amenities like tenting and camping as well. This winter season is the best for visit as they organize hurda parties too. Do not miss the peacock sightseeing there; it is a treat to sore eyes.

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  22. Very interesting this post specially the first one photo , journey by boat it looks more nice to me .

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