A beautiful beach located an hour's drive from Alibaug in Raigad district of north Konkan is Kashid. The beach is situated on Alibaug-Murud road. The beach has many water sports and water activities such as jet ski, para sailing and banana ride to name a few. Kashid beach is a very clean beach and is ideal for surfing. The beach looks quite deserted on week days but is full of tourists on weekends.
There are quite a few hotels in the vicinity. Locals provide accommodation in cottages with food on daily basis. They provide hammocks for relaxing on the beach. Kashid is one of the most beautiful beaches in north Konkan area. Its worthwhile spending your weekends here, enjoying the nature and being away from the busy bustling life in Mumbai. One can even make it a one day trip from Mumbai by starting early. Ferry service is available from Gateway of India to Mandava beach. There are local buses to Murud which drop you to Kashid on the way.
Recommendation for overnight stay at Kashid:
A grand resort to stay at Kashid is Prakruti Resorts. Prakruti Resorts has numerous villas as well as rooms of different sizes for accommodation. It has a multi cuisine restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and continental dishes, a beautiful swimming pool and golf course. The resort has foreign as well as Indian visitors.
Places to visit nearby:
Murud-Janjira fort.
Murud beach.
Phansad wild life sanctuary.
Birla temple.
Revdanda beach and fort.
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