Homestays in Konkan Raigad District – Kihim beach, Alibaug

Kihim Beach, Alibaug Raigad District: It is Located 12 km from Alibaug, on the Mandwa-Alibag road. Kihim is a very beautiful place to stay. It has a long beach which is clean. MTDC has also a resort at Kihim with tents for staying on the beach.

Red Castle Farms: 

Indulge in Nature: Red Castle Farms is spread in 88 ghunthas i.e. 88000 sq ft of land with beautiful lush green lawn of approximately 5000 sq ft.

What You Can Enjoy: The organic farm holds 60000 sq ft of land bearing approx 350 variety of fruit trees like cherries, fig, papnus, limes, jamun, white jam, all spice, mulberry, mangoes, jack fruits, custard apple, ramphal, chicoo, tej patta, betel nuts, coconuts, and bananas etc. Vegetables like lady finger, gawar, chilly, pumpkin, methi, bitter gourd, coriander leaves, tomatoes, white onions &  many more. One can enjoy farms fresh tender coconuts and farms fresh organic vegetables especially cooked for guests.

Location & Architecture:
3 AC bedrooms (ground floor).
1 non AC bedroom (1st floor).
10 bedded AC dormitory (1st floor).
1 living room (ground floor).
Family room (1st floor).
Covered terrace 1200 sq ft-ideal for – children camps, workshops, family functions etc.
Gazebo located in approximate 3000 sq. ft. lush green lawn with lotus pond.

Cottage:
Big dinning area.
2 AC bedrooms with attached toilets.
2 non AC bedrooms with pantry.

Facilities:
– Parking
– Indoor and outdoor games
– AC will not work during power failure; inverter backup is available only for lights and fan
– Local municipal drinking water. Packaged drinking water will be made available on request
– Quality water from open / bore well for regular use
– All bathrooms with boilers/ geysers for hot water
– Cable tv will be made available on prior request
– Barbecue will be provided at extra cost on prior request
– Delicious veg. and non veg. homemade foods, besides tea breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner etc.
– Dining area with refrigerator

Resort is Ideal For:
Families seeking peace in real nature’s beauty.
Group bookings.
Adventure activities (we conduct adventure camps which includes flying fox, tiger swing, jungle cooking, water sports and treks and much more at extra cost).
Corporate picnics.
Corporate seminars, and training.
Family functions like birthdays anniversaries, engagements, special get together events etc.
Kitties, day outing, bachelor & spinster parties.
Ideal place for pursuing hobbies like reading, painting, music, writing etc.

Note:
Music can be enjoyed till 10.00 pm only.
Air conditioners will be off during power cuts.
Consuming alcohol is prohibited near the well.

Room Rates: Prices mentioned below are valid per person per night inclusive of all veg and chicken meals (tea, breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Half Charge is applicable for children between 4 yrs and 9 yrs. For Group bookings, please contact us on +919820976655.

We would love to plan a Happy Trip for you

Please call us on +919820976655/+919821232094 or email us at contact@simplyoffbeat.com

Places of Interest around Alibaug:

Kolaba Fort – It is situated in the sea at a distance of 1–2 km from the Alibag shores. This was built by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1680 and is assumed to be the last one that he built before his death. The fort used to have a sweet water well. The length of the fort is 900 ft, width is 350 ft, and height is 25 ft. Kulaba Fort is an old military fortification in India. It has two gates: one shoreside and the other seaside. An interesting feature of this fort is that it was a freshwater well inside, even though it is a seaside fort. In the autumn, it can be reached by wading through waist-deep water at low tide, however, at high tide, boats must be used to reach it. The are two big doors at front and backside for entering the fort. The eastern door is known as Mahadarwaja (door), and the southern door is known as Darya/Yashwant/Dhakata darwaja. There is a popular Ganesh Temple (Mandir) inside the fort.
The two cannons present in the fort are in good condition.

Magnetic Observatory – Established in 1904 by the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism. A written permission from the Panvel office of Indian Institute of Geomagnetism needs to be presented when entering the premises of the Observatory in Alibyag.

Varsoli beach – It is located on the outskirts of Alibaug. Though Varsoli beach serves as a naval base, tourists can enjoy the white sand and clean water. Moreover, the beach is dotted with numerous coconut and casuarina trees.

Mandawa Port/beach – The beach is approximately 19 Km from Alibag S.T. is known as “Picnic Point”. On Alibag-Rewas road get down at Mandawa phata. Many popular Hindi Cinemas shots have been shot on the beach. The catamaran/ferry services are available from Mumbai to the Mandawa. The place is famous for many Bollywood celebrities bungalows.

Khanderi Fort – Khanderi is a fortified island 20 km off the coast of Mumbai. This was built by Shivaji in 1660 CE to keep a check on the Siddis at Murud-Janjira fort. However later on it lost its importance. Most of the fort is still intact the most prominent structure is a lighthouse built in 1837. It can only be accessed with the permission of the Mumbai Port Trust.

Underi Fort – Underi (also called Jaidurg) is a fortified island near the mouth of Mumbai harbour south of Prong’s Lighthouse. It is a companion fort to Khanderi and currently lies in Raigad district, Maharashtra. These islands of Khanderi and Underi served as one of the landmarks for ships entering Mumbai harbour.Underi is smaller than Khanderi. The fortification was built by Kahim of the Siddisin 1680 CE.

How to reach Khanderi and Underi forts by public transport:
Thal is connected by direct ST buses from Mumbai. Another route from Mumbai is get launch from Gateway of India and reach Mandva and get down at Thal by the bus going to Alibaug. For coming from Pune and Kolhapur it is better to reach Alibaug and go to Thal by the bus. While coming from Southern Konkan and Goa reach Pen by ST, Private buses or train and then take bus which goes to Thal or go there via Alibaug.