Alibag, Maharashtra · Alibag travel guide
Ferry

Mandwa Beach is a key entry point to Alibaug via ferry from Mumbai, offering beach views, resorts, and leisure activities.
| Time to spend | About 1.5 h (1–3 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 7–9 AM — cool, calm sea and quiet sand; 4:30–6:30 PM — sunset and evening breeze |
| Avoid | 12–3 PM — hot with little shade |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Jun–Aug |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 on Google (1,339 reviews) |
Ferries from Gateway of India stop or are limited in monsoon; winter is best.



Most visitors spend about 1.5 h; 1–3 h depending on pace.
7–9 AM, for cool, calm sea and quiet sand. The best months are Oct–Mar.
Entry is free.