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Khim Becah	Jerusalem Gate	Mandva	Murud

It is situated just on the outskirts of Alibag. It is relatively less visited site and as a result is a quiet beach with sparkling white sand and cleaner seawater. Varsoli is a small satellite village across Alibag, complete with thick vegetation of coconut and Casuarina.

This historic Port is the last destination in Alibag Taluka, situated 17 kms from Alibag. The creek, which meets the Arabian sea, separates Alibag and Murud Talukas. The creek is busy with sand and fish carrying vessels. To the right across the creek, is Vikram Ispat jetty for unloading the iron ore and to the left is the Ispat factory.

In the heart of Alibag town, this fort was built by the Angres in 1720. Its imposing black Bassalt high walls are indicative of the significance of this fort. Legend has it that the Angre treasure used to be housed in it. Today, it is used as District Jail.

Just five-minute walk from Alibag ST stand, on way to market, is this tomb. The structure has 8 faces and the pillars are exquisitely sculpted. Though in dilapidated state today, it stands in sacred memory of the great Maratha Admiral Konhoji Angre.

Two minutes distance from Alibag bus station stands this mansion in renovated form. The seat of Angre dynasty, some historic artefacts are kept in the first floor hall.

Chatri is tomb in Marathi. Here, one finds stone tombs of Angre rulers with artistic carvings on them.

Established in 1904, this observatory is the only one of its kind in Asia and one of 13 in the whole world, with whom data is exchanged every 12 minutes. The British period building that houses rare valuable instruments like a magnatograph is built only in stone, with no steel used. The observatory records magnetic movement in the earth's' crust and also magnetic storms caused by solar storms.

The first ever Russian to land on Indian soil was Afnasi Nikitin, some 500 years back. In memory of this historic event, a mounument is erected in the premises of SRT High School, Revdanda. The memorial also symbolizes Indo-Russian friendship.

This central building of Raigad Z.P. on the sea shore is artistically designed. Known as Shivtirtha it houses all the department of the Z.P, The main entrance and internal walls are adorned with murals and paintaings depicting historic events in the life of Shivaji the Great and meaningful couplets from writings of Marathi saint-poets. The auditoriums in the building are well-equipped.

The famous Kashid beach is located 18 kms from Murud. The specialty of this beach is the beautiful slivery white sand. literally dazzling silveri on this clean beach. It's a favorite spot for advertising, TV serial and film shoots. The beach is complete with small-food stalls. If you are travelling from Alibag to Murud, the last U-turn in the Ghat section of the road that descends on the Kashid beach is simply mesmerizing'!

Before Nandgaon, on way to Murud comes Borli village, 7kms to the left is this 'Game' reserved forest for the erstwhile Nawab of Murud. Today, this is a Government Sanctuary for rabbits, wolves, tigers etc. There is an information center, an exhibition, trekking facilities are made available by the government near Supegaon. These facilities are approachable on Murud-Roha road via. Supegaon at Usroli, 7 kms from Murud.

1 - 1/2 kms away from the Datta temple, on a still higher location is the Nawabi Idgah. With thick vegetation, tall mountains around, this place lends a spiritual experience of natures beauty and absolute peace! This is another site best suited for watching sunset.

These are tombs of siddis spiritual Gurus Sayyad Ali Nazeer and Nawabs Siddi Sirul Khan Siddi Khairiyat khan siddi khairiyat khan, Siddi Yakoot khan. The structures in Indo-Islamic style are works of beauty. The place is 6 kms from Murud on Murud-Aagardanda (jetty) road. The place is 6 kms from Murud on Murud-Aagardanda (jetty) road.

Progressively-minded Nawab of recent past, Sir Siddi Ahmed Khan dedicated this Dam to Queen Victoria's memory. Source of water supply to the town even today, this place is where Nature is at her best! Chirping of birds and music of running water on the backdrop of thick vegetation, a scenic valley.

On way to Garambi, we pass through village Shighre. During rainy season, we can approach this fall via. Saygaon. It's a 30 minute walk through fields with beautiful mountains on one side.

From Murud on way to Janjira, we pass through a small hamlet Ekdara, on the hill slope. To the west of this hill, this is a small but ancient temple of Lord Shiva Devotees believe that the 'pindi' of shiva at Harihareshwar near Shrivardhan was originally here.

This jetty provides a link between Murud Taluka and Shrivardhan Taluka by sea route. On the other side is Dighi port of Shrivardhan Taluka. Aagardanda is 9 kms from Murud. Launches for Dighi are also available from Rajpuri jetty near here.

Murud beach is surrounedd on three sides by mountains. The water here is clear blue and the sand is slivery white. The sunset from this beach is also fabulous.

These Buddha period carvings are 25 kms south of Murud via. Bhalgaon. A Saatwahana Dynasty Aristocrat named Mahabhoj, ruled from Rajpuri near Murud around 100 B.C. He got these carvings carried out in the hill rock for Buddhist monks as their lodging / resting place. 200 feet above sea level there are 26 compartments in two tiers-15 in the lower and 11 in the upper tier. They comprise 5 Chaityas, 21 Vihars, a huge Stoopa and water tanks. The pillars are exquisitely decorated. One also finds inscriptions in Brahmi script. To the west of this group of carvings, is vast expanse of Arabian sea, scenic hilly region of Tala taluka to the east and Ghosala hill fort to the north.

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