Kashid Beach

Kashid · Murud · Maharashtra · India

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About Kashid Beach

Kashid Beach is a coastal attraction located in the village of Kashid within Murud taluka of Raigad district, Maharashtra. Situated along the Arabian Sea on the Alibaug-Murud highway, it features a 3 km stretch of white sand nestled between two rocky hillocks and casuarina groves. The beach is recognized for its relatively clean shoreline and availability of water sports activities. It serves as a popular weekend destination accessible from Mumbai and Pune via road or ferry connections to nearby Mandwa and Alibaug.

Visitors guide

Visitors can expect a 3 km stretch of white sandy beach bordered by rocky hills and casuarina trees along the Arabian Sea coast. Water sports operators offer activities such as jet skiing, parasailing, banana boat rides, and snorkeling during peak hours. Small food stalls serve local Konkani cuisine and snacks along the shore. Accommodation options ranging from cottages to resorts are available near the beach. The area is generally less crowded than other regional beaches, providing opportunities for relaxation and swimming in gentler waves.

Key highlights

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3 km stretch of white sand beach between rocky hillocks
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Water sports including jet skiing, parasailing, and banana rides
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Casuarina groves lining the shoreline
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Local Konkani food stalls and seafood
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Proximity to Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary and Korlai Fort

Culture & Context

The region is part of the North Konkan coastal belt known for Konkani cuisine and fishing communities. Nearby Murud-Janjira Fort represents significant Siddi heritage and maritime history. Local culinary traditions include fresh seafood preparations like fish curry, solkadhi, and ghavan.

Route

By train
By air	Nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, approximately 125 km away.

Keep exploring nearby

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Murud-Janjira Fort

Murud-Janjira Fort is a historic sea fort situated on an island off the coastal town of Murud in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. Originally built as a wooden structure in the 15th century and later fortified in stone by Malik Ambar in 1567 AD, it is renowned for remaining unconquered despite attacks by Marathas, Mughals, Portuguese, and British forces. The fort features massive bastions, ancient cannons, freshwater ponds, and ruins of a mosque and palace within its oval-shaped walls.

Murud, MaharashtraFort

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Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary

Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected coastal woodland ecosystem located in the Murud and Roha talukas of Raigad district, Maharashtra. Established in 1986, it preserves a unique landscape bridging the Arabian Sea and Western Ghats, featuring evergreen forests and open grasslands known as 'Maals'. Formerly a private hunting reserve for the Siddi Nawabs of Janjira, the sanctuary now shelters diverse fauna including leopards, hyenas, and giant Indian squirrels across approximately 52 square kilometers.

Murud, MaharashtraWildlife Sanctuary

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Korlai Fort

Korlai Fort is a 16th-century Portuguese colonial fortification located on an island hill at the mouth of the Revdanda Creek in Korlai, Raigad district, Maharashtra. Built in 1521 by Dom Filipe Mascarenhas with permission from the Ahmednagar Sultanate, it served as a strategic maritime defense post guarding the creek and trade routes. The fort features ruins of a church, water cisterns, eleven gates, and bastions named after saints. It is historically significant for its role in Portuguese-Maratha conflicts and the surviving Korlai Portuguese Creole spoken in the adjacent village.

Murud, MaharashtraFort

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Datta Mandir

Datta Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Dattatreya located in Sanquelim, North Goa. It serves as a significant religious site for the local community and devotees of the Datta tradition. The temple features traditional Goan Hindu architecture and hosts regular rituals and annual festivals. It is situated in the town center and functions as an active place of worship rather than a tourist monument.

Sanquelim, GoaTemple

By road	Located on the Alibaug-Murud highway, approximately 50 km from Alibaug and 125 km from Mumbai. MSRTC buses operate regularly between Alibaug and Murud passing through Kashid.

By public transport	Ferry service from Gateway of India to Mandwa (non-monsoon), followed by bus or taxi to Kashid. Regular MSRTC buses connect Alibaug to Kashid.

Nearest airport	Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai

Nearest railway station	Panvel Railway Station

Need to know

01Things to know before you go	Water sports are typically available during peak daylight hours Ferry services from Mumbai to Mandwa may be suspended during monsoon season Accommodation prices range from approximately ₹1,500 to ₹20,000 depending on season and type

Facilities listed

Reported facilities to help you plan your visit.

Accommodation
Food Stalls
Parking
Water Sports Operators