Murud Beach

Murud · Maharashtra · India

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About Murud Beach

Murud Beach is a coastal sandy beach located in the town of Murud within Raigad district, Maharashtra. Situated near the historic Murud-Janjira Fort, it features golden sands lined with palm trees and offers views of the Arabian Sea. The beach serves as a tranquil destination for visitors exploring the Konkan coast and is approximately 5 kilometers from the Janjira Fort. It is distinct from the similarly named Murud Beach in Dapoli, Ratnagiri district.

Visitors guide

Visitors can expect a scenic shoreline with golden sand and green palm trees along the Arabian Sea coast. The beach provides opportunities for walking along the shore and enjoying sunsets. Local eateries serving regional delicacies are available near the beach area. Occasional dolphin sightings may occur in the waters offshore. The environment is generally tranquil, suitable for relaxation rather than high-intensity commercial tourism.

Key highlights

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Golden sandy shoreline lined with palm trees
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Located approximately 5 km from Murud-Janjira Fort
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Occasional dolphin sightings in Arabian Sea waters
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Sunset views over the Arabian Sea
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Local eateries offering regional cuisine

Route

By road
By air	Nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, approximately 142-165 km away
By train	Nearest railway station is Roha on the Konkan Railway line, approximately 40-50 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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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.

Murud, MaharashtraBeach

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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

By public transport	Buses and taxis available from Mumbai and Roha railway station

Nearest airport	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

Nearest railway station	Roha Railway Station

Need to know

01Things to know before you go	Distinct from Murud Beach in Dapoli, Ratnagiri district which is known for water sports Weather is warm and humid but cooled by sea breeze

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