Kihim Beach Near Bhiwandi

The long Konkan coast of India offers many beautiful beaches. It is absolutely fascinating that while in some areas of the Konkan stretch, the mighty Arabian Sea halts to form clear white sand beaches, at some places it ends in swamps of mangroves. It also forms black sand beaches at few places. While some of these beaches are yet to be discovered by people, some of them have become so popular that they are heavily crowded at any given day of the year.

Kihim is one of the secluded beaches of the Maharastrian Konkan stretch which is known for its natural pristine beauty. Gradually it is becoming one of the most popular getaway destinations near Bhiwandi. Kihim beach has managed to remain unpolluted till date. On your visit to the beach you will always see rolling tides beautifully breaking on black rocky stretches. Black sands and thick woods of the beach are home to many rare species of birds and butterflies.

Kihim beach offers a relaxing treat to people of three important busy cities; Mumbai, Pune and Bhiwandi. Whenever they find some time away from their busy schedules, they make it a point to visit the Kihim beach to rejuvenate and spend some quality time with their friends and family. The beach also offers a special type of holidaying opportunity, famously known amongst the tourists as the ‘Tent Holiday’. This holiday package has been created by the Maharashtra Tourism department where you can opt to stay few nights on the beach inside tents fitted with the latest modern facilities. This attracts many tourists to the beach.



If you visit Kihim you also get to see other nearby tourist spots, the famous Mandwa beach being one amongst them. This beach is popularly known as twin of Kihim beach. Both beaches are easily accessible from Mumbai. There are many other places worth sightseeing around the beach, one of them being the Kolaba Fort near the famous town of Alibag. It is at a walking distance from Kihim beach. You can also visit the Chaul near Kihim beach, known for its Portuguese historical ruins, the tower of St. Barbara and many Buddhist caves, and a synagogue. The Khanderi and Underi forts standing over the horizon completes the scenic view. The place is full of history whether it is about the great Chatrapatti Shivaji or the Portuguese or Britishers. It has seen everything.

Surprisingly, there is a religious touch to the beaches as well. If you happen to visit Kihim beach during the Shravan time you can witness the other marvel of the nature; the self appearing Shivalinga in the sand which appears during every Shravan by itself and disappears for the rest of the year.
Location

It is located along the coast of Alibag in the Raigarh district of Maharashtra, India. It is around 12 kms from Alibag. It is 142 kms from Mumbai and 165 kms from Pune.

Best time to visit Kihim is in the winters. Usually the coastal winters are cool and pleasant and so is the weather of Kihim. If the idea of an ideal holiday for you is to spend cool winter days bathing under the sun then Kihim is the place you are looking for.

How to reach

Alibag is around 110 kms from Bhiwandi. You have two options to reach Kihim; either you can go via Aalibag or you can go via Mumbai. If you have chosen the Mumbai route then you can take a launch from the Gateway of India straight up to Mandwa. Kihim is 14 kms away from Mandwa. The beach is right on the Alibag Mandwa road.

Nearest Airport
Nearest airport is Mumbai at a distance of 136kms.

Nearest Railway Station is Panvel. Kihim Beach near Bhiwandi is the perfect place for one day outing or for a weekend stay.