Kashid:The Beach Town Should Be On Your Bucket List And Here Are The Things You Can Do There!

On the shores of the Arabian Sea lies a beautiful beach town called Kashid. It's known as a paradise away from Mumbai and we couldn't agree more. Long stretches of golden sand with cliffs and hills in the background running along the coastline, this town is very dreamy.

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It is close to both Mumbai and Pune and is a popular beach-y getaway for all. During weekends it gets packed. The best time to visit this beach town is between October to February. The cool breeze and the serenity will captivate you. While winters are packed here, summers are harsh. During monsoon, your beach activities become limited, but the place turns into a greener paradise.

So what can you do there? Not only is the beach lovely, but there are a lot of things to do in and around Kashid. Take a look!


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1. In addition to swimming, you can go horse riding on the beach. You can also indulge in parasailing, scuba diving, snorkelling and banana boat rides.

2. You can camp there. Pitch a tent on the beach, indulge in camping under the moon and the stars. You can even have a bonfire. There are many camping groups you can sign up with.

Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary

3. Visit the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary. It is spread over an area of 6979 hectares of land. It was founded in 1986. It is a great place for nature enthusiasts. It had served as a part of the princely hunting reserve of Murud Janjira. You can go on nature trails here and spot Indian giant squirrel, leopard, Sri Lankan frogmouth, Mouse deer, and hyena and more.

4. Visit the beautiful Korlai Fort. The Portuguese wonder with 11 gates is a place of interest for many. This fort was built in 1521 and is known for the gorgeous view of the village from its vantage point.

5. Visit the Revdanda Beach Fort. Another Portuguese wonder that is lesser-known, the beach fort is covered by wild plantations. Its beauty cannot be summed up in words.

Korlai Fort

Image Courtesy: Facebook/Korlai Fort

If you want you can head to Murud-Janjira fort too, which is about 20 km away from the Kashid beach. Rich in history and offering a great view, this fort is one of the most famous ones in the country. If you want to carry on your beach-affair, then you can also head to Alibaug beach that is nearby! It's another great destination. There are many homestays, villas, resorts and budget hotels that you can book for your stay at Kashid. We suggest you make a booking in advance as most of these places are pre-booked.

Revdanda Beach Fort

Reaching There: By road, it takes about 4 and a half hours from Mumbai (170 km) and about 4 hours from Pune (125 km). You can also take the ferry which goes till Mandwa Jetty and from there you can hail a cab or bus that goes to Kashid.

P.S. Ferry services don't work during monsoon.

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