Murud

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Murud is a city on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra near Bombay.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

Situated at a distance of 42 km from Alibag. From Mumbai take the Goa highway until you reach Wadkhal, from there take the road to Alibag which will take you to Murud. The roads in this area are destroyed by monsoon every year (max rainfall in Maharashtra), so don't expect a smooth ride, instead enjoy every pothole.

[edit] By bus

State Transport buses ply from Mumbai & Pune to Alibag, and Alibag to Murud. The MSRTC buses are still the cheapest and most undesired way of transport in this area. Some travel groups in Mumbai and Pune arrange big group tours to this area and provied better buses. But they are only on demand, not regular. Very nice.

[edit] By plane

The nearest airport is at Mumbai 140 km.

[edit] By train

The nearest railhead is at Panvel 90 km.

[edit] By ferry

Regular ferry service between Mumbai-Rewas, Rewas is 6 km from Kihim. Ferry service available daily except during monsoons.

[edit] Get around

There is the state transport to go around to nearby places of interest like the Janjira fort. Beach is walkable from town. Otherwise there are a lot of three wheeler 'Autorickshaws'. One interesting mode of transport is the horse buggies, but they are a dying breed.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Palace of Nawab. The palace was built in 1885 for administration purposes. However you can see the Palace only from outside as the palace is still owned by the descendants of the Nawab and is a private property.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • There is a very beautiful beach at Murud.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Fish. The preparation in this area is really tasty, especially the fried variety.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Desi Madira

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Get out

Janjira Fort at Rajapur - The majestic sea fort which remained unconquered until the end.

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