Elysium Spa Resort is located at 110 km south of Mumbai and 110 km from Pune. Alibaug is a 300-year old seaside town in the Konkani
region of Maharashtra. Also known as ‘Shreebag’, Alibaug is also the
headquarters of the Raigad district. Spread over a small strip on the Arabian
Sea, on the southern side of Mumbai, Alibaug is a destination well known for
its beautiful beaches, surrounded by coconut trees. The Kolaba Beach, Akshi
Beach Kihim, Kashid are some of the popular beaches around Alibaug.
Alibaug is also known for its Bene Israeli
Jews, settled there from the early 19th century. The origin of Alibaug goes
back to the 17th century. It was developed by Sarkhal Kanhojio Aangre, the
naval chief of King Shivaji's regime. Alibaug has been witness to numerous
historical events. There is a famous fort called Kollaba Fort situated just 1.8 km from the sea coast of Alibaug. In fact, the earlier name of Alibaug was
‘Kulaba’, but later became well known as Ali’s baug (garden) after the rich Jew
gardener named Ali, who had several plantations in the area. Other than
beaches, tourists can visit the famous Tower of St. Barbara, historical forts,
ancient churches etc.
Typical Maharashtrian food like bhaji, bread made of flour
called bhakri and fish items are available here. Other places of tourists interest nearby Alibaug
(14 km) is Chaul, which is a historical town, known for its ruins of the
Portuguese, and most importantly a Buddhist cave, a hamam khana. These places
are also very popular among tourists. On the way to Mandawa, about 12 km from
Alibaug, there is the Kanakeshwar Temple, on a hill near Mapgaon. There is also
the Vikram Vinayak Temple, commonly called the Birla Temple.
How
to reach
Pune (120kms)>Pune-mumbai
highway>Lonawala>Khopoli> Pen> Alibaugh >Site.
Address
Elysium Spa Resort,
Village Yesde, Ahead of Birla Mandir,
6KM ahead of WelSpun Industry,
Revdanda - Roha Road,
Village Yesde, Ahead of Birla Mandir,
6KM ahead of WelSpun Industry,
Revdanda - Roha Road,
Stay
package:
- Deluxe Rooms
Amenities:
A.C rooms with double beds
En-suite showers and bathrooms
Laundry facilities
Television with dish TV
A.C rooms with double beds
En-suite showers and bathrooms
Laundry facilities
Television with dish TV
- Executive Rooms
Amenities:
A.C rooms with double beds
En-suite showers and bathrooms
Laundry facilities
A.C rooms with double beds
En-suite showers and bathrooms
Laundry facilities
Attractions:
1. Colaba
Fort: 12 km
2.
Alibaug
beach:
3.
Thal beach:
10 km
4.
Nagaon beach:
12 km
5.
Kashid Beach:
14 km
6.
Janjira
fort.
7.
Rewas
beach.
