Kashid

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Kashid is a beach town on the shores of Arabian Sea, in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is located 30km from Alibaug and 135km from Mumbai towards the south.

Kashid is popular mainly because of its white sand, blue seas, green mountains, paddy fields, and rivulets. Kashid has a 3 km stretch of beach with Casuarina groves.

[edit] Getting there

While the train connectivity is not very good, the arrival of the Konkan Railway has ensured that this area is now more accessible.

The road access is very good:

• 140 Km from Mumbai
• 135 Km from Thane
• 110 Km from Navi Mumbai (Vashi)
• 170 Km from Pune (via Mulshi)

Buses:

• Buses plying regularly between Mumbai central - Murud halts at Kashid
• Buses plying regularly between Thane - Murud halts at Kashid
• Frequent service are available for Alibaug from Mumbai, Thane. From there buses are available for Murud which halts at Kashid village

[edit] Nearby places to visit

Murud-Janjira are situated near Kashid. Murud is an old fisherman town with a nice beach. Janjira is a famous fort in the middle of the sea near Murud. The tourists can also visit the Nawab's palace, Ganapati Pule temple and the beautiful Birla temple nearby.

[edit] Pictures

Cliff at southern end of kashid beach.	Road leading to Beach.	Beach viewed from road.	White sand beach viewed during sunrise.
Kashid Beach.	Birds on Beach.	Cart ride on Kashid beach.	Sea viewed from adjecent cliff.