Mandwa, Maharashtra

For another village in Maharashtra, see Mandwa, Parbhani.

Mandwa
Town
Mandwa beach as seen from the port
Mandwa beach as seen from the port
Nickname: 
Colaba fort
Mandwa is located in Maharashtra
Mandwa
Mandwa
Coordinates: 18°48′11″N 72°52′55″E / 18.803°N 72.882°E / 18.803; 72.882
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRaigad
Founded byShivaji Maharaj
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Vehicle registrationMH

Mandwa is a village in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. It is popular as a weekend beach destination from Mumbai city, mainly because of the direct Ferry services available near Mandwa Beach to and from Mumbai.[1]

In movies, Mandwa has been popularized by Amitabh and Hrithik's Agneepath series respectively.[2]

Transport

Mumbai Mandwa Ferry Ride

Mandwa serves as the changeover point for Ferry services from the state capital of Mumbai and buses bound for the district headquarters at Alibag.[3] It is close to Kihim beach. Mandwa beach lies 6 kilometers from Rewas and close to Mandawa town.[4]

In 2011, the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), proposed to run roll on roll off (RORO) services from Ferry Wharf to Mandwa.[5]

See also

  • Mandva, village and former princeley state in Bharuch district, Gujarat state, western India.

References

  1. ^ "Mandwa and Kihim beaches". Maharashtra Tourism. MTDC. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  2. ^ Sharma, Manimugdha (12 February 2012). "In Mandwa, Kancha Cheena meets history". Times of India. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Transportation from Alibaug". Raigad District Authority. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Mandwa and Kihim Beaches". Maharashtra Tourism. MTDC. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  5. ^ Siddhaye, Ninad (27 October 2011). "RoRo your way to Alibaug at Rs620". Daily News and Analysis. Mumbai. Retrieved 30 March 2015.