Mandwa, Maharashtra

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]

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: 18.803°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

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.
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