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Kashid Beach

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Nestled between two coastal hillocks in the Raigad district, Kashid is situated 125 km south of Mumbai and 30 km from Alibaug.

State
Maharashtra
Type
Beach

Nestled between two coastal hillocks in the Raigad district, Kashid is situated 125 km south of Mumbai and 30 km from Alibaug. It spans a crescent-shaped 3-kilometer bay along the North Konkan coast. Kashid stands out for its powdery white sand, a rare feature among northern Maharashtra's darker-sand beaches. The shoreline is fringed by swaying Casuarina groves and backed by the green slopes of the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary.

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You should go to Kashid if you are looking for a postcard-perfect weekend escape from Mumbai or Pune. It balances high-energy water sports like parasailing and banana rides with relaxed hammocks set under shady trees.

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