Pune - Alibaug - Kashid Beach - Murud Janjira Fort - Pune
Murud-Janjira is located near Alibaug In Maharashtra, which is the headquarter of Raigad District. It is also known as Janjira Jal-durg. It is located in a small Town named Murud. It was built by Malik Ambar. Janjira fort is located on an island 3 km into the sea from Murud mainland.
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| Murud Janjira Fort |
How to reach Murud Janjira Fort : There are regular buses running from Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai to Murud.
If you like to travel according to your own schedule and time, taxi services are the best. You can also take outstation Ola and Uber. If you have a vehicle of your own, that is a very convenient and great option.
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| Murud Janjira From Pune |
Murud does not have a Train Station, and the nearest station is Panvel, at a distance of 76 kms from Murud.
If you are traveling by a rental car or Tempo Traveler the shortest & safe route is via the Khopoli Ghat. If you feel courageous take the Mulshi Route (it is the shortest route) , however is not recommended due to very bad road condition. Mind you its a very lonely route unless u in a group its not recommended - about 40 Kms of very bad roads! But the view is very good. Your Choice.
Pune to Murud By Road:
Route First (Recommended) : Pune - via Pune Mumbai Expressway - Khopoli - Pen - Alibaug - Kashid - via Revdanda Murud road - Murud Janjira.
Note - This route is the best if you also want to visit Alibaug & Kashid Beach. Road condition is very good. Little longer route by distance but all worth. Traveling time will be least among all options. Recommended also in evening/night.
Total Distance - 175 KM.
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Route Second : Pune - via Pune Mumbai Expressway - Khopoli - Pen - via Mumbai Goa Highway - via Roha Astami Road - via Roha Ghosala Road - Murud Janjira.
Scenic. Road condition is not good in lot of patches. This route is not recommended for evening/night journey. May try during day time (be aware of bad road conditions).
Total Distance - 160 KM.
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Route Third : Pune - Paud Road - Mulshi - Murud
Shortest route by distance. But definitely will take long time to travel. Scenic. Road condition is very bad. Not recommended during evening/night journey. Its a very lonely route unless u in a group its not recommended.
Total Distance - 155 KM.
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Hope this will help future traveler.
We booked a Tempo Traveler & started journey from Dange Chok, Pune. We took Route First option as i recommended. It takes about 3:30 hours from Pune to reach Alibaug.
Kashid Beach is one of the most popular & beautiful beaches of Maharashtra (India). The green palm trees add a lot to the beauty and freshness of the beach. Kashid Beach and Nandgaon Beach are too near from Murud.
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