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Tranquility, lush coconut palms, and striking beauty – that’s what truly defines the magical aura of Mandwa Beach. Presenting a ferry wharf, it is now the gateway to Alibaug Beaches, connecting Mumbai in less than an hour. Ferry or catamaran ride is the most convenient and economic mode of transportation that connects Mumbai to Mandwa.
How to reach Mandwa Beach By Road
Mandwa beach is well connected from Mumbai and Pune through direct Maharashtra State Transport MSRTC buses. Even private cabs are easily available to reach Mandwa beach.
How to reach Mandwa Beach from Mumbai:
To reach Mandwa from Mumbai, one can take Mumbai – Goa Highway and travel till Wadkhal through Pen, and then take the right fork to Poynad – Parhur – Kihim and reach Mandwa Beach.
How to reach Mandwa Beach from Pune:
One can also reach the beach from Pune via Lonavala or Mulshi. Travel via Mumbai Pune Expressway till Khopoli. From Khopoli exit head towards Pen and reach Mandwa Beach via Vadkhal.
How to reach Mandwa Beach by Ferry/Catamaran
The shortest and most convenient mode of transportation is via catamaran or ferry, which connects the Gateway of India, Mumbai, to Mandwa. Being an integral ferry wharf, catamaran services are available throughout the year, except in monsoon.
The beach is located in close proximity to the Ferry Wharf, easily accessible through rickshaws and private cars. One can take a chartered bus from Mandwa to Kihim or Alibaug Beach. Everyday catamaran services are available to and from the Gateway of India to Mandwa jetty. Ferry services are available from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
How to reach Mandwa Beach By Train
The nearest railway station is at Pen, on Mumbai – Goa Road. It is 85 km from Mandwa via roadways. Through Pen, the beach is connected to Panvel and Mumbai via railways.
How to reach Mandwa Beach By Air
Being a small coastal village, there is no airport in Mandwa. The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, Mumbai, connecting the beach to major cities in India and abroad. The distance from Mumbai Airport to Mandwa is 140km by road; though a more convenient transportation mode exists – ferry or catamaran ride.
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Distance from Major Cities to Mandwa Beach
- Alibaug to Mandwa Beach Distance – 20 KM
- Pen to Mandwa Beach Distance – 38 KM
- Kashid to Mandwa Beach Distance – 50 KM
- Mumbai to Mandwa Beach Distance – 110 KM
- Pune to Mandwa Beach Distance – 140 KM
- Satara to Mandwa Beach Distance – 255 KM
- Kolhapur to Mandwa Beach Distance – 365 KM
Thanks admin for such a detailed guide to reach Mandwa beach. We have tried to reach Mandwa by road. This time we will go there by boat. I think it would be a great experience.