India /Maharashtra /Raigad /Kanakeshwar
Sight Address : Hanuman Temple is situated at premises of Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple at a distance of 13 km from Alibaug. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Hanuman Temple, Kanakeshwar is situated atop a hill at a height of 900 ft and devotees climb around 5,000 stairs to reach the temple.The idol worshipped is of God Hanuman, the devotee of Lord Sri Ram.
Hanuman Temple
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
6.00 AM – 9.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
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Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis are another way to get around town. They can be hired from nearby cities and used for local transport as well. Taxis charge around Rs 1500 per day. A/C taxis and SUV’s such as Toyota Qualis are also available.
BUS : By bus : MSRTC buses should be available from various parts of Maharashtra. If you are leaving from Mumbai, then you have an option of boarding MSRTC buses, leaving every 30 mins – 1 hr from the Mumbai Central Bus Station. Though they might be uncomfortable, they top in terms of punctuality. Remember to grab a window seat!
Private buses can be chartered – a good option if you are going in a large group.
Train : The nearest station is at Gholvad Station (2 km) from which one can take bus, taxi or rickshaw to Alibaug. Train services between Mumbai and Surat stop at this station. Panvel is another nearest station which is at a distance of 49 kms from Alibaug.
Air : The nearest airport is Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, which is 179 km away.
Others : By boat : There are ferries and catamarans available from the Gateway of India, Mumbai. The journey takes 2 hours. However, service is suspended during the rains, i.e. May-October. The ferry takes you to Rewas and you are taken on a bus to Alibag. The cost of the bus trip is usually included in the ferry fare. This is the recommended way of getting to Alibag.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Keep your phone on silent mode inside the temple.
HelplineEdit
- Fire – 101
- Police Control Room – 100/ (02141) 222100/ 100
- Ambulance – 102
