Brahma Kund, Alibag

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Sight Address : Brahma Kund situated on the top of the hill and is 20 km from Alibaug. Edit

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Brahma Kund, Alibag is the place of attraction for tourist. There are two popular kunds at this place, the Shiva pool and the Brahma pond. Brahma Kund is a rectangular shape tank, surrounded by steps from all the four sides.

Brahma Kund

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As per Hindu devotees, Lord Krishna was bathed by Lord Brahma, who later collected the water and created this pool. The kund also attracts tourists for a small Maruti mandir and a statue of Mirchi Baba. Believed that the Brahma kund was constructed in 1612.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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2-3 Hours.

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Aparanta ; Radisson Blu Resort & Spa – Alibaug 402209, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Indian.

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.