Mandwa, Maharashtra
Mandwa is a village in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. It is popular as a weekend beach destination from Mumbai city, mainly because of the direct Ferry services available near Mandwa Beach to and from Mumbai.[1]
Mandwa | |
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Town | |
Mandwa beach as seen from the port | |
Nickname(s): Colaba fort | |
Mandwa | |
Coordinates: 18.803°N 72.882°E | |
Country | India |
Villages of Maharashtra | Maharashtra |
Villages of Raigad | Raigad |
Founded by | Shivaji Maharaj |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
Vehicle registration | MH |
In movies, Mandwa has been popularized by Amitabh and Hrithik's Agneepath series respectively.[2]
Transport
Mandwa serves as the changeover point for Ferry services from the state capital of Mumbai and buses bound for the district headquarters at Alibag.[3] It is close to Kihim beach. Mandwa beach lies 6 kilometers from Rewas and close to Mandawa town.[4]
In 2011, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), proposed to run roll on roll off (RORO) services from Ferry Wharf to Mandwa.[5]
References
- "Mandwa and Kihim beaches". Maharashtra Tourism. MTDC. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- Sharma, Manimugdha (12 February 2012). "In Mandwa, Kancha Cheena meets history". Times of India. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- "Transportation from Alibaug". Raigad District Authority. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- "Mandwa and Kihim Beaches". Maharashtra Tourism. MTDC. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- Siddhaye, Ninad (27 October 2011). "RoRo your way to Alibaug at Rs620". Daily News and Analysis. Mumbai. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
See also
- Mandva, village and former princeley state in Bharuch district, Gujarat state, western India.
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