Kihim

1 dayBest: Nov–MarBeaches#quiet#butterflies#beach

Quiet beach of butterflies

Why this weekend?

Kihim beachButterfly woodsAlibaug drive

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The quiet beach
- Beach walk
- Peacock hour
- Koli lanes
- Sunset shore
- Return

Geography & terrain

Kihim lies in the Raigad district of Maharashtra on the Alibaug coast, 10 km from Alibaug and 110 km from Mumbai — the quiet beach village of the region, its long beach, the koli life and the peacocks set on the coast's green edge.

History & culture

The village's story runs with the coast's old trade and the koli fishing — the beach village of the Konkan's west, with the village's modern role as the quiet weekend alternative of the Alibaug circuit and the butterfly-and-peacock stop of the region; the village's history of the sea trade and the colonial-era settlement, with the koli fishing life of its shore, gives Kihim its beach-village character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,200–2,800/night

Mid-range

₹2,800–6,000/night

Comfort

₹6,000+/night

Things to do

Long beach
Peacock groves
Koli village
Sunset sand
Quiet sea

Eat & drink

Vada pav
Misal pav
Pav bhaji
Puran poli

Getting there

Fly: Mumbai (BOM) / Pune (PNQ) / Nagpur (NAG)
Train: Mumbai CST, Pune, Nagpur junctions
Road from Mumbai: varies by district — 40–500 km
Getting around: Local trains, autos, buses, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹3,500–9,500 (1 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,200–6,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹800–1,200
Per day · Activities: ₹800–1,200

Month by month

Jan · Best: 14–29°C · None rain
Feb · Best: 17–32°C · None rain
Mar · Hot: 21–36°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 25–39°C · None rain
May · Hot: 28–40°C · None rain
Jun · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 24–33°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 21–34°C · Light rain
Nov · Good: 17–31°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 14–29°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Marathi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Nov–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Nov–Mar) holds the calm sea
The beach asks the evening hours
Pairs with Alibaug for the coast circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Kihim?

The quiet beach village of the Alibaug coast.

What is there to do?

The beach, the peacocks and the koli life.

How long is the visit?

A full day.