Why Alibag | Square Deal Land Consultants

Investment Destination

Not many people are aware that Alibag comes under MMRDA i.e. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. City planners have always envisioned Alibag as part of the natural expansion of the Mumbai region and had provided infrastructure and facilities accordingly.

A number of famous personalities across all spheres of entertainment like artists, sportspersons, actors etc. own properties in Alibag and it’s an address they proudly flaunt.

It’s a great investment destination for real estate because of the multiple infra structure projects earmarked to develop the area. This area is bound to multiply in value as the infra structure falls in place. So the earlier the investment, better the returns.

About Alibag

History:

Alibag was developed in the 17th century by Sarkhel Kanhoji Aangre, the naval chief of Chhatrapati Shivaji. Alibag is a coastal town located in Raigad district in Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is the headquarters of the Raigad district. A rich Bene Israelite named Ali used to live in this coastal town. He owned many plantations and orchards of mangoes and coconuts. The local residents started calling the place "Alichi Bagh"(which means "Gardens of Ali" in Marathi). Hence the name stuck and the place is now called "Alibag”.

Tourism:

Only 93km away from the bustling city of Mumbai, one can enjoy the ample number of beaches and the spectacular view of the Arabian Sea, here at Alibag. This beautiful town is brimming with history and has been a very important part of the Maratha Empire and the Portuguese culture. Alibag is an ideal place for all those who enjoy history and love visiting places associated like old forts, temples and sculptures. Famous Shiva and Ganesh temples dot the landscape. Right from museums to observatories to temples, one can have a look at all.

For the nature lovers, this beautiful town is lined with white and black sand beaches all along the coast. The shoreline is best known for its encompassing with the perfectly clear water and the thick vegetation up and down the shore. Surrounded by mini islands in the vicinity to explore and visit. The town is surrounded on all sides by Hillocks which bring in cool breeze, enveloping the area with calm and peace.

Some of the famous destinations to visit when in Alibag are the International Magnetic Observatory, Homeopathic Medical College, Alibag and Kolaba Forts. Surrounding beaches like Kihim, Kashid, Akshi, Mandawa and Thal Beaches are a must visit for their clear waters and tranquil surroundings.

With the growing popularity of its serene beaches and close proximity to Mumbai, it has attracted a number of large refineries, factories, orchards and plantation sites on its land. Large number of celebrities like film stars, sports personalities, theatre folk, industrialists etc. have built sea facing bungalows on the beaches of Alibag. The clear waters at Alibag are also favorable for a number of luxury water sports, especially yachting.

Why Alibag?

Infrastruchure & Transport

Alibag is very well-connected with Mumbai by road, rail and ferry.

Waterways:

Ferries and catamarans are running daily from the Gateway of India, Mumbai to Rewas. The ride to Rewas is around an hour and you can count in another hour for the bus ride to Alibag.

Roadways:

MSRTC buses are available from various parts of Maharashtra. From Mumbai you have MSRTC buses leaving every 30 mins-1hr on a daily basis.

A number of Private buses can also be chartered to travel to Alibag

You can travel by car or taxi to Alibag using the Mumbai-Goa-Ernakulam National Highway (NH17).

Railways:

Though Alibag is not served by the Central Railway, The nearest railway stations are Panvel, 85 km away and Roha, 50 km away.

Real Estate in Alibag

Alibag falls under the MMRDA i.e. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and has always been envisioned as part of the natural expansion of the Mumbai region. It's a great investment destination for real estate because of the multiple infra structure projects earmarked to develop the area and the real estate prices are fast rising.. So the earlier the investment, better the returns.

Upcoming Projects & Developments

Seeing the potential of this area and the ever increasing tourism, many transport connectivity-related developmental projects have been proposed by the government.

Roll-On Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) ferry services

Financial pundits believe that economic growth improves with better connectivity. Alibag is fast developing to be the luxe-leisure spot in Mumbai’s vicinity. Premium real estate development is expected to grow tremendously over the years, and the economic growth too will get a boost with the introduction of Roll-On Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) ferry services. The passenger terminal at Ferry Wharf for east coast inland water transport to Mandwa (Alibaug) is already 'work in progress', and is expected to be completed by 2018 end. Roll on - Roll off ferry services will enable ferrying cars across from Mumbai – Alibaug easily.

Trans-Harbour Sea Link

The proposed Mumbai-Alibag Trans-Harbour Sea Link aims to transform a three-hour drive between Alibag and South Mumbai, to a quick hour, making Alibag the perfect getaway destination. This link is proposed to be an Expressway link, with a 6-lane dual carriageway. It is expected to be ready by 2022.

Railway

A double-track Metro rail has been proposed along the Trans-Harbour Link, to connect both sides of the bay. Currently, the Konkan railway network connects Mumbai to Pen.

Virar-Alibag Link

The upcoming Virar-Alibag road link aims to shorten travel time to one hour, from the present four hours. The expressway, formulated by MMRDA will be a 100 kms, 8-lane corridor with a Metro rail link in the centre.

Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS)

Proposed on the Virar-Alibag Link, the Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) will have two service lanes, taking the total number of road lanes to 10.

Rewas-Aware Port

The proposed Rewas-Aware Port will serve as an alternate deep draft port to the existing Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) facilities. This port is planned 10 kms south of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, which is located in the P.A.R.K. (Panvel-Alibag-Revdanda-Kashid) region.

International Airport

A new International airport planned, will offer state-of-the-art, world class facilities to passengers, cargo, aircrafts and airlines. Proposed at Kopra-Panvel, this will be built through public-private partnership.