One-Day Pune to Alibaug Group Road Trip Itinerary
Alibaug works perfectly as a one-day trip from Pune. Leave early, enjoy the beach, and you are back home by night without burning a leave day. Did this trip last monsoon with a bunch of friends and the drive itself was half the fun.
Here is what the one-day itinerary looks like.
5:30 AM: Departure from Pune
Start your journey from Pune in advance to escape the traffic on the Pune-Mumbai-Goa route through Panvel, which will take you 4-4.5 hours of drive.
10:00 AM: Reach Alibag, head to Kihim Beach.
This beach is less crowded than the main beach. Great for photos before the crowd builds up in the evening.
A local Malvani spot near the market can be an ideal choice for the lunch where you can try the fish thali.
A short walk can be done only during the low tide; otherwise, just relax at the main beach nearby.
3:30 PM: Free time / shopping
During this time you will be free to explore the local market and buy souvenirs and have some street snacks.
5:00 PM: Start return drive
Leaving by 5:00 pm is better to avoid night traffic near Panvel, which could ruin your whole day by getting stuck in the traffic.
With a short food stop near Lonavala on the way back.
If your group is large, booking a 17 seater Tempo Traveller hire in Pune with driver makes the journey a lot easier for group as it keeps everyone stays together, and the driver handles tolls and route stress while you nap or catch up with friends.