Murud Janjira is a popular tourist destination in the coastal town of Murud in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. Located about 150 km from Mumbai city, this quaint village is known for its picturesque surroundings, a brown sandy shoreline aka the Murud Beach, and clear blue waters of the Arabian Sea. For people residing in Mumbai and Pune, Murud Janjira is an ideal weekend destination. Murud Beach and the rustic rural atmosphere offer a tranquil environment, making it an ideal place for relaxation.
How to Reach Murud Janjira
Murud Janjira can be accessed by car alone. Recently a port has been built but no cruises or jetties take you directly to the beautiful Murud Beach. So here are the routes you can take and the cost involved.
- From Mumbai by Car – You can reach this beautiful Murud Beach by car. Option 1, you drive down from Mumbai and take the Panvel to Pen to Alibag to Murud Route. Option 2, you drive down from Mumbai to Panvel and take the expressway, then you take the Khalapur exit to Kalamboli and reach Murud via Roha.
- From Mumbai by Ferry – You can take the ferry from Bhau Cha Dhakka and get off at Mandwa Jetty and then you take a car/cab to drive down to Murud Janjira.
- From Pune by Car – Drive down from Pune by taking the route via Mulshi, Indapur and finally reach Murud. This is about 160 km long and will take over 4 hours to reach.
5 Things to See and Do in Murud Janjira
Murud Beach
The highlight of Murud Janjira is its beach. Murud Beach as it is popularly called, is a long stretch of shoreline, which is a mix of rocky and brown sand structures. Despite a long shoreline, only a patch of the beach is accessible to tourists on account of the excessive rocky patches that dot the shoreline. There are boats that you can take to visit the next important tourist place, the Murud Fort.
Murud Janjira Fort
The Murud Janjira Fort is the reason the place is called Murud Janjira. It is popular owing to its historical significance. This was one of the forts built by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and is known for being impenetrable. Surrounded by the Arabian Sea, this fort is situated on a rock that doubles up as an island.
There is a boat ride that you can take from Murud Beach, which will cost about Rs. 50 per person. The ride will offer breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea and the Janjira Fort. The Murud Fort is open from 7 am to 6 pm. Timings may vary based on season.
Experience Sea Food and Local Cuisine
Murud is known for its delectable coastal cuisine. Seafood lovers from all over Maharashtra throng here for delicacies like Surmai Fry, Crab masala, and Pomfret Koliwada. Solkadhi and prawns fry are other popular dishes. Seafood is freshly caught and available at cheap rates.
Enjoy Coconut Water
This is one of the most overlooked and underrated charms of Murud Janjira. The village and the roads leading to it are dotted with coconut trees and the water in these coconuts is extremely sweet! You can try any coconut (nariyal paani) that you want, they are extremely sweet!
Enjoy Homestay
The locals of Murud are friendly and hospitable people. There are only a handful of resorts and the rest are all homestays that offer a relaxing and hospitable option to stay. Almost all homestays enjoy easy accessibility to the beach, ample parking place and multiple options of family rooms, private rooms or domitories.
Things to Do at Murud Beach
The beach attracts water sports enthusiasts with adventure junkies alike. Some things to do at the beach are:
- Jet skiing
- Banana boat rides
- Parasailing
- ATV rides
- Camel rides
- Horse Rides
- Double cycling
Some areas around Murud Beach offer camping facilities. This allows visitors to experience the natural beauty of the beach and its surroundings in a more immersive way.
Places to visit close to Murud Janjira
If you have more than one day at hand, you can explore the below nearby locations as well. Some locations and their distance from Murud Beach are as follows:
- Nawab Palace(1 km)
- Datta Mandir (2 km)
- Padmdurga Kasa (1 km)
- Amboli Dam (7 km)
- Kuda Caves (27 km)
- Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary (11 km)
If you are looking for options in Kashmir, check out my posts on Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Snowfall in Kashmir, and Best time to Visit Kashmir. If you are looking for options in Ladakh, check out Ladakh Weather, Nubra Valley, 5 Days Kashmir Itinerary, Best Packing tips for Ladakh & best tourist places in Ladakh.
If you are looking for places to visit in the Andaman Islands, please check my post on Radhanagar Beach & Ross Island.
If you are looking for other seaside options, check my posts on Murud Janjira, Kashid, Pirwadi Beach, and Kihim Beach in Maharashtra or Malshej Ghat. Alternatively, if you are interested in some Religious tourism, please check my posts on Golden Temple, Kamakhya, Trimbakeshwar, and Kashi Vishwanath. If you are looking for North East Adventure tours, check my posts on Shillong, Meghalaya, Dawki, Double Decker Living Root Trek, and 7 Day North East Itinerary.
If you are planning visit to Sikkim, check out Tsomgo Lake.
If you are looking for some spirituality, you can check out Ganga Aarti in Dashashwamedh Ghat or Ghats in Varanasi.Check out my posts from South India Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Bandipur Safari, and Mandalpatti Peak.
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