Colaba Observatory, Alibag

#2 among attractions in Alibag

Observatories and planetariums

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Colaba Observatory, also known as the Bombay Observatory, was an astronomical, timekeeping, geomagnetic and meteorological observatory located on the Island of Colaba, Mumbai, India. ()

Coordinates: 18°38'44"N, 72°52'11"E

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Colaba Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kolaba Fort, Kihim, Nagaon Beach, Khanderi.

0.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Kolaba Fort, Alibag
22 min walk • Kolaba Fort is an old fortified maritime base in Alibaug, Konkan, India. It is situated in the sea at a distance of 1–2 km from the shores of Alibag, 35 km south of Mumbai, in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is a popular tourist destination and a protected monument.
5.6 miN
Village
Kihim
143 min walk • The main attraction of Kihim is its stunning beach, which stretches for 5 kilometers along the Arabian Sea. The beach is lined with coconut trees and offers a peaceful and secluded atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for relaxing and unwinding.
3.1 miSE
Town
Nagaon Beach
80 min walk • Nagaon Beach is the ideal spot for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying water sports such as banana boat rides and jet skiing. The gentle waves and soft sand create a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a leisurely day by the sea.
5.5 miNW
Island
Khanderi
140 min walk • Khanderi is an island with a fort, located south of Mumbai, along the coast of Maharashtra, India.

Colaba Observatory, Alibag

Facts and practical information

Colaba Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kolaba Fort, Alibag

Kihim

Nagaon Beach

Khanderi