About Alibaug Alibag, kissed and bordered by the Arabian Sea, is known for its palatial sea forts, local fish delicacies and the virgin, sun-kissed beaches. A trip to Alibag is the ideal weekend getaway from the hustle-bustle of cosmopolitan lives. Located just 95.3 km from Mumbai, Alibag can be reached by NH 66 in about 2 hours. The name Alibag literally translates to ‘the garden of Ali’. Located in the Konkan region of Raigad, this tourist hub is the ideal place for people looking for sun, serenity and solace. Surrounded by sea on all sides, Alibag is also known as the ‘Goa of Maharashtra’. The town borders a famous Israeli-Jewish region, and is home to over thousands of families of Jewish descent. One of the most popular synagogues, called the Israel Ali, is also located in this city. Set amidst the backdrop of the Arabian Sea, Alibag is home to tranquil waters and lacunae beaches. The town can also be reached by ferry from Mumbai and is a perfect tourist spot for both young and old. Alibaug houses a magnetic observatory which was set up in 1904. It serves as one of the significant observatories forming part of a global network now run by Indian Institute of Geomagnetism. The observatory has two buildings; the first building has magnetometers that record changes occurring in the geomagnetic fields. The second building consists of precision recording instruments, which give data about geomagnetic storms caused by solar storms which is shared with other countries. It is from years that the Alibaug Region and Raigarh district is headed and ruled by the Bhartiya Shetkari Kamgar Paksha (Peasants and Workers Party of India).