Peak Season
Murud-Janjira in January
Maharashtra, India
Perfect weather for fort boat trip. Calm seas, clear views
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Perfect weather for fort boat trip. Calm seas, clear views
Roads & Access
self drive: Standard car fine. Roads are narrow but okay.. road condition: Coastal road from Alibag is decent. Narrow in parts.. public transport: State buses from Alibag. Limited frequency.. from nearest city: Alibag — 45km (1.5hrs). Mumbai — 165km (4hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Murud Police Station. nearest hospital: Rural Hospital Murud. Alibag Sub-District Hospital (45km)
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent signal in Murud town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Fort boat ride is exciting for kids, Beach is calm and clean, Historical learning opportunity
Elevation
5m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Perfect weather for fort boat trip. Calm seas, clear views |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent conditions. Beach and fort ideal |
| March | 4/5 | Good weather. Getting warmer |
| April | 3/5 | Hot but manageable. Fort visit still fine |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot and humid. Not pleasant |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon — fort boats cancelled. Rough seas |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon — no fort access. Heavy rain |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon. Fort inaccessible |
| September | 1/5 | Monsoon ending. Boats may resume late month |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Boats resume. Green surroundings |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Calm seas. Fort boat trips comfortable |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season — perfect conditions for fort and beach |
Practical Details
How to reach
Alibag — 45km (1.5hrs). Mumbai — 165km (4hrs). Roads: Coastal road from Alibag is decent. Narrow in parts.. Self-drive: Standard car fine. Roads are narrow but okay.. Public transport: State buses from Alibag. Limited frequency.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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