Have a relaxed breakfast in Colaba (options: Café Mondegar or Leopold Cafe) to start the day comfortably before heading to the Gateway jetty; both open early and serve hearty breakfasts and chai.
Reach Gateway of India with luggage and collect/confirm Mandwa ferry tickets; arrive early to allow for queues and security checks — ferries can be busy on weekends.
Board the ferry to Mandwa (approx 30–45 minutes). Enjoy sea breezes and views of Mumbai’s coastline — confirm the ferry operator and exact boarding time the day before as schedules change seasonally.
Take a prepaid taxi or cab from Mandwa jetty to Kihim (roughly 25–40 minutes depending on traffic); arrange a return pickup number if you prefer to coordinate a driver for later.
Eat at a recommended beach shack or local restaurant in Kihim; try a fresh prawn curry, pomfret or a Konkani thali — most places serve lunch 12:00–15:00 on weekends.
Check into your beachfront resort or guesthouse in Kihim to drop luggage and freshen up; standard check-in times are 12:00–15:00 but confirm with your property.
Explore Kihim’s broad sandy shore and coastal scrub; late afternoon is excellent for birdwatching and photography as migratory and resident species are active.
Watch a relaxed Arabian Sea sunset from Kihim — arrive a bit early for the best photos and cooler temperatures; the beach is open to the public all day.
Dine at a popular local seafood restaurant or your resort’s dining room; enjoy regional Konkani dishes such as sol kadhi and fish curry. Most places stay open until ~22:00 on Saturdays; reserve if possible.
Take a short post-dinner walk on the quieter night beach or return to your resort to relax — Kihim is peaceful after dark and ideal for stargazing when skies are clear.
Enjoy breakfast served by your hotel or a nearby café (typically 7:00–10:00); choose a light Konkani-style option like poha, upma or misal pav to prepare for a day of sightseeing.
Drive from Kihim to Alibag main beach area (about 20–30 minutes). Plan Kolaba Fort first — it’s best visited near low tide so you can walk out to the fort; check local tide timings in the morning.
Walk across to the 17th-century Kolaba Fort to see historic bastions, small temples, and sweeping sea views; the fort is accessible during daylight hours (typically 6:00–18:00), but timing depends on tides and safety notices.
Head to nearby Varsoli Beach for a relaxed stretch of sand or optional water sports (banana boat, jetski) usually available from about 9:00–17:00; families find the beach and promenade pleasant for a mid-morning break.
Have lunch at a well-reviewed Alibag restaurant — try a Konkani seafood platter or a vegetarian thali depending on preference; most restaurants serve lunch 12:00–15:00 on Sundays.
Drive to the Kanakeshwar Temple (Shiva shrine on a small hill) for scenic views and a cultural stop; temple hours are typically morning to evening (approx 06:00–20:00) but confirm locally for any special pujas.
Browse Alibag markets for kokum products, masalas, chivda and handmade souvenirs; grab a quick snack like bhajiya or sweets for the road. Shops usually operate through the afternoon into early evening.
Head to Mandwa jetty to catch the afternoon ferry back to Mumbai — allow 30–45 minutes for the drive plus buffer for traffic; confirm the exact ferry departure time the day before as Sunday schedules vary.
Board the ferry to Gateway/Colaba (approx 30–45 minutes). Afternoon ferries on Sundays can be busy — arrive 20–30 minutes early to queue and secure seats.
Arrive back in Mumbai in the early evening. If you’d like to eat before heading home, grab an early dinner near Gateway or at your home neighborhood — many restaurants in Mumbai are open late.