1- Hotel WestvCoast
When responsibility completes, mind wants to relax due to prolonged thinking. If not rested properly it gives mental tiredness. I am in that phase, so to ward off this tiredness and recoup my mind first step was to travel to a spot I like the most. Beaches take my breath away. Being born in a metro city, used to sea beaches cool water all the time, no doubt seeing a beach gives me lot of positive energy.
With this thought we entered the resort (thanks to Google maps). A warm reception welcomed us. Completing initially check in, we were taken to two rooms. One is with a private pool other is a normal room. We choose the former.
2- Hotel West Coast
Our room is in a main spot facing the main entrance. Two rooms- hall and a bedroom was allotted for us. In the hall outside is a private pool laid with all amenities. There is a swing nearby to sit and gaze at the pool. Restroom is provided in the master bedroom. Since it was end of rains and beginning of second summer, heat was prevailing all over. So without air conditioners living in the cottage is not possible.
A small water heater was provided. Extra bed facilities were given. Gym, spa, entertainment programs are organised. Our room had a thatched roof with enough bricks covering the open sky. When rain drops fall the sound vibrates. Similarly the sound of small insects, small birds, cooing of monkeys are heard well in our room. For a second I thought I was living in a roof house in the jungle.
3- Hotel West Coast
Coming to food, we opted for customised breakfast and dinner. Dinner was well laid and very very filling. Chapattis, rice along with Marathi thali really improved my health a lot for I was down with cold and fever while travelling to Alibaug. This resort organises day trips, half day and full day trips around Alibaug. Either you arrange for a car with a driver or ask for the driver to drive your car. Be either way charges are the same. We took a half day tour and visited secluded spots in Alibaug. Kindly check the link below for secluded beaches in Alibaug.
Nagaon is a small part of Alibaug which is famous for resorts facing the sea. Our resort was near the sea. Walking distance is 15 minutes via a small pathway that takes you to the beach directly. On the way small eatery and shopping shops fall into your eyes.
4- Walking pathway to Nagaon sda
Cool air, blowing right on your face, light brown sands, wet dark brown sands, waves coming and going and water crashing on the rocks near the beach says- Welcome to Nagaon beach. It’s a popular sunset hangout spot. Parasailing, paragliding, motor bike riding, camel and horse rides are the water sports of this beach.
5- Nagaon sea
Sun sets by 6.15Pm everyday. Glowing rays and light, amidst dark clouds, misty atmosphere, with moving sea water the whole place has it’s own unsaid beauty. We reached by 5.15pm and
spent time till 6.15pm. Sun which slowly goes down once comes out through the clouds gives a view and sets completely. Atmosphere turns from bright light to bright yellow light to grey lights slowly becoming dark around. Believe me this transcession is so natural that I felt life cycle is portrayed on daily basis.
6- Me at Nagaon just after sunset
Bidding goodbye to the mesmerising nature, we stopped for chai. Piping hot chai with fritters were served. It was beyond the word yummy. Relaxed, once more I turned at the lovely sea that stood so beautiful amidst lush plantations and said - THANK YOU.
Returning back to Mumbai after three days of paradise stay in the resort, viewing the lovely beaches, visualising unique nature views like sun rays penetrating out of the clouds, waves clashing on the rocks waiting before mixing with the waves and lovely sun rays line at the end point where sea meets the cloud made my trip very very memorable.
