The short answer
Kashid Beach: what visitors should know first
Yes, as a half-day trip by car. It is a long, mostly empty beach with shade trees and chairs for hire. Swimming needs care, and the hotels sit back from the sand, so go for the day rather than for the nightlife.
Useful facts
Kashid Beach facts at a glance
- Location
- Kashid, Murud taluka, Raigad
- Experience type
- Beach day
- Known for
- Curving white-sand beach between two hills
- Visitor note
- Rough sea and low-tide warnings
- Time or schedule
- Daytime; best November to February
Why it matters
Why Kashid Beach is worth your time
Kashid is the beach that most travellers on this stretch of the coast will have heard of, and it works as a counterweight to the heritage focus of Murud. Its long curve, white sand and shade trees give a different kind of day: nothing to see, only a place to sit.
It also shows how the coast has changed. Wikipedia notes that hotels and homestays have grown along the highway near the beach, and that water sports are offered in the peak hours.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
A long curve of sand
The beach lies between two hills and is wide enough to feel uncrowded on weekdays.
- 02
Shade and shacks
Trees at the edge and shacks that rent chairs and hammocks.
- 03
Korlai Fort nearby
About 13 km north, an easy add-on for a coastal day.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Go early and plan for a slow morning rather than a packed itinerary. Hire a chair under the trees, watch the line of surf and walk the sand. Outlook Traveller says there are no organised activities, so you will need to bring your own entertainment, such as a ball, a book or a hat.
Swim cautiously. Boards warn of treacherous sea, particularly at low tide, so stay close to the shore. Eat snacks and drink coconut water at the shacks, but plan your main meal at your hotel, because there are no stand-alone restaurants in Kashid, according to the same guide.
Combine Kashid with Korlai Fort, about 13 km to the north, and return to Murud in the afternoon before the road gets busy.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Take water and a hat; shade is limited
- Swim only near the shore and avoid low tide
- Eat at your hotel because there are few restaurants
- Go on a weekday to avoid crowds
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Kashid, Murud taluka, roughly 15 to 25 km north of Murud
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Best time
- November to February; weekdays are quieter
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The sand is level and the walk from the road is short, but shade is limited to the trees at the edge. Take chairs at the shacks and avoid the midday sun.
- Tickets and access
- Free to enter. Shacks rent chairs, hammocks and balls. Notice boards warn of rough sea, particularly at low tide.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Kashid Beach
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The sand is level and the walk from the road is short, but shade is limited to the trees at the edge. Take chairs at the shacks and avoid the midday sun.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
How far is Kashid from Murud?
Sources vary between about 15 and 25 km. Allow 30 to 45 minutes by road.
Is there water sports activity?
Wikipedia says water sports are available in peak hours, but Outlook reports no organised activities, so check on the day.
Where can I eat?
Shacks sell snacks, and most visitors eat at their hotel.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
