A Refreshing, Short Trip to Murud (Janjira) - The much awaited break from Routine ! KONKAN TRAVEL DIARY This Christmas vacation, we headed for a short getaway from routine to Murud-Janjira , a coastal town near Alibaug, Maharashtra. The choice as the young Travel Freak wanted to have a beach vacation & we wished fulfilling the desire of the 8 yr old Sea/Beach Freak, avoiding the New Year crowd & Overpricing. We chose the day after Christmas, packed our bags and began our journey at around 7 am without any bookings. Murud at a distance of approx. 150 kms is around 5-6 hrs drive away. Distance from Mumbai to Murud approx 158 kms Distance from Pune to Murud approx 182 kms A start in the early hours of the day ensures you reach early and the evening can be utilized, proves helpful in search of an accommodation if someone leaves unplanned and unbooked the way we did, you enjoy traffic free travel during pleasant hours of the morning...