Manori Beach – Maharashtra
Located in the northern part of the Mumbai city is the picturesque Manori Beach. This scenic beach is situated on the island called DharaviBhet. The area around this beach is dominated by the local fishing and farming community. In addition, this beach also comprises of a number of food shacks. Furthermore, there are two resorts (styled like Spanish Villas) situated in close proximity to this beach. This beautiful beach also serves as an ideal weekend getaway destination for people living in the “City that never sleeps”.
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How to reach the Manori Beach
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- By train:
The closest major railway station to this beach is located in Malad/Borivali. There are auto services available from these railway stations to the Manori Ferry Point, from where 15 minute ferry services are available to this beach.
- By road:
If you intend to drive to this beach then the ideal starting points would be Pune, Thane, Kalyan, and Navi Mumbai.
- Via Pune:
There is one route from Pune to this beach, and it is via Mumbai-Bangalore Highway/Mumbai-Pune Highway.
2. Via Thane:
There is one route from Thane to this beach, and it is via NH-48 and Uttan Road.
3. Via Kalyan:
There are two routes from Kalyan to this beach, and they are via NH-48, and via ChinchotiAnjurPhata Road.
4. Via Navi Mumbai:
There are two routes from Navi Mumbai to this beach, and they are via NH-48 and via Western Express Highway.
- By air:
The nearest airport is located in the suburb called Ville Parle. The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is connected to major cities in the country as well as to international destinations.
Climate and the best time to visit Manori Beach
The climate at this beach during the summer season which begins in March and ends in May is extremely hot with the mercury rising to up to about 40 degree Celsius. The rainfall received during the monsoon season which begins in June and ends in September is “heavy”. The winter season which begins in November and ends in February, on the other hand, is pleasant with the mercury even dropping to a minimum of a 10 degree Celsius. So the ideal time to visit this beach is during the winters from November to February.
Things/activities to do at Manori Beach
This pristine and scenic beach is renowned for a number of shacks that provide for snacks at this beach. In addition, in close proximity to this beach is the Global Vipassana Pagoda that comprises of bone relics of Gautama Buddha. Furthermore, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva called Samudreshwar and the famous amusement and water park Esselworld and Water Kingdom are situated in close proximity.
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