Manori Beach: Popular Tourist Attraction In Maharashtra

Manori Beach

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About 40km from Mumbai, this sleepy beach near the Portuguese- favored fishing village of Manori is a weekend retreat for the people of Mumbai and the venue of occasional beach parties. It offers a refreshing change from the bustle of India's most busy metropolis.

Manori Beache are among the most picturesque beaches that Mumbai boasts of. These beaches are located at the distance of approximately 40kms from Mumbai. The sheer scenic beauty of this beache with unspoilt sand is conspicuous with the absence of the chaotic crowd of vendors that are so common to Mumbai beaches.

You can enjoy the Sun and the Sea amidst complete silence except the music of surging waves that you would love to explore.Manori beache are dotted with some of the finely managed exotic private cottages built on the backdrop of the vast Arabian Sea and gaping Sun, that make these beaches all the more a tempting site to visit.

Location info:

Address:40km from Mumbai

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Nearest City: Mumbai

Best time to visit: Any time./September to May

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Interesting things to do:

Can Enjoy at the beach ,can play some games,

Interesting things to Visit:

There is one ancient Portuguese Church at Marve and a grove of Cashew nut trees that add to the beauty of this beach. Along with Marve and Manori Beaches there is Gorai Beach which too is equally popular among revelers. These three locales are inhabited by Catholic natives of Mumbai, and the kind of attire they wear along with old churches make the region resemble to that of Goa's aura.

Essel World: An excellent place to get entertained, Essel World, offers over 40 exciting rides, games, and attractions. The Water Kingdom is said to be the largest of its kind in Asia.

Bollywood - The Film City or "Bollywood"- as it is called produces the second most number of pictures in the world every year. Visiting a movie studio to watch a movie being shot in India's commercial film capital is an experience worth attempting.

Kamla Nehru Park - located at the top of Malabar Hills, Kamla Nehru Park is the park also provides you a spectacular view of the city and the sunset.
Chowpatty - Situated in the suburbs of the city, and known for its festive atmosphere, food stalls and hustle and bustle, Chowpatty is perhaps the most famous beach of Mumbai. This beach encapsulates the spirit of Mumbai.

Aarey Milk Colony - located at a distance of 32 kilometers from main Mumbai city, Aarey Milk colony of Mumbai is one of the most modern milk colonies in the world. You can also try the fresh milk and snacks in the colony's canteen here.

Jain Temple - located on the Malabar Hill, the Jain temple houses frescoes depicting various events in the lives of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras. A large number of devotees as well as tourists visit the Jain temple every day.
Haji Ali's Tomb: this tomb is a mausoleum built to commemorate Haji Ali, a Muslim saint, who perished by drowning while traveling to Mecca.
Bazaars in Mumbai: among the famous markets in Mumbai, Kalbadevi, Bhuleshwar, Mangaldas, Zaveri and Chor Bazaar are some of the markets worth exploring.

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How to reach?

Nearest Railway Station:Mumbai has an efficient network of local trains that you can board to reach each and every nook and cranny of the city.

Nearest Airport:Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport and domestic airport carry the services of almost all the major flights

Road Transport:City bus services are run by BEST connecting Marve-Erangal-Aksa-Manori

Nearest Visiting places:

Flora Fountain now renamed to Hutatma Chowk
Gateway of India
Gurdwara Shree Guru Singh Sabha
Haji Ali Mosque
Hanging Gardens
Jehangir Art Gallery
Jijamata Udyaan
Juhu Beach
Kamala Nehru Park
Kanheri Caves
Kashid Beach
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
Marine Drive earlier/historically referred to as Queen's Necklace
Nehru Planetarium
Powai Lake
Prince of Wales Museum
Prithvi Theatre
Rajabai Tower
Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali National Park)
Hotel Taj Mahal
Taraporewala Aquarium
Veermata Jeejabai Bhosale Udyan

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Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Manoribel Hotel
Palm Beach Resort

Things to carry:

Mineral water bottles, food, first aid kit, some extra clothes and so on.

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Police Station:100

Nearest Hospital:Hospitals at the city.

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