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"Mumbai's little Goa"

Manori Tourism

Manori beach, along with Gorai beach is a growing favourite among back packers and people who just want to cross over to the peace and quiet of the country side for a while.

One day off from work. No time to travel too far. Low on petrol and just enough hours to pack up and leave for a refreshing day out. Manori offers much more than just a day's getaway to the beach. The two kilometer long beach in Manori is the nearest to the hustle and bustle of the city of dreams, yet far away from it. Manori is home to fishing communities, and a culture very reminiscent of Goa, the whole area given ample shade by a carpet of coconut and cashew trees that line the beach, hammocks tied to them, making you want to switch to your vacation side immediately. Other than the picnickers, the spiritually inclined will find Manori truly satisfying with places like the two Nath Sampradaya Ashrams, The Samudreshwar temple and the Global Vipassana Pagoda to go to.

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Manori Beach

Manori is a home to a picturesque beach that lines it. The fringed beach makes for a fantastic picnic spot for all Mumbaikars. It's famous for it's all night parties, which attract a younger crowd. A relaxing place for a little getaway. Clean Beaches and a lesser crowd as compared to other Mumbai beaches. Beautifully maintained private cottages are lined along the sea, which is rented out for a comfortable stay.

Restaurants and Local Food in Manori

Owing to the Goan culture that predominantly exists in Manori, the cuisine is mostly East Indian and sea food. Even though most of the hotels that offer stay also offer great food, there are little stalls and vendors on the streets as well. One thing not to miss is the Gola and Pani puri on the beach. An all time favourite among tourists, locals or wherever you may be from.
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Suggested Itinerary for Manori

Day 1: Reach Manori in the evening. Leave your luggage in the hotel. Head straight to the beach. Relax and enjoy at the beach and indulge is some partying at night!

Day 2: Start early and head to the beach to enjoy the sunrise. Visit the Samudreshwar Temple next. Reach the Pagoda in the evening to enjoy the sunset and then head back home.

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How to Reach Manori

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The nearest airport is in Mumbai. Cars can travel only up to Marve Beach. The closest railway station is Malad, a railway station on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. From Marve beach, one can take a ferry ride to Manori.

How to reach Manori by flight

The nearest airport is in Mumbai, and after that, you can take a local cab, bus or train to reach Marve Beach. From there, you can take a ferry to reach to the other side.

How to reach Manori by road

It is a super long stretch of 35 kilometres on Mira Road. Car owners are required to deposit their vehicles at the pay and park service at Marve, where the ferry will take you across to Manori. If you are travelling by bike, you can get it aboard the ferry as well.

How to reach Manori by train

The nearest railway station is at Malad, on the western railway line of the Mumbai railway. If you are travelling from the other two rail lines (Harbour and Central), you can change from Kurla (Any Harbour line station -> Kurla -> Dadar -> Malad) and/or from Dadar (Any central line station -> Dadar -> Malad). From there you can either take an auto, that will charge you approximately 200 INR or a bus (No.272) to Marve beach from where you will have to take a ferry that is government operated (2.50 INR / person) to Manori. This journey will take twenty minutes (from the station to Manori).

Local transport in Manori

Commuting shouldn't be a problem if you are comfortable with travelling by railway. The railways connect every major city in Mumbai to Malad where you can easily catch a rickshaw to Marve, and then a ferry ride to Manori. Rickshaw rides all the way from your city to Malad however will not be an economic choice. minimum rickshaw fares start at 15INR and for Taxis it is 19 INR. The government ferry from Marve to Manori charges 2.50 INR per person while ferries from Essel world at Gorai charge Rs 50.

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Manori Beach
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FAQs on Manori

What is famous about Manori?

The beach culture is very similar to Goa. A perfect place for a weekend getaway in Maharashtra, especially from Mumbai.

What is not so good about Manori?

Mangrove trees along the Manori-Gorai belt have been destroyed primarily due to debris dumping.

Who should visit Manori?

A popular weekend getaway for people living in Mumbai. Also perfect for people who love the beach and are looking for a short break with friends and family.

What is the best time to visit Manori?

Manori is a great destination to travel to all year round, October to March being the best time, as the climate will be comfortable with low humidity levels. Summers in Mumbai are prey to the terrible humidity levels, making it uncomfortable to travel even short distances. But since Manori is a shaded, beautiful beach, it becomes even more irresistible during the summers, where a dip can cool you off. The best time, however would be any time other than summer, where you can lie on the sand without the fear of getting sun burnt.
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What is the local food in Manori?

Owing to the Goan culture that predominantly exists in Manori, the cuisine is mostly East Indian and sea food. Even though most of the hotels that offer stay also offer great food, there are little stalls and vendors on the streets as well. One thing not to miss is the Gola and Pani puri on the beach. An all time favourite among tourists, locals or wherever you may be from.
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What is the best way to reach Manori?

The nearest airport is in Mumbai. Cars can travel only up to Marve Beach. The closest railway station is Malad, a railway station on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. From Marve beach, one can take a ferry ride to Manori.
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What are the things to do in Manori?

The top things to do in Manori are Manori Beach, Global Vippasanna Pagoda, Beach Parties, Samudreshwar Temple, Barbeque Parties, Nath Sampradaya Ashrams. You can see all the places to visit in Manori here

What are the places near Manori?

The top places near to Manori are Mumbai which is 17 km from Manori, Matheran which is located 56 km from Manori, Alibag which is located 62 km from Manori, Khandala which is located 79 km from Manori, Rajmachi which is located 76 km from Manori

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Jay Vithlani

on Manori Beach 5 years ago
One the the best place to visit in Mumbai where you can leave behind all your worries and just enjoy.

Aashimi Bhatia

5 years ago
- Make sure you book your hotel/resort rooms in advance and make sure the rooms in your name are there on the day you will be present. Many hotels in Manori are known to play with their customer book (Read More)ings to cope with the crowd on busy days. Beware of resorts asking you to give up your cottages for smaller, stingier apartments.
- The beach can be really lonely during some week-days. Advisable to carry own food on weekdays especially at morning or afternoons.
- Carry lots of sunscreen! If not for spiritual purposes, go with family and friends, and carry along some games !
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