Aarey Forest, Mumbai

Name: Aarey Forest
Address: Mumbai, India

#260 among attractions in Mumbai

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Aarey Forest is a rich urban forest which is within the eco sensitive zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. It is classified as mixed moist deciduous type forest. It acts as a buffer between SGNP and the city, being one of the few green spaces left in Mumbai. On 3 September 2020, the Maharashtra government declared one fifth of the Aarey Colony, an area of approximately 600 acres, as a reserved forest. ()

Area: 6.18 mi²Coordinates: 19°8'55"N, 72°52'54"E

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Goregaon (Goregaon East)Mumbai India

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Nearby attractions include: Mahakali Caves, Powai Lake, Jogeshwari Caves, Wagheshwari Temple.

1.4 miS
Nature, Cave, Natural attraction
Mahakali Caves, Mumbai
35 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Mumbai, the Mahakali Caves, also known as the Kondivite Caves, offer a serene escape into the spiritual heritage of India. These ancient rock-cut monuments, dating back to the 1st century BCE to the 6th century CE, stand as an enduring...
2.1 miSE
Natural attraction, Body of water, Lake
Powai Lake, Mumbai
54 min walk • Powai Lake is an artificial lake, situated in Mumbai, in the Powai valley, where a Powai village with a cluster of huts existed. The city suburb called Powai shares its name with the lake.
1.8 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Jogeshwari Caves, Mumbai
45 min walk • The Jogeshwari Caves are some of the earliest Buddhist cave temples sculptures located in the Mumbai suburb of Jogeshwari, India. The caves date back to 520 to 550 CE. These caves belongs to the Hindu daity Jogeshwari.
1.9 miN
Temple
Wagheshwari Temple, Mumbai
50 min walk • Wagheshwari Temple is one of the famous temples of Mumbai situated near Gokuldham Colony in Goregaon East. It is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Bhagwati.
3.3 miSW
Park, Mountain
Gilbert Hill, Mumbai
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2.9 miSE
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Mumbai
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1.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Vihar Lake, Mumbai
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2.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Powai, Mumbai
68 min walk • Powai is an upscale residential neighbourhood located in central Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is situated on the banks of Powai Lake, and is bound by the hills of Vikhroli Parksite to the south-east, Chandivali to the south-west, the L.B.S.
3.3 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai
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2 miS
Neighbourhood
Marol, Mumbai
52 min walk • Marol is a locality in the suburb of the Andheri in Mumbai, India.
2.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Hiranandani Gardens, Mumbai
72 min walk • Hiranandani Gardens is an upmarket township consisting of condominiums, penthouses, bungalows and commercial complexes in Powai in the city of Mumbai. Hiranandani was constructed by the Hiranandani Group and can be accessed by JVLR from the North and LBS Marg from the South.