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Towards the north of Mumbai, in the district of Thane
lies the seaside town of Bordi. Bordi is a small town
well known for boarding schools. Far way from the hullabaloo
of the city life, this town is a quiet sea resort. Bordi
is very well known for the chickoo and other fruits
orchards.
Bordi is very famous because of its rich history. Bordi
was the one of the areas where the Iranis settled in
India.
Places to Visit:
Dahanu-Bordi Beach
This sea beach of Dahanu-Bordi is very clean and serene.
One of the important features of the beach is that it
is extremely uncluttered. The beach extends to over
17 kilometers.
Udvada
In a small distance from Bordi lies Udvada. Udvada
is famously known as the “Mecca of Zoroastrians”.
Udvada houses a flame, which was brought by the Irani
settlers to India. This flame has been burning for thousand
of years. Parsis often visit Udvada to take blessings
from the Holy fire.
How to get there:
By Air, the nearest airport is Mumbai, 145 kms.
By Rail, the nearest railhead is Gholwad, 2 kms.
By Road, Mumbai is 145 kms from Bordi. Dahanu is also
15 kilometers from Bordi.
State Transport buses ply between Dahanu Road and Bordi
Where to Stay:
Tourists stay at Thane or at Mumbai. One of the decent
staying options at Thane is:
Tapovan Retreat
Opp. Vijay Stumbh, Bordi - 401 601
Dist. Thane, Maharashtra. India.
Best Time to Visit:
November to May
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