Dahanu Bordi - Maharashtra - डहाणू बोर्डी

Co-ordinates 20.147495, 72.737904
State Maharashtra
Nearby Stations Gholwad
Nearby Places Daman&Diu
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Other Langauge Names Hindi: दहनु बोरदी
Marathi: डहाणू बोर्डी

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Dahanu is Udwada - the 'Mecca of the Zoroastrians' - with a large, beautiful temple which houses their sacred fire.

A quaint seaside town with a huge sprawling beach, Dahanu is situated in Thane district. This once barren land thrived under Irani settlers and boasts of some of the country's best 'chickoo' orchards. Quite near is 'Udwada' the sacred town of Paris. It has a large beautiful agiary which has a flame that's has been kept burning for almost a thousand years. A half hour drive down from Dahanu is the even sleepier village of Bordi. The beach is endless and very safe. Its get quite hot in summer. bordi si also known for its boarding schools.

The Dahanu-Bordi stretch is 17 Km. This once-barren land thrived under Irani settlers, an earthy people. Dahanu is lined with fruit orchards and is famous for its chickoos.

Best Time to Visit and Weather

September to May.

Travel Direction

How to Reach

By Air

Nearest airport is Mumbai, 145 km.

By Train

Dahanu Road is the nearest railhead is Gholwad 2 km. It is also accessible from Dahanu 15 km on western railways.

By Road

Connected by Road.

Nearby Places and other Beaches

Places to see near by

Bassien Fort, Kelva Beach, Mumbai, Vasai.









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Photo by : Ketaki Shikhare in panoramio