Uran Beach

Uran is a situated in Navi Mumbai falls under Raigarh District. Uran is situated in the eastern part of Mumbai across the Thane stream near Panvel and Karjat. Uran is covered with beautiful scenery. The path leads to Uran is covered with Hills, Paddy fields and scenic view. Uran is very close to nature. Uran is in nature surrounded by sea on three sides and one side with land which is the way towards Uran.

As it’s surrounded by water it has lot of beaches most visited ones are Pirvad, Mankeshwar and ONGC.  Uran is one of the well developing city it has plenty of industries including JNPT, GTI and P&O. Uran also had well known Shipping industries like MSEB, ONGC and GTPS.

LOCATION

Uran is not too far from Mumbai. Uran is not much well known place in tourist. Uran is mainly known for fishing. The main occupation of the locals here is fishing but now it is well advance into Industrial region.

Naval Base is also situated in Mora Gaon Mora near Uran. Local believe that the development of the village is hampered due to the naval base situated in Uran which controls the sea journey.

Other than fishing farming is main source of income for the people of Uran. Second biggest contribution of Rice is from the district of Raigarh

HOW TO REACH

Uran is situated in Navi Mumbai is very close to Vashi and CBD Belapur.

To reach Mora Beach you have to take a Ferry from Bhawcha Dhakka or Mazgaon Docks, 45 mins ride will take you to Mora Beach and from mora beach take an Auto to Pirvadi Beach. First ferry leaves Bhaucha Dhakka at 8.00 am and last from Mora beach is at 6.00 pm during low tides and at 8.00 pm during High tides.

Uran can also be reached by Road. But it is much convenient for those who are traveling from Navi Mumbai and Thane, Ferry option is suitable for those who are traveling from Mumbai.

ATTRACTIONS

Uran holds some of the many shrines which attract devotees which includes

Dronogiri Temple is of goddess Dronogiri situated on hill it gives a picturesque sight of Dharamteer Bay. One can watch the entire sight from Colaba to Mandva from this temple

Mankeshwar temple is a beautiful temple of lord shiva situated 5 minutes walking from the beach. Trip to this temple is rejuvenating.

Pirwadi Beach is another major tourist attraction in Uran, which is frequented by tourists from nearby areas like Panvel, Navi Mumbai, and Mumbai. A distant view of South Mumbai is visible from there.

Dronagiri Fort

An old military fort named Dronagiri is located just beside the ONGC plant on the top of the Dronagiri mountain. This was a Maratha fort for a short period before passing into possession of the Portuguese, according to the locals. Entry has banned for security reasons.