Mumbai/North

The Western Line has stops at Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali, Borivali, Dahisar, Mira Road and Bhayandar.

• Bus: There are regular bus services from central Mumbai to places like Borivali and Bhayandar.
• Car or Bike: The roads are good and personal vehicles provide the opportunity of exploring the places at your will
• Cycle: The adventurous can cycle to the different beaches of north Mumbai

• 🌍 Dongri Fort (Irmitri Fort), Dongri. A fort in a dilapidated condition and is declared 'endangered'. (updated Dec 2022)
• 🌍 Ghodbunder Fort, Ghodbunder, Mira Bhayandar. Medieval fort built by the Portuguese between the 16th and 18th centuries. It was later occupied by the Maratha Empire and then served as the district headquarters of the East India Company. The word Ghodbunder literally means 'horse port' and the place was used for horse-trading between the Portuguese and Arabs. The fort is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). (updated Dec 2022)

• 🌍 Global Vipassana Pagoda (विश्व विपस्सना पॅगोडा, Viśva Vipassanā Pêgoḍā), Gorai, Borivali W. Opened in 2008, it is the largest mediation hall in the world. Built out of gratitude to the Vipassana teacher Sayagyi U Ba Khin, the pagoda is said to be a monument of peace and harmony. (updated Apr 2023)

• 🌍 Temple of Sai-Dham (Sai Baba Mandir), Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Sukarwadi, Borivali East (on NH8 highway - Borivali Railway Station 1.1 km west). There are many Hindu deities worshipped under one roof. 
• 🌍 Vazira Naka (Swayambhu Ganesh Temple), —Lokmanya Tilak Rd, Borivali West (Borivali Railway Station 1.4 km east). This is very well known for Siddhivinayak Temple of Lord Ganesh (Swayambhu). 

• 🌍 Our Lady of Bethlehem Church (Dongri Church), Uttan Rd, Dongri, Uttan, Mira Bhayandar. Built in 1613 this is one of the oldest churches of Mumbai. 
• 🌍 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. Built in 1544, ten years after the Bombay-Bassein coastal tracts were ceded by the Sultan of Cambay, Bahadur Shah, to Portugal by the Treaty of Bassein. (updated Dec 2022)
• 🌍 Velankanni Church. Built-in 1544, ten years after the Bombay-Bassein coastal tracts were ceded by the Sultan of Cambay, Bahadur Shah, to Portugal by the Treaty of Bassein. The present structure is not old. 

• 🌍 Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGMP, संजय गांधी राष्ट्रीय उद्यान Sanjay Gāndhī Rāṣṭrīya Udyān, Borivali National Park), Borivali E (local: Borivali  Western  3 km (1.9 mi) E; metro: Rashtriya Udyan  7 ), ☏ +91 22 2842 1174. Main gates daily 7:30AM-5:30PM. Check out this relatively unknown national park in Borivali, serving as the lungs of Mumbai. It's quite famous for its leopards and the caves inside the park. Personal vehicles are allowed up to the Kanheri Caves by paying a nominal amount at the main gate. (updated Apr 2023)

The attractions within the park include:

• 🌍 Kanheri Caves (कान्हेरी लेणी Kānherī Leṇī). A complex of 109 Buddhist temples cut out of rock. It is a nice place to visit for history enthusiasts. (updated Apr 2023)
• Trimurti Temple (त्रिमूर्ति मंदिर Trimūrti Mandir). Widely visited by the Digambar sect of the Jain community. It has three huge idols of Lord Adinath and his two sons, Lord Bahubali and Lord Bharata. (updated Apr 2023)

There are three activities within the park. Tickets for each activity are sold on-site.

• Toy train — There's a narrow-gauge railway service named Van Rani (वन राणी Van Rāṇī, literally 'jungle queen'), which offers a 15-minute ride along the foothills of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at 190 m (620 ft) Pavilion Hill traverses a couple of bridges and tunnels and passes over the Deer Park.
• Boating — Boating services are available near the Van Rani starting point with 2- and 4-seater pedalos for sailing in the small lake, which has a view bridge where you can stand and watch the boats in the water.
• Jungle safari — The jungle safari is a 20-minute ride through a 12-hectare fenced forest area in one of the park's green buses. During visiting hours, some of the resident lions are let out into the enclosure and can be viewed from the safety of the bus. There are 4 tigers that are kept semi-confined in a fenced area that is toured by the buses. Here the visitors are caged in the bus so the big cats can roam like in the wild.

Besides, there are a number of public walking trails in the national park. The popular Ashok Van trail winds through thick forests to a dense cluster of Ashoka trees that are a welcome halfway resting spot. The return journey is usually via the Gaumukh trail that leads to an open volcanic rock face and ends at the Kanheri Caves. A more challenging route is called the "View Point" trail and leads to the highest point in Mumbai. It affords a panoramic view of the city and its three lakes – Tulsi Lake, Vihar Lake and Powai Lake. The Nagla Forest Block Trail is a famous 3 km (1.9 mi) trail which ends in the mangroves of the Vasai Creek and is home to many bird species.

• 🌍 Manori Beach (from Malad  Western , take an auto for ₹60 or the BEST bus and reach Marve, from where you can board a government-operated ferry). This is a small beautiful island with nice beaches, but dangerous for swimming. The beach on the northern side is cleaner. This is a nice place to spend the weekend though. Apart from beachside shacks, there are two resorts in Manori designed like Spanish villas. It has a couple of hotels (see under Sleep) Make sure to try the seafood here. Also be sure to book in advance, as the rooms get filled up, especially over the weekend. ₹2.50 per person for the ferry, additional charges for vehicles. (updated Jun 2023)
• 🌍 Marvé Beach (ferry services to Manori are available at its north end, which is provided by BEST. You can also carry your two-wheelers onto the ferry to Manori. Marvé Beach may be reached from Malad  Western  by BEST bus no 272. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available round the clock). Movement on Marvé Beach is restricted due to its narrow width as well as the presence of the Indian Naval base, INS Hamla. The beach is not safe for swimming due to the presence of very swift currents and sinking sand. This is also a good spot for fishing. You will find local boys with strings in hand. They use bait like shells, shrimp and earthworms to lure fish into their hooks. It is a good pass time and hobby. (updated Jun 2023)
• 🌍 Gorai Beach, Western end of Borivali (take at the Gorai Creek a ferry. This takes 15 minutes. Rickshaw is available on the other side of the ferry and they charge around ₹160.). On holidays the beach is full of visitors and locals. Plenty of accommodation options are also available at Gorai Beach. 
• 🌍 Uttan Beach. Mainly known for its fishing activities. It is not very clean. A n early morning visit can provide an insight into the life of the local fishing community. (updated Mar 2020)

• 🌍 Blue Balerina, Erangal Beach, Madh Marve Road, Malad West, Malad West, Marve Rd, Chikuwadi, Malad West, ☏ +91 22 2882 2139. ₹1,900-₹3,800. 

• 🌍 The Resort, 11, Madh-Marve Rd, Aksa Beach, Malad W, ☏ +91 22 2880 8888, +91 22 2844 5538, +91 22 2844 5260, +91 22 2844 5318, fax: +91-22-2880 4444, +91-22-2881 8641, resv@theresortmumbai.com. Check-in: 10AM, check-out: 10AM. One of the most popular resorts in the city. The rooms are warmly decorated with Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, views of the sea, plush bathrooms, a restaurant, a coffee shop and a lagoon-style outdoor swimming pool. ₹5,800-16,000, includes complimentary breakfast, excludes taxes. (updated Jun 2023)
• 🌍 The Retreat, Erangal Beach, Madh-Marve Road, Malad (W), ☏ +91 22 2881-3500, fax: +91 22 2881-1919, retres@krahejahospitality.com. A five-star beach facing hotel. ₹4,500-15,000. 
• 🌍 Dinu Beach Resort. (updated Jul 2021)