Aarey Colony (Aarey Milk Colony) Mumbai
About
A 3,166-acre green lung in Mumbai's suburbs, Aarey Colony is a semi-rural landscape of dairy farms, tribal hamlets, and forests. It's a crucial part of Mumbai's ecosystem and a popular nature escape.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Nature
How to Reach
Auto from Goregaon station (WR). BEST buses available.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Mogra (1.1 km away) on the Line 7.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Ram Mandir (2.4 km away) on the Western Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Aarey Colony (Aarey Milk Colony)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Aarey Colony (Aarey Milk Colony)
History
Established in 1949 as a dairy colony, Aarey was envisioned by the Bombay government to supply milk to the city. The area has tribal (Adivasi) settlements dating back centuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Aarey has over 80 species of butterflies
Leopards from SGNP occasionally venture into Aarey
It has 27 Adivasi hamlets with a population of over 10,000
Visit the Chhota Kashmir lake area
Try the fresh milk and dairy products from the colony dairy
Weekday mornings are the most peaceful time to visit
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