Aarey Forest Trails Mumbai
About
A 3,166-acre green lung in the heart of Mumbai, Aarey Forest is home to diverse wildlife, tribal hamlets, and nature trails. The forest is contiguous with Sanjay Gandhi National Park and supports leopards, butterflies, and rare birds.
Basic Information
Timings
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Nature
How to Reach
Take Western Railway to Goregaon station, then auto-rickshaw to Aarey Colony gate (15 min). Bus from Goregaon East to Aarey Colony.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Aarey JVLR (1.0 km away) on the Line 3.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Aarey Forest Trails
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Aarey Forest Trails
No local train stations found within 3 km.
History
Established in 1949 as Aarey Milk Colony to provide fresh milk to Mumbai. The dairy farms coexisted with the forest for decades. In recent years, the area gained attention due to conservation movements against metro car shed construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily
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
Home to 33 tribal hamlets of the Warli community
Supports around 30 leopards in its forests
Was the site of major citizen-led conservation protests in 2019
Stick to marked trails - leopards are present in the forest
Visit the tribal hamlets to learn about Warli art and culture
Carry water and snacks as facilities are minimal
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