Aarey Colony Scenic Drive Mumbai
About
A scenic drive through the 3,166-acre Aarey Colony - Mumbai's largest green lung. The road winds through forests, past tribal hamlets, and alongside lakes, offering a rural experience within city limits.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
July to March
Place Type
Nature
How to Reach
Enter from Goregaon East or Film City road
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Jogeshwari East (0.6 km away) on the Line 7.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Goregaon (1.3 km away) on the Western Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Aarey Colony Scenic Drive
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Aarey Colony Scenic Drive
History
Aarey Milk Colony was established in 1951 as a government dairy farm. The vast green space has become one of Mumbai's most important ecological assets and a critical wildlife corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
July to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Aarey Colony covers 3,166 acres - larger than some Mumbai suburbs
Home to leopards, deer, and over 80 species of butterflies
Produces fresh milk supplied daily to Mumbai residents
The drive from Goregaon to Film City through Aarey is scenic
Cycling through Aarey is a popular weekend activity
Don't litter - the ecosystem is fragile and protected
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Aarey Colony Scenic Drive
Oberoi Mall (Goregaon)
Shopping
Aarey Tribal Hamlet (Warli Art Village)
Cultural
Mumbai Film City
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Aarey Milk Colony
Nature
Film City Goregaon
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Gilbert Hill
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Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari (Film City Goregaon)
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Inorbit Mall, Malad
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Goregaon Sports Club
Sports
Infiniti Mall (Malad)
Shopping