Arnala beach
Distance: 68 km from Mumbai

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The famous Arnala beach and Rajodi beach is situated just a few km west of the railway station. It is a favourite spot for the teenagers and elderly alike. There are regular State transport buses and autos that carry the tourists to the beaches from the railway station. There are many resorts such as the Arnala Beach Resort, the Green Paradise resort, Swagat resort, etc, that have come up recently owing to the increase in number of people coming from the main city land. The major occupation of farmers near Arnala beach is Floriculture and they cultivate wide variety of flowers. They also cultivate rice and various varied variety of vegetables.

Arnala Fort is located on a small island off the Arnala port. Since the fort is built on an island and surrounded on all sides by water it is also known as "Jaldurg" or "Janjire Arnala". The Portuguese called the island "Ilha das vacas" which means 'Island of the cows' in Portuguese. Before the Portuguese control of the island, the island was controlled by the Muslim rulers of Gujarat. The island is near the mouth of Vaitarna river and the Portuguese used it to observe and control shipping and navigation along the western coast. The Portuguese captain of Bassein donated the island to a Portuguese nobleman. The nobleman tore down the old fort and began construction of 700 foot by 700 foot fort. The fort was never completed by the nobleman but remained under Portuguese control. Vasai fort (Bassein fort) is also located nearby. The Portuguese established a fort in Bassein, present day Vasai, on the mainland just north of the Bombay archipelago. The fort was fronted by a harbour. With this as the main base, they built other smaller forts, and strong houses in many of the islands. In the 18th century the fort was attacked by the Marathas under Baji Rao Peshwa, and fell in 1739 after a three year long campaign. The remains of the fort can be reached by bus or taxi from the Vasai railway station. The ramparts overlook Vasai creek and are almost complete, though overgrown. Several watch-towers still stand, with safe staircases leading up.

How to reach?
From Western Line of Mumbai railways, you need to catch a train destinate to last stop of the route, Virar. Get down on the west side and you have number of options to reach Anand resort at arnala beach. You can get a private Auto Charging about 50 to 60 bucks, or can take Public Bus to reach the place, which takes around 20 mins and Distance of Arnala beach from Virar is about 9 Kilometers.

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From Western Line of Mumbai railways, you need to catch a train destinate to last stop of the route, Virar. Get down on the west side and you have number of options to reach Anand resort at arnala beach. You can get a private Auto Charging about 50 to 60 bucks, or can take Public Bus to reach the place, which takes around 20 mins and Distance of Arnala beach from Virar is about 9 Kilometers.

MTDC approved Accomdations

Location: Arnala

Attraction: Arnala Beach

Address: Shri Peter Alex Lopes, At Arnala ( Virar ), Tal Vasai, Dist. Thane.

Tariff: Rs.400

Wesbite: http://www.sagardarshan.com

Phone: 0250-2588044


Location: Arnala

Attraction: Arnala Beach

Address: Shri Harichandra K. Patil, AT. Arnala, Tal, Vasai, Dist. Thane

Tariff: Rs.600

Phone: 0250-2585151


Location: Arnala

Attraction: Arnala Beach

Address: Shri. Denish Thomas Miranda, At. Arnala, Tal Vasai, Dist. Thane

Phone: 9323175424