If you love the sound of crashing waves and or enjoy noisy thunderstorms that light up the sky then head to Bordi.
Palms swaying in the monsoon winds and the unhurried pace of life at this village is what attracts urbanites to Bordi.
Its clean peaceful beaches with a backdrop of casuarinas and chikoo orchards lend loads of beauty. You can either enjoy a game of football on the beach or soak up the rains lazing on a hammock.
Located in the famous Bharda Hills, Bahrot Caves (Bharda caves to the villagers) has special religious significance for the Parsi community, as it was here that they first placed their holy fire after landing on the Indian coast. The holy fire was later moved to the nearby town of Udvada, where it remains to this day.
If you want to see the caves, hire a guide. It is a two-hour trek to the caves from Bordi. However, this should not discourage you from seeing the place as the view from the top is mesmerising.
A few kilometres from Bordi, surrounded by green mountains is the serene Asavli Lake, a pleasant place for a family outing.
How to get there
Bordi is about 145 km away from Mumbai. Take the Western Express Highway to Dahisar check naka and then NH 8 to Kasa (Charoti Naka) via Shirsad and Manor. At Charoti turn left to Dahanu State Highway. From Dahanu, it is a 24 km drive along the coast road via Chikhala and Gholvad.
The closest railhead is Gholvad (2 km). Take the Saurashtra Express from Mumbai.
Where to stay
Tapovan Retreat
Opposite Vijay Stambh
Bordi Beach Road
Phones:
Mumbai: (022) 22665322
Bordi: (02528) 254649
Web site: tapovanretreat.com
MTDC Resort
This one has the best location.
Phones:
Bordi: (02528) 254243
Mumbai: (022) 22026713, 22852182
For more details, check the MTDC website.
Anand Resort
Laxmi Baug
Bordi
Phones:
Bordi: (02528) 254102, 254580
Mumbai: (022) 24941618, 24943606, 24949343
Web site: http://anandresortbordi.com/.
Photograph: Umesh
Also see: A thrilling parasail ride in Murud
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