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Uran is a popular destination for holidaymakers, with its clean and serene beach. It can be reached by boat from Mumbai, with around 30,000 people travelling between the two destinations daily. The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) provides a water transport service from Mora port in Uran to Mumbai's Bhau Cha Dhakka. The journey can be made by regular boat or speedboat, although fares are usually hiked during the monsoon season.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to get to Uran by boat | Take the water transport service provided by the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) from Mora port in Uran to Mumbai’s Bhau Cha Dhakka |
| Take the ferry service from Bhaucha Dhakka (Ferry Wharf) in Mazgaon to Mora |
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What You'll Learn
- The Mora port in Uran is connected to Mumbai's Bhau Cha Dhakka by boat
- The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) provides a water transport service between Uran and Mumbai
- Around 30,000 people travel between Uran and Mumbai daily
- The fare for the regular boat service from Uran to Mumbai was increased from Rs50 to Rs60
- Ferries are one of the few modes of water transport functional during the rainy season
The Mora port in Uran is connected to Mumbai's Bhau Cha Dhakka by boat
The journey to Uran is a popular one, with many people choosing to take a boat (or 'fairy') to reach the destination. The Mora jetty at Uran is a busy place, with numerous bikes lined up and railings covered with vibrant nets that were earlier used at sea to catch fish.
Bhau Cha Dhakka, also known as Ferry Wharf, is located in Mazgaon. It is one of the few ferries that are functional during the rainy season, from June to August.
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The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) provides a water transport service between Uran and Mumbai
You can also get to Uran by bus or train. The MSRTC bus lines 30 and 31 both stop in Uran.
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Around 30,000 people travel between Uran and Mumbai daily
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The fare for the regular boat service from Uran to Mumbai was increased from Rs50 to Rs60
Uran is a popular place to visit for a holiday, with a clean and serene beach. You can get there by bus or train, but there is also a water transport service provided by the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) from Mora port in Uran to Mumbai’s Bhau Cha Dhakka. The fare for the regular boat service from Uran to Mumbai was increased from Rs50 to Rs60, with the speedboat fare increasing from Rs55 to Rs70. This is due to an increase in fuel prices. Around 30,000 people travel between Uran and Mumbai daily, and the service is functional throughout the year, although fares are usually hiked every monsoon, and continue till August 31. The Mora to Bhauha Dhakka route that connects Uran and Mumbai is of great help to passengers.
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Ferries are one of the few modes of water transport functional during the rainy season
The journey to Uran by boat is a popular one, with around 30,000 people travelling between Uran and Mumbai daily. The fare for the regular boat service has increased from Rs50 to Rs60, and the fare for the speedboat has been hiked from Rs55 to Rs70. These fare increases are due to the rise in fuel prices, and fares are usually hiked every monsoon, continuing until August 31.
Despite the fare increases, the boat journey to Uran remains a popular choice for travellers. One reviewer describes the journey to Uran as "the best", and highlights the cleanliness and serenity of Uran Beach. The reviewer also mentions that it is possible to return to Mumbai by fishing boat, which is what the local Koli fisherwomen do.
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Frequently asked questions
You can take a boat from Mumbai to Uran. The water transport service provided by the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) runs from Mora port in Uran to Mumbai’s Bhau Cha Dhakka. There is also a speedboat service between Uran and Mumbai.
The fare for the regular boat service is Rs60. The fare for the speed boat is Rs70.
Around 30,000 people travel between Uran and Mumbai by boat each day.
