Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Uran – a quick getaway

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Uran, about 30 km from Navi Mumbai, is easy to reach via the Belapur – JNPT toll road.
You would have to keep asking locals for directions to Hotel Uran Plaza once you reach Uran. The last 500 meters is a narrow tree covered gravel track. As you park near the Beer Garden, you can hear the sea hit the beach pretty vigorously.



Hotel Uran Plaza, spread over about 20-25 acres of land, is located right on the beach. It has A/C and Non A/C rooms, open air sitting area, hammocks and a tennis court in the midst of a coconut grove. The food was pretty decent.



Several bird species can be seen here - Pintail, Hoopoe, Kingfisher, Egrets, Indian Bee-eater, etc.

The property is owned by a retired Vice Admiral. Reservations can be done on phone numbers – 022 - 2722 2318.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Visited the resort recently. Stayed for a night. Liked the food and the personal touch by Admiral Pareira. His house is admirable.

However recommend only a day picnic.

Anonymous said...

i m being here past 10 yrs this place is very secluded n good for privacy or family outings,although i never disclosed this place to any one coz i never wanted any jam pack of loads of ppl there.
;)

Anonymous said...

we have been going there from last 15 years. and there is no place like it near mumbai. it also has good food and service