Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Uran

Uran is a town in Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 25,598 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 17 temples, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Elephanta Caves (12 km), Middle Ground Coastal Battery (13 km) and Gateway of India (15 km).

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Uran, Maharashtra
Uran, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Uran at a glance

Location
Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 25,598
Coordinates
18.8781° N, 72.9392° E
Places within 50 km
207 (98 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Mumbai, 29 km
Railway station
Mumbai Cst (CSTM), 16 km
Airport
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), 22 km

Top places to visit near Uran

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Uran: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Uran

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uran. The closest is Gharapuri Fort (12 km); the best-known is Gateway of India (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Uran

32 temples within 100 km of Uran. The closest is Shri Mumba Devi (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Uran

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Uran. The closest is Sagar Upvan Garden (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Sagar Upvan Garden · lake · Mumbai · ~16 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Banganga Lake · lake · Mumbai · ~21 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Powai Lake · lake · Mumbai Suburban · ~35 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Bandra Talao · lake · Mumbai Suburban · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Morbe Dam · lake · Raigarh · ~41 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Vihar Lake, Mumbai · lake · Mumbai Suburban · ~39 km · Highly rated · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Uran

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Uran. The closest is Hutatma Chowk (16 km); the best-known is Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Uran

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Uran. The closest is Uran Beach (3 km); the best-known is Marine Drive Beach (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Uran

17 churches within 100 km of Uran. The closest is Bowen Memorial Methodist Church (15 km); the best-known is St. Thomas’ Cathedral ( C.N.I ) (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Uran

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uran
  2. 15 km Gateway of India · heritage site, Mumbai
  3. 1 km National Gallery of Modern Art · museum, Mumbai
  4. 1 km Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya · museum, Mumbai
  5. 3 km Juma Masjid · mosque, Mumbai
  6. 13 km Elephanta Caves · cave, Raigarh
  7. 12 km Back to Uran

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How to reach Uran

  • By train: Mumbai Cst (CSTM) — about 16 km from the centre
  • By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), Navi Mumbai — about 22 km by road
  • By air: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai — about 31 km by road
  • By road from Mumbai: about 29 km · directions
  • By road from Alibag: about 34 km · directions
  • By road from Thane: about 48 km · directions

All places near Uran by distance

Within 15 km of Uran

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Uran by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage3142Gharapuri Fort (12 km)
Temples1732Shri Mumba Devi (18 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs2427Sagar Upvan Garden (16 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1822Hutatma Chowk (16 km)
Other attractions1418Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue (16 km)
Beaches & coast1718Uran Beach (3 km)
Churches1617Bowen Memorial Methodist Church (15 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1317Antop Hill (23 km)
Museums1316Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (16 km)
Mosques & dargahs1315Dargah of Hazrath Mukim Shah Baba (4 km)
Waterfalls814Pandavkada Waterfalls (26 km)
Caves48Elephanta Caves (12 km)
Parks68Kamala Nehru Park (21 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves56Butcher Island (12 km)
Jain sites35Shree Neminath Bhagwan Digambar Jain Temple (29 km)
Treks34Treks and Trails (18 km)
Buddhist sites23Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple (24 km)

Uran: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Uran?

Elephanta Caves (cave, about 12 km), Gateway of India (heritage site, about 15 km), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (museum, about 16 km), Marine Drive (attraction, about 17 km), Juma Masjid (mosque, about 17 km), National Gallery of Modern Art (museum, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Uran?

207 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 17 temples, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Uran?

Gharapuri Fort, about 12 km by road; Gateway of India (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Uran?

Shri Mumba Devi, about 18 km by road; Kankeshwar Temple (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Uran?

Sagar Upvan Garden, about 16 km by road; Ransai Dam (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Uran?

Start in Uran, visit Gateway of India, then National Gallery of Modern Art, then Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, then Juma Masjid, then Elephanta Caves, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Uran?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Uran?

By train: Mumbai Cst (CSTM), about 16 km away. By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), about 22 km by road. By road: 29 km from Mumbai.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Uran’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Uran on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.