Aarey Milk colony, Mumbai, setup during 1949, is known to be one of the most advanced milk colonies in the world. It occupies a large area in the outskirts of Mumbai. The colony houses 16000 cattle and is a residence of a large number of dairy experts. The colony produces enough milk to supply to the entire city of Mumbai. There are around 32 cattle farms with well fed cows in the colony.
How to reach
Aarey Milk Colony is situated on the main Ghodbunder road at a distance of about 32 kilometers from the heart of the city. There are bus and train services from Mumbai for the visitors to reach Aarey Milk Colony. Auto rickshaws and taxis also stand as other transport options. The best way to reach Aarey would be to board a train to Goregaon Station West.From there visitors can avail auto rickshaws going towards Western Express Highway.
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What to see
Besides being a milk production center, Aarey milk colony is also known for its greenery and picturesque surroundings. The garden spanning across 4000 acres of parkland is probably the best feature of Aarey milk colony. This adds to the natural beauty of the colony and is one of the reasons why the colony is so popular with the tourists. The colony has been used a number of times as a site for film shootings. The watchtower perched atop a hill near the colony entrance provides a scintillating view of the colony, its surroundings and the expanse of green all around. Aarey Milk Colony has good facilities for picnics and get-togethers. It has milk plants, gardens, a nursery and a lake in the vicinity that attracts the visitors and makes it a suitable location for a weekend gateway or excursion. There are snacks counters selling fresh milk, milk products and other food items at reasonable prices.
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