Best Places to visit in December in Navi Mumbai
4 Best Places to visit in December in Navi Mumbai
Nerul Balaji Temple Karnala Bird Sanctuary Rock Garden Belapur Fort
Nerul Balaji Temple, Navi Mumbai
The Nerul Balaji Temple enshrines Shri Balaji as the prime deity and is a near-exact replica of the Tirupati Balaji Temple. It also exhibits certain aspects of the Venkateswara temple at Tirupati. Constructed on the tenets of Shilpa Shastra the temple is located on a small hill in the vicinity of Nerul railway station. The temple complex houses different temples dedicated to other Hindu Gods like Shrinivasa, Rama, Krishna, Rukmini, Lakshmana. The splendid style of Dravidian architecture and the serenity of the place captivates the heart of visitors. A tall pillar" Dhwaja Stambha" remains present at the entrance, a flight of stairs next to the pillar leads to "Tiru Mamani Mandapam". The temple attracts several visitors and pilgrims from all over.
AddressNerul, Navi Mumbai
Place TypeReligious Place - Temple
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Fees & TimingNo Entry Fee. Opens during 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; whereas, And 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM on Mondays to Thur
Best MonthSeptember, October, November, December
Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Navi Mumbai
Snuggled in the quaint Western Ghats at just a short drive from Mumbai on the Mumbai-Pune Highway the sanctuary is famed for its astounding species of flora and fauna. The destination has an added historic significance owing to the presence of Karnala fort. With a river traversing nearby, hills all around, a well-set trek, and wildlife in galore it is a perfect haunt for nature lovers. It harbors a large variety of animals and birds and welcomes several migratory birds from October to April. Besides the red-breasted flycatcher, blue-headed rock-thrush, four-horned antelope, cuckoo-shrike,wild boar, muntjak, and common langur it also houses a large species of butterflies.
AddressMumbai-Pune Highway, Navi MumbaiPlace TypeNature Sites and Parks - ZooBest forFamily, Kids, Parents, SiblingsFees & TimingTimings: Every day 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Entry Fee : Adults: INR 35, Children: INR 50.Best MonthSeptember, October, November, December
Rock Garden, Navi Mumbai
Rock Garden is an urban garden with small rock-cut caves, a manicured lawn,neatly laid flowed beds, and properly equipped children's play area. The premises house several attractions for children and it is an ideal place for organizing school picnics. The aesthetic landscape is inviting and remains dotted with waterfalls, slides, swings, paved ways. It also houses various rock sculptures of wild animals, a toy train, a lotus pond, a beautiful bridge, an additional pond for birds, and an amphitheater. Gorgeous gardens are an abode to wide varieties of flora and fauna and the plantations have been named after the twelve-star signs and twenty-seven constellation of stars. The in-house shelters serve savory snacks and outside food is not allowed.
AddressNerul, Navi MumbaiPlace TypeNature Sites and Parks - Park & GardenBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingThe entry fee is Rs 5 for children above 5 years. For senior citizens, entry to the garden is free in the morning time from 05:30 AM to 08:00 AM and eBest MonthOctober, November, December
Belapur Fort, Navi Mumbai
The 16th century Belapur Fort is a living testimony to Siddi architecture in Mumbai. Siddis constructed the fort atop a hill on an island called Shahbaz. Belapur harbor was located adjacent to the fort from where the boats sailed up the Panvel creek. The fort has a deep-rooted history and has witnessed the transition of ownership. It attracts visitors and tourists from all over and one cannot but marvel at the remarkable examplar of the sea fort architecture. Nestled among lush green panoramic surroundings, it is believed to remain connected with Gharapuri island which has the famous Elephanta caves through an underground tunnel. It is a hot spot of tourist activity owing to its historical significance and picturesque surroundings.
AddressBelapur, Navi MumbaiPlace TypeMonument - Forts & TombsBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & Timing8:00 AM to 6:30 PM daily. Entry Fee: INR 50Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, DecemberEXPLORE PLACES IN NAVI MUMBAI BY CATEGORY:
