BORDI

Bordi is located on the coastal side of Maharashtra-Gujarat State border. Gholvad (Western Railway), is 2-3kms away, is the nearest railway station and it is accessible by auto-rickshaw as well as ST buses.  Dahanu, a quiet seaside town with a sprawling, uncluttered beach, is situated in Thane District.

The Dahanu-Bordi stretch is 17 kms. This once-barren land thrived under Irani settlers, an earthy people. Dahanu is lined with fruit orchards and is famous for its chickoo fruit. Accessible from Dahanu is Udwada — an important place of worship for the Zoroastrians — with a large, beautiful temple that houses their sacred fire. An amazing fact but true, this fire has been kept alive for almost a thousand years.  

Nearest airport is Mumbai, 145 kms.  

Nearest railhead is Gholwad, 2 kms. Also accessible from Dahanu Rly. Station. 15 kms.  

Mumbai to Bordi is 145 kms. Dahanu to Bordi is 15 kms. State Transport buses ply regularly between Dahanu Road and Bord

Chikoo Utsav, organised by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), is held in Bordi, Maharashtra. Located 160 kms from Mumbai and a popular getaway option from Valsad and Nashik, Bordi is an idyllic beach side village surrounded by Chikoo (sapota) orchards.

Chikoo Safari and trying a variety of Chikoo products like chips, Sharbat, milkshake etc. are the key highlights of the event. Other activities such as basket weaving, pottery, Warli painting exhibition, Tarpa (local folk dance) performances and fun fair with stalls showcasing and selling tribal art and craft and food stalls selling local delicacies with special focus on Irani and Parsi food is also organised.

Apart from the festival, you can also explore the Bordi Beach and surroundings.