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area of 43.13 sq. km. includes 8 villages, of which Manori and Gorai with an area of about

19.52 sq. km. fall under the administrative jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation of Greater
Mumbai (MCGM). The MGU Notified Area (NA) with a total of 8 villages, of which

Manori and Gorai with an area of about 19.52 sq. km.

1.3.6 Existing Recreation Infrastructure

Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
The MGU Notified Area includes 8 villages, including Manori and Gorai, covering an area

of approximately 19.52 square kilometres. These villages are also under the administrative
authority of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). The M-G-U region is

home to various recreation facilities, as detailed in the "Develop-ment Control

Regulations-2012 for Manori-Gorai-Uttan Notified Area" by MMRDA. Visitors can enjoy
water sports, theme parks, and adventure parks. Sunset viewpoints offer beautiful scenery,

while trekking trails provide nature exploration. Dongri Fort appeals to history buffs, and
the Vipassana Pagoda offers meditation and prayer spaces. Accommodation options include

three-star and four-star hotels.

1.3.6 Proposed Recreation Infrastructure

In the future, the MGU region plans to introduce more recreational amenities. Heritage
walks will showcase local culture, while tourist information centres will aid visitors. A

mangrove park and botanical garden will promote environmental awareness. (Figure 3) The
tourism development zone aims to attract more travellers. Plans for a mangrove boardwalk

and boat cruise will offer immersive nature experiences as prescribed in the DCR 2012.

1.3.6 North Mumbai & Recreation

North Mumbai consists of the suburbs of Manori, Borivali, Gorai, Goregaon, Malad,
Kandivali and Mira Bhayandar. They lie on the Western train line and are usually considered

part of the Western Suburbs. The area has some nice beaches, especially near Malad. The

area also covers Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the historical Kanheri Caves. It also
houses the Essel World, an amusement park. The beaches of north Mumbai serve as an ideal

getaway for weekend tourists from Mumbai. Its easy train and road connectivity makes it a
favourite weekend destination for Mumbaikars. The place is also home to East Indian

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