About Virar
Chirkunda to Virar distnce : 1926 km
Estimated travel time : 32.8 hours
Virar is very popular destination for tourism. Virar is famous because of its close proximity to Mumbai and for Tunga Parvat.
Virar is situated near Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Virar got its name from Goddess Eka Viraa (mother of Parshuram). Town also houses a huge temple dedicated to Eka Viraa. This temple is situated in the slopes of Tunga Parvat on the banks of Vaitarna River. Another folktale said that name is taken from the Indian philosopher Jeevan Virar. Virar is famous for Tunga Parvat. Tunga Parvat is also finished line for โShurpaaraka Yatraโ. Other attractions are Jain temples, Arnala fort and beach, Jivdani temple and Rajori Beach.
Taxi from Chirkunda to Virar is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chirkunda to Virar by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chirkunda to Virar distance is 1926 Km and is 32.8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Jamshedpur - Known for its steel plant, you can visit attractions like Jubilee Park, Dimna Lake, and Tata Steel Zoological Park.
2. Ranchi - The capital city of Jharkhand offers sights like Dhurva Dam, Rock Garden, and Tagore Hill.
3. Hazaribagh - Situated amidst forests, you can explore Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Canary Hill, and Rajrappa Waterfalls.
4. Bokaro - It is home to Bokaro Steel Plant, Parasnath Hills (a pilgrimage spot), and City Park.
5. Dhanbad - Known for its coal mines, this city has attractions such as Panchet Dam, Maithon Dam, and Bekar Bandh Park.
6. Asansol - Visit Kalyaneshwari Temple, Nehru Park, and the famous Bengal Iron and Steel Company (BISCO) plant.
7. Durgapur - Notable sites include Durgapur Steel Plant, Junction Mall, and Troika Park.
8. Bardhaman - Explore the historic Curzon Gate, Sarbamangala Temple, and Damodar River.
9. Kolkata - The capital of West Bengal offers a myriad of attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum, and Park Street.
10. Kharagpur - Home to IIT Kharagpur, you can visit Hijli Eco Park and Kharagpur Lake.
11. Balasore - Situated in Odisha, it has Chandipur Beach, Panchalingeswar Temple, and Chandaneswar Temple.
12. Bhadrak - This city is known for Akhandalamani Temple, Dhamara Port, and Chandabali Beach.
13. Cuttack - Explore the ancient Barabati Fort, Odisha Maritime Museum, Cuttack Chandi Temple, and Netaji Birthplace Museum.
14. Bhubaneswar - The capital city of Odisha has famous landmarks like Lingaraja Temple, Nandankanan Zoological Park, and Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves.
15. Paradip - It is a major seaport and offers attractions such as Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, Paradip Port, and Paradip Beach.
16. Baleshwar - Visit Chandipur Beach, Panchalingeshwar Temple, and Khirochora Gopinath Temple.
17. Digha - A popular beach destination, Digha Beach is the main attraction along with Amarabati Park and Marine Aquarium.
18. Mumbai - Finally, you'll reach Virar, which is a part of Mumbai Metropolitan Region. In Mumbai, you can explore iconic landmarks like Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves, Juhu Beach, and Siddhivinayak Temple.