A Guide To Explore The World’s Most Well-planned City

Navi Mumbai or New Bombay, developed in 1972 is one the biggest, extremely well-planned townships in India. Separated from Mumbai by a small portion of the Arabian sea and from Thane Creek by a creek, this city has grown leaps and bounds in the past five years.

Navi Mumbai houses numerous educational institutions offering a various specialisations and streams from engineering, interior design to hotel management. The city has evolved with respect to all aspects – from the entertainment sector offering several shopping malls like Center One, Palm Beach Galleria, Citi Center, Raghuleela Mall and Inorbit Mall with international and local brands, cineplexes, restaurants and more to healthcare services, residential developments, large multi-national corporations and more. With the Navi Mumbai international airport and metro line under construction, this city will soon be well-connected with transportation facilities. For tourists, there is an option of booking luxury, mid-level or cheap hotels in Navi Mumbai. This city is broadly divided into North and South and most of the navi Mumbai hotels are located in the Southern part of the city.

There is lots to do in this newly developed township in terms of recreation. New Bombay has beautiful places to visit like Vashi, Belapur and Nerul. It is the perfect destination for an off-beat holiday with its breathtaking vistas like the Rain Tree Marg, Khargar, Central Park, amusement centres and more! Here are some places that should be on your list, if Navi Mumbai is your next vacation destination.

Pandavkada Falls – This waterfall derives its name from the Pandavas who took a bath from this place during their period of exile. With the water falling at a height 107 metres, the best way to spend your day at this place is with a picnic during the monsoon season that is between the months of June and early September.

Central Park- Sprawled across 80 hectares offering expansive and attractive flora. Enjoy a day picnic, go for a jog or leisurely stroll while you take in the mesmerising views of the botanical gardens.

Nerul – Popularly referred to as the ‘Queen’ of Navi Mumbai and being the residential and commercial centre of the city, Nerul is widely known for the small hills in its surroundings. In addition to this, it is without doubt a food lover’s paradise! Offering several cafes, restaurants, ice cream parlours, bakeries, pizza parlours and more, indulge in the best of nature’s beauty and food alike.

For sport fanatics, Navi Mumbai has its own International Cricket Ground in Nerul called the DY Patil Stadium which hosts Indian Premier League, T-20 matches, and has already hosted the 2008 and 2010 IPL finals. It is also the home ground for the Indian Super League football team Mumbai City FC. Fr. Agnel Stadium in Vashi is the training ground of this team.

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