Navi Mumbai is a newly constructed city which is nothing but an extended part of Mumbai city. Navi in Marathi means new and therefore it is called Navi Mumbai. The city was planned and executed around 1972. The city administration was managed by CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation) comprising Airoli, Ghansoli, Kopar Kharane, Vashi, Sanpada, Nerul, CBD Belapur, Kharghar, Kamothe, New Panvel, Taloja, Kalamboli, Ulwe, Dronagiri and surrounding villages. Now, the city comes under Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
Growing congestion in the main Mumbai city sector and increasing population are the main reasons to build this new city section. The selected area is located to the east of Thane Creek. Thane Creek separates the main Mumbai area from Navi Mumbai. This satellite city is stretched beyond the Panvel Creek including some cities belonging to the Raigad district also.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port is located in this city. The city is geared up to attract elite class business men by providing high class infrastructure. Yet, it does not have an airport. However, one can reach the city through suburban trains and taxis. The Vashi Bridge connects the Mumbai city via Sion-Panvel Express Highway. Mumbai city is just 26 km away on this route. The Thane-Belapur route is also frequently used by the commuters to reach Navi Mumbai. There are two railway lines connecting this city with the Mumbai main city, one is the Harbor line and the other one is the Central line. The 4-lane highway named Palm Beach Road connects Vashi, Nerul, CBD Belapur, Khargar, Panvel and also Thane.
Pune is located towards the south of Navi Mumbai at a distance of about 127 km. Lonavala is located on the Pune-Mumbai route at a distance of about 64 km from Navi Mumbai. Actually, the Thane-Belapur route is the main linking route to Pune passing through Navi Mumbai. Clear Car Rental Pvt Ltd provides rental car service to reach the city and you can also Hire Car Taxi Navi Mumbai through Online Cab Booking to travel around the city.
Rented cars or taxies are mostly preferred to enter the city since Mumbai auto rickshaws are not allowed to enter. Mumbai rickshaws are allowed only up to Airoli toll gate; from there you will have to take another auto. But, Mumbai taxis are allowed to enter. To be on the safer side, we advise you to book cars online through a trusted source. Check out Navi Mumbai Car Rentals for a comfortable journey.
The tourist spots to be explored in this city are:
Kharghar Hills is one such spot which is situated in the Belapur sector. A cool hill station to explore. During heavy rains it would be dangerous to travel due to landslides.
Vihar Sarovar Garden is located near Vashi creek. One can have a beautiful sea view from here. Go for a drive taking the Palm Beach Road from this place to Belapur along the sea coast.
Pandav Kada waterfall located in Kharghar is best viewed during monsoon. A small mango garden at Belapur could be tried for a weekend with the family. You can buy fruits in the Vashi market.
You can visit Lonavala, Kannala Fort and Khandala Ghat which are nearby.
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