About Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, formerly known as New Bombay, is home to both natural and man-made attractions
that invite people from far and wide. These interesting sights around the city act as opportunities for
recreational activities and let you explore their fascinating histories.
Frequently Asked Questions About Navi Mumbai:
Q: What is Navi Mumbai?
A: Navi Mumbai is a satellite township of Mumbai, located about 30 km towards its
northeast. It encompasses localities like Vashi, CBD Belapur, Airoli, Ghansoli, Nerul,
Kharghar, etc. There are many prominent educational institutions, MNCs, recreational
facilities, multiplexes and malls, restaurants and hotels in Navi Mumbai.
Q: How to get around Navi Mumbai?
A: The common modes of transport for travelling within Navi Mumbai are auto rickshaws,
buses and suburban trains. You can also find an app-based taxi in different parts of Navi
Mumbai to reach your destination.
Q: What are the main gateways to Navi Mumbai?
A: Navi Mumbai doesn't have an airport or railway station of its own. The air gateway
serving the township is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (28 km) while the nearest
railway station is Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (20 km). Other options include taking a Volvo
bus that has stops in Navi Mumbai or hiring a taxi to reach Navi Mumbai directly.
Q: Where can I shop in Navi Mumbai?
A: There are many shopping malls in Navi Mumbai including Seawoods Mall, Inorbit Mall,
Vashi Central, Little World Mall and Raghuleela Mall where you can shop for anything and
everything.
Q: Suggest some good places to eat in Navi Mumbai.
A: Bhagat Tarachand, Taste of Punjab, Chulha, Chili's, Soy Street, Pot Pourri, Grandmama's
Cafe and Pop Tate's are some popular restaurants in Vashi. Other options include Barbeque
Nation (Ghansoli), Maharashtra Lunch Home (Nerul), Bruciato Food Factory (Airoli),
Fatoush (Kharghar), Biryani Guru (CBD Belapur) and Cafe Monza (Kharghar).
Q: How is the nightlife in Navi Mumbai?
A: Navi Mumbai might not be at par with Mumbai when it comes to night scene but it does
have many good places to hangout. Some good bars and pubs in Navi Mumbai are Tight,
Vilayati, Doolally Taproom, Barworks, Brew House Cafe, Royal Oak Brewery, Agent Jack's,
The Bar Stock Exchange, Ibiza, British Brewing Company and Rude Lounge.
