Navi Mumbai – The Largest Planned Satellite City of the World

navi-mumbaiThe new addition to the island city of Mumbai is Navi Mumbai (new Mumbai) which came into existence due to the physical restrictions of expansion of old Mumbai city. It was getting impossible to accommodate more people and infrastructure due to the limitation of land twenty years after Indian Independence. Thus it became necessary to find a solution to the existing and ever increasing problem of the island city of Mumbai. The planning was going on for a long time but on 17th March 1971 the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) was established as per Companies Act of 1956.From the year 1972 the development of Navi Mumbai actually started and the first ten years it was under the control and maintenance of CIDCO. After that developmental stage the planned city was handed over to public. An area of 150 kilometres covered out of 720 kilometres of the Konkan coast line. You may be surprised to know that Navi Mumbai is the largest and well planned township of the world. Well organised and well planned this finest township of India has added a new star to glory of the metro city of Mumbai by presenting an example of planned urbanisation in India. In the last five years the development process took wings and the result is tremendous growth of city.Navi Mumbai is situated just 29 kilometres at the north east part of Mumbai city between Thane creek, Sahyadri Mountains and Arabian Sea Coast providing a perfect holiday destination to its visitors and tourists. This twin city of Mumbai has a lot to offer to its guests including malls, fine restaurants, multiplexes, entertainment centres, theatres, picnic destinations, etc. This new city also houses some of the most charming relaxing destinations like Vashi, Belapur, Nerul along with never to forget spots like Rain Tree Marg, Khargar, Central Park, etc. the tourists facilities include top of the line restaurants and comfy luxurious hotels to make their stay memorable for a lifetime.The seven island city of Mumbai got a new life through its twin city Navi Mumbai. For making transportation easy and convenient CIDCO built new railway station near Navi Mumbai. Commercial areas also developed in the city. There were fourteen townships created by CIDCO. To travel between these townships one can use auto rickshaws as a convenient option. A new international airport is under construction in Navi Mumbai. The current Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located 30 kilometres from the city. The city offers well planned road networks, flyovers, enough parking spaces and well placed infrastructure. The only issue today is the commuting time between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.There are several places of interest within the city as well as outside the city worth exploring like Pandavkada Falls, Central park, Nerul, etc. Pandavkada Falls drops from a height of 107 metres and is the best place to enjoy the scenic beauty of nature. It is named after the Pandvas from mythological epic Mahabharata. It is said that they came here and took bath in this fall while on exile.The Central Park spread over sprawling 80 hectares of land seems inviting in all seasons as the charming botanical garden and the rich vegetation can take away all your stress in a blink of eye. Khargar Railway station is the nearest rail head from where you can take a taxi or auto to reach here. Nerul is another destination worth exploring in Navi Mumbai enriched with natural hillocks. It is the most popular residential as well as commercial hub of city housing fabulous cafes, restaurants, ice cream parlours, food joints, etc. amidst the green nature. Apart from these tourists’ spots Sagar Vihar Garden, Rain Tree Marg are also worth visiting.AccessibilityOne can reach here using state transport buses, taxies or trains but auto rickshaws are not allowed from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai. Series 500 BEST buses travel in Navi Mumbai. From Mumbai one can board NMMT A/C Volvo or BEST A/C Kinglong buses to reach Navi Mumbai.RUCHI MAHAJANзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн

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