About Kandivali West
Kandivali is a modern neighbourhood in the northern part of Mumbai. Just like many localities in the city, Kandivali is also divided by the railway line into two parts – Kandivali West and Kandivali East. Kandivali West has many industrial complexes, such as Akruli, Charkop, and Gundecha Industrial Estate as well as 63-acre Mahindra & Mahindra plant, owing to which several business travellers prefer to book budget-friendly Mumbai hotels in this part of the city. It is also home to many tourist attractions like Church of Our Lady of Assumption and Varahi Mata Temple, besides Poisar Gymkhana, Sports Authority of India’s training ground, malls and restaurants.
Shopping and Dining in and around Kandivali West
During your stay at hotels in Kandivali West, Mumbai, you can explore shopping venues like Raghuleela Mega Mall, Sona Shopping Centre and Xth Central Shopping Mall. Other popular shopping places around Kandivali West are Natraj Market, Infiniti Mall, Inorbit Mall, Xth Central Shopping Mall, V Mall, BMC Market, Laxmi Shopping Centre and Growel’s 101.
You will easily find several restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and other dining options in and around Kandivali West hotels. Some of the popular names are Red Indian Sizzlers, Sankalp Restaurant, The Messy House, Bhagwati Veg Restaurant, Merwans Cake Shop, Fisco Restobar, and the pocket-friendly Bhagwati Pav Bhaji & Family Fast Food.
Places to Visit in and around Kandivali West
There is an array of places to visit near hotels in Kandivali West, which means travellers won’t get bored during their stay. Shree Kala Hanuman Mandir, Shree Balaji Mandir and Our Lady of Remedy Church are worth visiting for religious travellers. Further, popular attractions like Sanjay Gandhi National Park (5.6 km), Marve Beach (6.2 km), Mandapeshwar Caves (6 km), Aksa Beach (7.9 km), and Kanheri Caves (11.6 km) are easily accessible from Kandivali West.
How to Reach Kandivali West
Kandivali West is around 15.5 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and can be reached within 35-45 minutes by road via Western Express Highway. This locality is well connected to other parts of the city by Link Road and S.V. Road. Buses ply regularly to and from Poisar Bus Depot located on S.V. Road. The Kandivali railway station lies on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway and caters to slow and semi-fast local trains that connect the area to Virar, Andheri, Bandra, Churchgate and other prominent localities in Mumbai.
