Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar and Ambernath

Kalyan-Domblivli, Ulhasnagar and Ambernath are three adjacent suburbs east of Mumbai, in the North Konkan region of Maharashtra.

Kalyan-Dombivli (कल्याण-डोंबिवली Kalyāṇ-Ḍombivlī) is the result of an amalgamation of the two towns: Kalyan and Dombivli. Kalyan has a historical importance with the foot-touch of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and many more leaders, while Dombivli is the home to most of the employees of Mumbai.

Ulhasnagar (उल्हासनगर Ulhāsnagar) is known for its significant Sindhi population since the partition of India in 1947 and there have been calls by the Sindhis to rename it Sindhunagar.

By plane
The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. Once you get off, you will need to take a taxi or hire a car. The distance to Thane is around 32 km. The drive can take between 15-30 minutes depending on the traffic. You can also take an auto-rickshaw to Kurla and buy a ticket to the desired station (see By train).

By train
The best way to get to these suburbs from Mumbai using public transport is to take the local train service. All the stations are along the Central Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.



Other stations include and.

By car
Toll gate while entering Kalyan via Eastern express highway (Bhiwandi Bypass).

The main road enters the city from Bhiwandi Bypass (A bypass on National Highway 160 connecting Thane and Nashik). There is a toll gate near Kon village which is the entrance to Kalyan-Dombivli.

By bus
Travelling in city by bus in not a good idea because buses in Kalyan-Dombivli are usually crowded and does not connect whole part of the city. Kalyan has its own bus depot, where the buses for long routes as well as short routes are available.

By train
Local tains are the best medium to travel around Kalyan as they are reliant, time-consuming and well connected. To travel places like Titwala, Ambernath, Karjat, Thane, etc. catch train from Kalyan. On central line of railway Kalyan assumes to be most important station because all the trains stops here. Kalyan is a prome junction for Nasik and Pune Linesso majority of the Express & Mail Trains have a stop here.

By rickshaw
If you are willing to travel to many places of Kalyan then choose rickshaw as are very easily available. You can also take an auto-rickshaw if you want to travel longer distances. Keep in mind though, that the fares are not computed based on the distance, but fixed in advance.

On foot
If you don't mind a little exercise to the limbs, most of the places are a walkable distance within Kalyan or Dombivli.

Buy
Especially at Dombivli, you can buy saris and clothes at cheaper rates than in Dadar or Mumbai. There are many shops selling branded as well as local labels around Dombivli station.

Sleep
There are many lodges near the railway station, but there is a lack of decent hotels. Kalyan has 2-3 nice hotels like the 3-star Raja hotel in the Ahilyabai Chowk near municipal corporation office and Hotel Sagar International which is close to Kalyan railway station, with a lounge and bar.

Stay safe
Kalyan is usually safe city for women too. Lovers or couples must be careful while exposing your love. Public places are not for you in Kalyan. Travelling in night is little dangerous as most of the part is covered with thieves and drunker.

Kalyan police is quite helpful but there is no security for women at night. Many bars open till midnight so please be careful by traveling at night. Kalyan people are helpful and very friendly. Common sense during traveling is must.

Go next

 * Dombivli
 * Mumbai
 * Navi Mumbai