Mumbai/Central and Harbour Suburbs

The Central and Harbour Suburbs of Mumbai consists of the suburbs of Kurla, Vidyavihar, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Kanjur Marg, Bhandup, Mulund, Powai, Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi and Trombay. These suburbs have developed quite a bit in the past few decades. This is a middle-class residential area which is getting more middle-class by the year as factories are being shifted out and replaced by shopping malls and apartment blocks.

The district is home to Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), several petroleum refineries and a chemical fertiliser factory which used to be (but is no longer) notorious for its pollution. It is also the home to many educational institutes, including the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, International Institute for Population Sciences and many private colleges of engineering. None are particularly attractive from a tourist's point of view, although Powai Lake and Thane Creek are the major attractions in the district.

By train
The Central and Harbour Suburbs fall on the Central and Harbour lines. The district can be accessed from Kurla, Vidhyavihar, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg, Bhandup, Nahur and Mulund on the Central line and Chembur, Mankhurd, and Govandi on the Harbour line. Kurla is also an interchange point for the Harbour line.

By bus
A number of BEST buses serve this area and there are bus depots at Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, and Mulund.

By taxi
Metered taxis can be used to get to and around this area and there are also air-conditioned taxis, called cool cabs, that can be hired.

By rickshaw
Metered rickshaws can be used to get to and around this area and are the cheapest way to get around if you do not want to use a bus or train.

Buy

 * Culture Shop, located in Hiranandani Gardens. A large selection of curios and other artifacts.
 * Loft, located in Hiranandani Gardens. One of the largest shoe shops in India.
 * Metro Junction Mall Located in Kalyan East.
 * Sarvodaya Mall Located in Kalyan West.
 * Metro Junction Mall Located in Kalyan East.
 * Sarvodaya Mall Located in Kalyan West.
 * Sarvodaya Mall Located in Kalyan West.
 * Sarvodaya Mall Located in Kalyan West.
 * Sarvodaya Mall Located in Kalyan West.

Eat

 * Cafe Mocha, located in Nirmal Lifestyles Mall, Mulund and in Galleria, Hiranandani Gardens. Coffee house that also serves Hookah.
 * Far East, located in the Rodas Hotel, Hiranandani Gardens. A restaurant serving Chinese and Thai cuisine.
 * Fine Dine, located in Nirmal Lifestyles Mall, Mulund. Continental Food.
 * Parabola, located in the Rodas Hotel, Hiranandani Gardens. A 24-hour coffee shop serving all cuisines with a buffet option.
 * Rajdhani, located in Nirmal Lifestyles Mall, Mulund. Branch of the famous Gujrati Thali restaurant in South Mumbai.

Drink

 * Meghdoot, Station road, Ghatkopar (w), It is a cosy family restaurant and bar. Famous for Punjabi food and sizzlers.
 * Pop Tate's, R Mall, Mulund and at Powai. A great place to have beer and chill out with your friends without shelling much out of your pocket. A little something for those in the central suburbs who are too bored to go all the way to the western suburbs.
 * Timbuctoo, R Mall, Mulund, has an entrance through the Pop Tates. It is a great place if you wish to spend a nice time with your friends under the bare sky overlooking the city's main road. An air of difference in the central suburbs.