Navi Mumbai is a fairly planned city was built to take the pressure off the growing population on Mumbai city. This relatively new city is situated on the Northeast of Mumbai separated by the Arabian Sea. Though many residents moved to Navi Mumbai, the business hasn’t; due to which you see most of the commuting to Mumbai every day.
To get out of the routine, Navi Mumbai has several places for a fun day out.
List of places to visit in Navi Mumbai
1. Central Park
A very popular park in Kharghar, Central park covers an area of 290 acres spread across the city. It is expected to be Asia’s largest gardens when fully developed. Central park includes theme parks for children, morning walk-trails, jogging tracks, botanical garden, an Amphitheatre, active and passive recreation centres. This beautiful park is surrounded by water bodies; caves and a golf court open for public.
Location: Kharghar
Timing: Morning 06:00 am - 09:00 am; Evening 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Entry fee: N/A
2. Nerul Balaji Temple
Very popular among the south Indian community, Balaji Temple in Nerul is very fondly visited by the residents of Navi Mumbai. The temple is modelled after Tirupati Balaji Temple. Other than the main deity Sri Balaji, one can find Ganapati temple, Hanuman temple, Narsimha temple, Vishwaksena temple in the premises.
Location: Nerul
Timing: Morning 06:00 am - 11:00 am; Evening 04:30 pm – 09:00 pm;
Entry fee: N/A
3. Karnala bird sanctuary
Home to migratory birds, Karnala bird sanctuary is an ideal place for bird watching. Over 200 distinct varieties of birds can be sighted here. Apart from bird watching, you can also plan for a camp stay at the sanctuary with fun activities like bonfire and games.
The sanctuary is also a base point for a very popular trekking destination – Karnala fort.
Location: Karnala
Timing: 07:00 am – 05:00 pm
Entry fee: INR 35/- per person; Professional Camera INR 100/-; Parking INR 25/-
4. Wonder park
Wonders Park is a very popular amusement park in Navi Mumbai, especially amongst the children for its fully equipped playground. The main attraction however, is the miniature replica of Seven Wonders of the World.
Location: Nerul
Timings: Morning 06:00 am – 12:00 pm; Evening 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Entry fee: Adult INR 35/- per person; Child INR 25/- per person
5. Pandavkada falls
Pandavkada falls is one of the most alluring places in Navi Mumbai for its picturesque landscapes and spectacular sight of Waterfall. This popular the spot is frequented by the residents for a quick getaway from the chaos and pollution.
Legend says that Pandavas had bathed here during their exile. We do not know about Pandavas, but we would definitely want to take a dip here. However, this waterfall is a dangerous spot for swimming.
6. Location: Kharghar
Timing: 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
Entry fee: NA
7. Kharghar hill
This beauty is frequented by the residents and tourists in Navi Mumbai. This hidden gem is a perfect place for beginners looking for a hike closer to the city. Covered in lush greenery, the scenic view from this hill is mind-blowing.
Location: Kharghar
Timing: Open 24/7
Entry fee: NA
8. Belapur Mango garden
As the name suggests, this exclusive park for growing and nurturing Mango trees is a fascinating place for people who are looking do something off-beat. With various varieties of Mangoes, this place is an ideal choice for someone who loves to be amongst trees. There is a small pond in the garden to sit by and relax.
Location: CBD Belapur
Timing: Morning 06:30 am – 10:00 am; Evening 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Entry fee: NA
9. Utsav Chowk
Ustav chowk is one of the famous landmarks of Kharghar. This Roman-Greek style architecture is alluring tourists in Navi Mumbai; this chowk has one of the well maintained fountains and Garden in Navi Mumbai.
Location: Kharghar
Timing: NA
Entry fee: NA
These are our top favourite spots in Navi Mumbai. Let us know on the comment box if we missed out on any such amazing places.