Is Kandiwali Westan okay area to live?

Nickjaa · May 28th, 2009, 23:01

I'll be moving to Mumbai in July to volunteer for a human rights place in Kandiwali West for 3 months. It's on Iraniwadi road, I was hoping to find an apartment near work for convenience, is Kandiwali West an okay area to live, or should I live further away and have a longer commute?

gaurav1441 · May 28th, 2009, 23:06

If you want daily adventure trips you can think of going farther. It is not a good idea to commute long distances in Mumbai stay as close to workplace as possible it will save you more time and travails of Mumbai travel.

Nickjaa · May 28th, 2009, 23:31

What's the area like though?

ocean020 · May 28th, 2009, 23:43

Kandivilli is a sub-urban area and away from south mumbai.. However it is a pleasant residential area and cheaper compared to Bandra etc..

If you are working in that area then its best if you stay nearby. Kandivali East (thakur village area) / Goregaon (film city road) or even Lokhandwala (assuming you will have a car)

Depends on what you want - if you have money and enjoy partying etc, stay in Bandra or South Mumbai (dont worry about travel as you can take the trains - you will be going against the flow so it will not be crowded).

capt_mahajan · May 28th, 2009, 23:45

Kandivli, Malad and Borivli would be your options.

Typical Mumbai Western suburbs. Crowded, a little chaotic, but anything you will need will be available there. Perhaps not too many expats, though.

ocean020 · May 28th, 2009, 23:46

There is even a wiki entry on thakur village ..

I am always surprised at the information on the internet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thakur_Village

Same for lokhandwala
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lokhandwala

Nickjaa · May 29th, 2009, 00:00

Sounds awesome, I'm volunteering so won't have too much cash, this has been very helpful. Thanks so much for your help guys, such quick answers too! Very very helpful.

Nickjaa · May 29th, 2009, 07:41

I'm trying to get a map of Mumbai with a scale on it, but I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone tell me how far it is /how long it would take by train to get to the city centre? Say, to Bombay Central? (Is that a good estimate at the centre of Mumbai city?)

Nickjaa · May 29th, 2009, 07:43

From Kandivali West, obviously

amitkate · May 30th, 2009, 05:47

hey, dats a nice question, is bombay central the center of the city...? u got me thinking..! i've been staying here for close to 2 years now but never thought about it.. anyway, i stay alone in thakur village, kandivali (E).. would be glad to share my flat with you.. do let me know about ur interest...

Nickjaa · May 30th, 2009, 13:25

Amitkate, really? I'd probably rather be in Kandivali West but I'll certainly give you a call when I get to Mumbai and check it out, what's your email?

And how long does it take to get to the city centre from Kandivali?

nayan · May 30th, 2009, 13:34

If you consider the city centre for mumbai as the south mumbai/churchgate area, then it would take about 1 hr by train.

capt_mahajan · May 30th, 2009, 13:36

-crossposted with nayan-

All times approximate; long time since I travelled in suburban trains in Mumbai

The 'city centre' for a visitor is more likely to be Colaba/Churchgate than Bombay Central. Churchgate would take an hour in the train from Kandivli. Colaba is a ten minute cab ride away from there.

But, everything you need, barring a few sightseeing/entertainment options, would be available upto maximum Bandra from Kandivli. Bandra is half an hour or so.

Nickjaa · May 31st, 2009, 23:58

Thanks guys

amitkate · Jun 1st, 2009, 05:20

hi, my email id is amit.kate2@gmail.com
would be glad to hear from you!

May 28th, 2009, 23:01	#1
Nickjaa Pseudo-Mumbaikar Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malad West, Mumbai Posts: 21	Is Kandiwali Westan okay area to live? I'll be moving to Mumbai in July to volunteer for a human rights place in Kandiwali West for 3 months. It's on Iraniwadi road, I was hoping to find an apartment near work for convenience, is Kandiwali West an okay area to live, or should I live further away and have a longer commute?

May 28th, 2009, 23:45	#5
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,608	Kandivli, Malad and Borivli would be your options. Typical Mumbai Western suburbs. Crowded, a little chaotic, but anything you will need will be available there. Perhaps not too many expats, though. __________________ . Outside the machine

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May 28th, 2009, 23:06	#2
gaurav1441 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 731	If you want daily adventure trips you can think of going farther. It is not a good idea to commute long distances in Mumbai stay as close to workplace as possible it will save you more time and travails of Mumbai travel.

May 28th, 2009, 23:31	#3
Nickjaa Pseudo-Mumbaikar Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malad West, Mumbai Posts: 21	What's the area like though?

May 28th, 2009, 23:43	#4
ocean020 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 30	Kandivilli is a sub-urban area and away from south mumbai.. However it is a pleasant residential area and cheaper compared to Bandra etc.. If you are working in that area then its best if you stay nearby. Kandivali East (thakur village area) / Goregaon (film city road) or even Lokhandwala (assuming you will have a car) Depends on what you want - if you have money and enjoy partying etc, stay in Bandra or South Mumbai (dont worry about travel as you can take the trains - you will be going against the flow so it will not be crowded).

May 28th, 2009, 23:46	#6
ocean020 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 30	There is even a wiki entry on thakur village .. I am always surprised at the information on the internet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thakur_Village Same for lokhandwala http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lokhandwala

May 29th, 2009, 00:00	#7
Nickjaa Pseudo-Mumbaikar Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malad West, Mumbai Posts: 21	Sounds awesome, I'm volunteering so won't have too much cash, this has been very helpful. Thanks so much for your help guys, such quick answers too! Very very helpful.

May 29th, 2009, 07:41	#8
Nickjaa Pseudo-Mumbaikar Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malad West, Mumbai Posts: 21	I'm trying to get a map of Mumbai with a scale on it, but I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone tell me how far it is /how long it would take by train to get to the city centre? Say, to Bombay Central? (Is that a good estimate at the centre of Mumbai city?)

May 29th, 2009, 07:43	#9
Nickjaa Pseudo-Mumbaikar Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malad West, Mumbai Posts: 21	From Kandivali West, obviously

May 30th, 2009, 05:47	#10
amitkate Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kandivali, Mumbai Posts: 9	hey, dats a nice question, is bombay central the center of the city...? u got me thinking..! i've been staying here for close to 2 years now but never thought about it.. anyway, i stay alone in thakur village, kandivali (E).. would be glad to share my flat with you.. do let me know about ur interest...

May 30th, 2009, 13:25	#11
Nickjaa Pseudo-Mumbaikar Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malad West, Mumbai Posts: 21	Amitkate, really? I'd probably rather be in Kandivali West but I'll certainly give you a call when I get to Mumbai and check it out, what's your email? And how long does it take to get to the city centre from Kandivali?

May 30th, 2009, 13:34	#12
nayan Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 1,930	If you consider the city centre for mumbai as the south mumbai/churchgate area, then it would take about 1 hr by train.

May 30th, 2009, 13:36	#13
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,608	-crossposted with nayan- All times approximate; long time since I travelled in suburban trains in Mumbai The 'city centre' for a visitor is more likely to be Colaba/Churchgate than Bombay Central. Churchgate would take an hour in the train from Kandivli. Colaba is a ten minute cab ride away from there. But, everything you need, barring a few sightseeing/entertainment options, would be available upto maximum Bandra from Kandivli. Bandra is half an hour or so.

May 31st, 2009, 23:58	#14
Nickjaa Pseudo-Mumbaikar Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malad West, Mumbai Posts: 21	Thanks guys

Jun 1st, 2009, 05:20	#15
amitkate Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kandivali, Mumbai Posts: 9	hi, my email id is amit.kate2@gmail.com would be glad to hear from you!