Sudden move to Mumbai....

mumbaimum · Mar 31st, 2009, 20:11

thanks raghukumar.... great tips.

will check out the site now. i did see the videos of hiranandani, too, thanks!

indi_r0ver · Apr 2nd, 2009, 06:58

hope you feel relaxed now! by the way, hiranandani is one of the best residential localities in whole country.

Hemmie · Apr 2nd, 2009, 19:11

I live in Powai, Hiranandani gardens, and there are many more expats here, lots of them with babies/young children. It's easy to get in touch with other mums, and we regularly have playgroups.
The hospital here is fine, my youngest was born there, and gets all her vaccinations there. So far I have no complaints.
I like it here, I think Powai is great for young families, but Bandra or juhu would also be an option for you. Have a look at all areas, I personally really like Bandra, it's got more character, and lot's of restaurants and shops. But I still prefer Powai, mainly because I can still walk anywhere within the neighbourhood if I want to, even with a stroller.
Btw, I think Powai isn't as quiet anymore as it once was, I have lived here for 2 years now, and the area gets more and more built-up, and streets get busier. But on the plus side, many more expats, more shops and restaurants, so that makes it livelier as well.
I don't know about the prices in bandra, but in Hiranandani Gardens you should easily be able to get a 3BHK for 1,5 lakhs, 4 BHK for a bit more I think.

rohit2travel · Apr 3rd, 2009, 15:18

I agree with Hemmie!!

Raghu.Kumar · Apr 7th, 2009, 14:07

Thanks Mumbai Mum, Sent you a PM. Do let me know if you got it.

Have a Good Day ! Raghu

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Originally Posted by mumbaimum

thanks raghukumar.... great tips.

will check out the site now. i did see the videos of hiranandani, too, thanks!

silviab · Nov 19th, 2009, 19:42

Hallo mu name is Silvia.
Maybe I'll move to Mombay from Italy with mu husband and 13 months douther, because of my husband job.
Can you tell me something about moving?
Which one is the best place,the best area to live?

Where did you find your flat?
How do you spend your days?
please, tell me somothing..I'm nervouse,because I just know that indian culture is so different from my culture.
I lived 1 year in Usa with my husband, but we didn't have baby..
Thnaks.
S.

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Originally Posted by mumbaimum

Hello,

My husband was recently moved to a job post in Mumbai. We have only been given about a month's notice, and since we've never even been to Mumbai before, we are equally excited and nervous. A complication is that we have a four month old baby to bring along...

We hardly know where to begin and since there are a billion questions to ask, I'll just put it this way-

What advice/tips/recommendations do you have for a family with a young child suddenly moving to Mumbai? We're particularly concerned about the baby's health (vaccines, etc.). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mod Note : Thread moved to Moving to Mumbai forum

silviab · Nov 19th, 2009, 22:10

hallo!
I just read what you wrote.
Maybe I have to move to mombay with my husband and baby.
But..where are you from?

So you are saying that is possible walking with the stroller. That is wonderful.I was afraid about the contrary.

I'm so happy to read all of the things you wrote and now I'm...let' say..ready to mouve.
Now I know that I can do that, I can live my "european" life.
Thanks
Silvia

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Originally Posted by Hemmie

I live in Powai, Hiranandani gardens, and there are many more expats here, lots of them with babies/young children. It's easy to get in touch with other mums, and we regularly have playgroups.
The hospital here is fine, my youngest was born there, and gets all her vaccinations there. So far I have no complaints.
I like it here, I think Powai is great for young families, but Bandra or juhu would also be an option for you. Have a look at all areas, I personally really like Bandra, it's got more character, and lot's of restaurants and shops. But I still prefer Powai, mainly because I can still walk anywhere within the neighbourhood if I want to, even with a stroller.
Btw, I think Powai isn't as quiet anymore as it once was, I have lived here for 2 years now, and the area gets more and more built-up, and streets get busier. But on the plus side, many more expats, more shops and restaurants, so that makes it livelier as well.
I don't know about the prices in bandra, but in Hiranandani Gardens you should easily be able to get a 3BHK for 1,5 lakhs, 4 BHK for a bit more I think.

arunganpath · Nov 20th, 2009, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviab

Hallo mu name is Silvia.
Maybe I'll move to Mombay from Italy with mu husband and 13 months douther, because of my husband job.
Can you tell me something about moving?
Which one is the best place,the best area to live?
S.

Silvia, you can be advised properly only if you are going to let us know where your husband's office is going to be situated. traffic is a big issue in Mumbai and sometimes even travelling a distance of 10 kms takes more than an hour.

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rohit2travel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: (presently Powai/Mumbai) , Goa,Delhi Posts: 226	I agree with Hemmie!! __________________ Art Director Gmail:rockerdecoy@gmail.com

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Mar 31st, 2009, 20:11	#31
mumbaimum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15	thanks raghukumar.... great tips. will check out the site now. i did see the videos of hiranandani, too, thanks!

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indi_r0ver Maston ka jhoomna bhi bandagi se kam nahi Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 42	hope you feel relaxed now! by the way, hiranandani is one of the best residential localities in whole country.

Apr 2nd, 2009, 19:11	#33
Hemmie Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 69	I live in Powai, Hiranandani gardens, and there are many more expats here, lots of them with babies/young children. It's easy to get in touch with other mums, and we regularly have playgroups. The hospital here is fine, my youngest was born there, and gets all her vaccinations there. So far I have no complaints. I like it here, I think Powai is great for young families, but Bandra or juhu would also be an option for you. Have a look at all areas, I personally really like Bandra, it's got more character, and lot's of restaurants and shops. But I still prefer Powai, mainly because I can still walk anywhere within the neighbourhood if I want to, even with a stroller. Btw, I think Powai isn't as quiet anymore as it once was, I have lived here for 2 years now, and the area gets more and more built-up, and streets get busier. But on the plus side, many more expats, more shops and restaurants, so that makes it livelier as well. I don't know about the prices in bandra, but in Hiranandani Gardens you should easily be able to get a 3BHK for 1,5 lakhs, 4 BHK for a bit more I think.