Navi Mumbai is a master-planned city and national business hub. Tree-filled parks and green spaces break up the skyscrapers and make Navi Mumbai a family-friendly city. Visit local attractions like the 16th-century fort or use the city as a base to sightsee in Mumbai.
Things to do in Navi Mumbai
Belapur Fort guards the entrance to Panvel Creek and recalls the reign of the Siddis of Janjira. The stronghold was built in the 16th century and later commandeered by the Portuguese, Marathas and British. Nature has reclaimed the fort over the centuries and the imposing stone walls are now covered with foliage.
Stroll around the Rock Garden, a landscaped park dotted with animal sculptures. Take a ride on the miniature train and walk along paths lined with colourful orchids, bougainvillea and bird of paradise flowers. Jewel of Navi Mumbai is another beloved green space in Navi Mumbai. Stretch your legs on the lakeside trail and enjoy uninterrupted views of the Navi Mumbai skyline.
Enjoy spectacular sunsets from Karave Flamingo Point. The viewpoint overlooks a waterlogged wetland home to hundreds of flamingos. There’s also a chance to spot species like painted storks and hornbills.
Watch Pandavkada Falls tumble down a jungle-covered slope and into a natural pool. The falls are more than 100 metres high and fed by streams from the Kharghar Hills. Admire the falls from the rocks and snack on “wada paav” potato dumplings and grilled corn sold at pop-up stalls.
Enjoy a sun-drenched day on Pirwadi Beach. Palm trees dot the two-kilometre-long stretch of golden sand. It’s a great place to swim, sunbathe and enjoy a beachside picnic. On clear days, you can make out the Mumbai skyline.
Getting around Navi Mumbai
Auto rickshaws are a fast and affordable way to get around Navi Mumbai or you can use private taxis. Local buses operate across Navi Mumbai. The city is a 30-minute drive from Mumbai and 45 minutes from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.