Local Attractions
SHOPPING
R City Mall: - Distance : 8 kms
R City mall ghatkopar, Mumbai is one of the largest shopping center in Mumbai. There are many branded showrooms as wells as shops at R city mall mumbai.
Haiko Mall: - Distance 3.5kms
Located at the Hiranandani Cirle in the Heart of Powai, this mall offers a range of services from dinning to shopping all under one roof.
PARKS AND LAKE
Nirvana Park: - Distance : 3.5kms
The largest and most attractively landscaped park in Powai, Nirvana Park really feels like a piece of Nirvana in Hiranandani Gardens. As its name suggests, it has an oriental theme. Inside you can relax amongst Asian inspired lanterns, trickling water, fish ponds, and private pavilions.
Forest Park: - Distance: 3.5kms
Wild and jungli , it’s is hard to believe that Forest Park is located in the middle of a developed area. It feels more like being in the woods. The park is particularly appealing in the monsoon season, just after it has rained, when the earth smells the richest and freshest. There are walking tracks, and seats nestled randomly and cozily into the foliage.
Powai Lake: - Distance : 1 km
Powai Lake, one of Powai’s most notable features, is an appealing place to spend time. A stroll along the pathways around Powai Lake is really relaxing, and you’ll be able to enjoy spotting a variety of water birds (just watch out for crocodiles!).
Prince of Wales Museum: - Distance : 16 km
The museum is widely recognised as one of the 20 best museums in the world.This fascinating museum houses miniature paintings from the 16th to the 18th centuries. - 16 Miles
Juhu Beach: One of the most popular beaches in Mumbai. A venue known for wave watching,coconut water and the spicy bhelpuri (a spicy crunchy savoury snack)
Elephanta Caves: About 10 kms off the Mumbai coast, these caves were originally known as Gharapuri and date back to 450 to 750 AD. The main cave has sculpted walls depicting the life and glory of Lord Shiva.
Jehangir Art Gallery: Mumbai’s premium art gallery next to the Prince of Wales Museum, displays changing exhibits by well-known artists.The Plaza in front of the gallery is also full of artists offering their works for sale. -
Flora Fountain: This beautiful fountain cost £9000 Pound sterling in 1869 and was placed near Gateway of India to honour Sir Bartle Frere.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Akshardham Powai Swaminrayan Mandir: - Distance : 3 kms
Akshardham Powai Swaminarayan Mandir also know as International Spiritual Research Cente at Powai is a beautiful expanse of land that was first sanctified by Yogi Bapa by the performance of a yagna. In 1978, Chandrabhan Sharmaji and family donated it to Kakaji for satsangadevelopmental activities
Chinmayananda Mission’s Sandeepany Sadhanalaya Powai: - Distance : Less than 1 Km
In the lush green environs of Mumbai’s suburban haven Powai, lies the Chinmayananda Mission’s Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, set up in 1961. Situated on a hill top, the Sadhanalaya provides a panoramic view of the Powai lake and the surrounding areas. Located inside the complex is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Jagadeeswara.
Suvarna Temple Powai: - Distance : 3 kms
SUVARNA TEMPLE is also known as Nine mother children temple is indeed a unique temple in its own. Located amidst the beauty of powai this temple has lot of serenity and calm. The ‘Nine Mother Children’ temple is one of the oldest holy places in Powai. This temple was evolved in 1957, but the prathista and other ritual ceremony were performed on 1963. Here you can find all the almighties from all the communities-Hindus, Muslim, Chirsten. So the restriction is not imparted on any caste to enter inside the premises. Here all the caste and religion are treated one and the same
Shree Devi Padmavati Mandir: - Distance : 3 kms
The temple holds mystical charm in attracting devotees not only from Mumbai but also from various other countries. This magnetic aura is because of Devi Maa’s uninterrupted care that includes construction and maintenance over 365 days a year since its inception.
Haji Ali Mosque: The tomb of a Muslim saint who passed away while on pilgrimage to Mecca.The mosque near Mahalaxmi racecourse, is set amidst the sea lending a breathtaking view of the tomb.
Siddhi Vinayak: This is a temple devoted to Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God of good fortune.The temple located at Prabhadevi, Dadar, is one of the most famous temples of Lord Ganesh in Mumbai.