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Four Bungalows Four Bungalows, in suburban Mumbai is a neighbourhood named after the ‘four bungalows’ that once existed there during the British occupation. Located three kilometres from Andheri station, in the vicinity of Lokhandwala Complex, it is popular as one of the most systematic and well-organized hub for shopping. The two main sites here are […]

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King Circle: King Circle was born based on a development plan proposed by the Bombay Improvement Trust in 1911, suggesting that Dadar-Matunga Scheme and the gardens proposed, be laid out at the highest point of Vincent Road, East of Matunga Station. However, the circle which encompasses ‘Maheshwari Udyan’ garden, was given its present form in […]

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Khetwadi: Located in South Mumbai, Khetwadi is known to be the hub of diamond traders and wholesalers of almost all traditional businesses. Developed in the mid-19th century, Khetwadi originally housed a sparse population living off agriculture and plantations. There are a large number of temples in this area – the most popular being Thakurdwar, built […]

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Lady Jamshetjee Road: Lady Jamshedjee Road is a major road that runs through Mahim in Mumbai. Better known as L J Road, it is named after the philanthropic Lady Jamshetjee Jeejeebhoy, who funded the construction of Mahim causeway. Several prominent landmarks of the area located on the road includes St. Michael’s Church, The Mahim Dargah […]