International Parcel Service in BANDRA WEST

BANDRA WEST Overview

Are you planning to move to the very happening Bandra West? Bandra West is known for its hip joints, upscale craft-beer bars and various fine restaurants. It also houses some stylish cafes that have a range of offerings from healthy options like Chia juice to the most rocking cocktails. The locality is also marked by some old-world charm bungalows, high fashion boutiques, street fashion and wall murals. The famous 17th-century Bandra Fort is located at one corner of the waterfront and the Bandstand Promenade is another major attraction here. It hosts various musical performances and remains a well-thronged meeting point.

Educational Institutions in and around Bandra West:

Although there are many educational institutions in the locality, the most prominent ones are:

• St. Andrew's High School
• St Theresa's High School
• St Stanislaus School
• Cardinal Gracias High School
• R.D. National College
• Thadomal Shahani Engineering College
• Rizvi Educational Complex

Companies in the Vicinity:

If you are moving here for a job opportunity you will find it interesting to note that several well-known companies are in close proximity such as:

• Procter and Gamble India Ltd.
• Essar Group Corporate Office
• Igate Computer Systems
• PCS Technology Ltd.
• ANM technological Solutions

There are many other financial institutions, software companies and construction firms in the area.

Shopping and Entertainment

This area is known for the following:

• Jogger's Park: Remember the movie Jogger’s Park? This park has a seaside jogging track where many joggers and health enthusiasts can be seen sweating it out. This park is situated next to the popular Otter's Club, which was Mumbai's first laughing club.
• Bandra Reclamation
• Mount Mary's Basilica
• Bandstand Promenade
• Hill Road is a famous street shopping area which also has many restaurants and branded retail outlets
• Bandra-Kurla complex
• Carter Road Promenade
• The Bandra Fort or Castella de Aguada, is a Portuguese word for Fort of the Waterpoint
• Colonial-era bungalows showcase unique and age-old architectural heritage

Other Amenities

The locality is armed with a host of medical centres such as Holy Family Hospital, K. B Bhabha Hospital and Parekh Eye Hospital to take care of any medical emergencies. It also has good eateries, multiplexes and shopping areas. Some famous personalities and celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sachin Tendulkar, Former Member of Parliament Priya Dutt and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray stay in this locality.

Connectivity:

• If you are a frequent flyer, the Mumbai International Airport is just about 6 kilometres via Western Express Highway away from Bandra West.
• The Bandra railway station is well-connected via the Western Railways and Harbour Line.
• Public transport like the BEST buses, autos and cabs are abundant and available easily. In fact, Bandra is the last south point where autos ply. Beyond Bandra, when you are entering Mahim, only taxis or cabs are allowed.
• The Bandra-Worli Sea Link Bridge greatly improves its connectivity and due to Bandra West’s central location, most parts of Mumbai are easily accessible from here.

Moving to Bandra West? Few things to keep in mind:

• There is no restriction as far as moving is concerned, but it is best to avoid the school and college hours. The teeming student crowd can pose a challenge when you want to move a truckload of things to your new home.
• It is a good idea to choose early morning or late evening for your home moving to escape the crowds in the area.
• Moving to such an upmarket area requires careful planning and execution and this is where an efficient and professional packer and mover would come in handy.