International
Parcel Services in
Dadar, Mumbai

International Parcel Service in Dadar

Dadar Overview

Dadar, an important part of Mumbai was and is a prime point of business. Dadar, meaning ‘ladder’ in Marathi, has an age-old history reaching back to the 16th century and was then known as ‘lower Mahim’, owing to its location on the island of Mahim. Changes during the British rule and the epidemics in Mumbai led to the Dadar-Matunga-Wadala-Sion scheme, during which several institutions including schools and government offices were moved to Dadar, thus making the place significant.

Dadar now is still one of the most happening places in Mumbai, a business hub, a favourite shopper’s stop, a hot-spot for real estate as well as a tourist attraction. The place is densely populated with all amenities available at hand yet hardly has any place left for the growth of more residential layouts.

Location

Dadar, in the south of Mumbai city, is a prominent place that is located between Matunga, Wadala, Parel, Prabhadevi and Elphinstone Road. A railway line divides Dadar into East and West and is popularly called Dadar T.T and Dadar B.B respectively. The East and West parts of Dadar are connected by the famous Lokmanya Tilak bridge which more precisely connects the East and West of Mumbai.

Connectivity

Dadar is a center of transit for national and local connectivity. The Mumbai airport is at a distance of around 10 kilometers from here. The Dadar railway station is one of the most crowded railway stations in Mumbai. Local cabs (black and yellow), local trains and private buses are the other means of transportation available here.

Educational Institutions in Dadar

• Dadar, being densely populated has a very wide range of offerings to its residents with respect to education. Some of the more popular institutes include -
• Dadar Athornan Boarding Madressa
• Deccan Education Society
• I. E. S. Modern English School
• Dr. Antonio Da Silva Technical High School & Jr. College Of Science
• Saraswati College
• National Institute of Photography
• Sadguru's Education Centre
• The Sharadashram society
• Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute

Shopping and Entertainment

• Dadar provides you with the best shopping experience in Mumbai and has several markets which are equally crowded. Fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, chats, lassi and what not! Enjoy the Mumbai crowd along with popular eat-out joints in these market places of Dadar.
• Khabutar Khana, Dadar Chowpatty, Shivaji park ground, Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Portuguese Church, Chaitya Bhoomi, Worli Sea Face and Mahatma Gandhi Olympic Swimming Pool are some of the tourist attractions on the west of Dadar.
• The Swaminarayana temple on the east side of Dadar, near the station, and the Hindmata shopping center for Saree shopping are also popular.
• Ravindra Natya Mandir specialized for Marathi Dramas, old cinema halls like Plaza cinema, Premier cinema, Sharda talkies, etc, along with few shopping malls sum up to the entertainment opportunities at Dadar. A number of eateries, must-try Maharashtrian food, will satiate you with a scrumptious meal.

Other Amenities

Banks, ATM's, parks, temples, grocery stores, hospitals, and everything in between are all present. Dadar’s outlook though has changed over the years from intricately designed buildings to modern apartments with luxurious amenities, fulfilling all the needs of its residents and making it a perfect choice for middle-class families.

Moving to Dadar? Points to Remember:

• Although there is nothing very specific when it comes to moving, it is advisable to avoid the school and college hours as the student gatherings may pose a challenge to the movement of your truck carrying the goods.
• It is a good idea to choose the early morning or late evening when moving homes to escape the crowds in the area.
• Relocation to such a place requires proper planning and execution and this is where an efficient and professional packer and mover will be helpful.