International
Parcel Services in
Vakola, Mumbai

International Parcel Service in Vakola

Vakola Overview

Vakola today is one of the fastest developing areas in the Santacruz East. That’s because it is close to BKC and many construction companies and big builders are coming up with their housing and other projects here. RNA, Runwal, Dheeraj, Star wing and Ambrosial have some big projects in the pipeline here. The added advantage is that Vakola is quite close to the railway station, the airport and the highway. Other reason for buyers to be attracted towards this locality is the reasonable rates as compared to Kalina and BKC.

Vakola has the Western Express Highway towards the west and Kalina Military. This area includes Yashwant Nagar, Nagdevi Nagar, Dawri Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Vakola Bridge, Vakola Pipeline, Vakola Masjid and Vakola Village. Mostly populated by Hindus, Muslims, Catholics, Buddhists, and Jains, these communities live in close harmony to each other. Vakola village, which was earlier known as Vankola, is home to the East Indians.

Property prices in Vakola locality have seen a sharp rise in the last couple of years. The road going from the Western Express Highway stretching till the Military Camp is known as Nehru Road. Vakola Nallah, which is a tributary of the Mithi River, flows through the Vakola area.

Educational Institutions in and around Vakola

There are a number of excellent schools in the locality including:

• St. Anthony's Boys' School
• St. Charles Girls' School
• The Patuck School and College
• The New Model High School
• The Municipal School at Vakola Bridge
• The Nariyalwadi Municipal School

Companies in the Vicinity:

The headquarters of Asian Paints Limited is located in Vakola as well as many other commercial banks, such as ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, SBI, The Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank, CitizenCredit Co-operative Bank and NKGSB Co-Operative Bank . There is also the Grand Hyatt hotel located here.

Shopping and Entertainment

The advantage of Vakola is that all basic facilities and amenities are available at a walking distance. Transport like busses, local trains, autos and cabs are easily available in the area. Vakola has good connectivity to hospitals, temples, schools and colleges, parks, malls, markets, and banks and ATMs. The railway station is just two minutes away and shopping for daily needs and other items is possible in markets and malls in an around the area.

Other Amenities

Medical and other facilities are also easily available in Vakola. The commercial centres in the area make it a comfortable residential destination of the city. Many hospitals and healthcare centres like Niron hospital, Beams Multispeciality Hospital and nursing homes are there to take care of your emergencies and healthcare needs.

Connectivity:

• Vakola is well located and connected to the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), and both Domestic and Mumbai International Airport. There is easy access to Bandra-Worli Sea Link, many five-star hotels, Kalina University, parks and other amenities.
• There are ample busses, cabs and auto rickshaws available in the locality.
• Mumbai International Airport is at a stone’s throw away at 3.5 kms or just 15 minutes drive.

Moving to Vakola? Few things to keep in mind:

• Being a commercial and residential hub near Santacruz and International Airport, Vakola has many residents who work in BKC and chose this area as their residence. Moving in this locality in early morning or late evening time makes more sense if you want to avoid the office rush and traffic snarls.
• To have a smooth and comfortable transition in this area, you must consider a professional packer and mover company.