Located in the northwest corner of Mumbai, Borivali is a beautiful blend of India's city life and rural atmosphere. Twenty miles from Mumbai International Airport, Borivali is known for its natural and modern, man-made sites. Borivali East is famous for the Sanjay Ghandi National Park and Kankheri Caves, while Borivali West is home to hot spots in Essel World, India's largest amusement park and Water Kingdom. Hotels in Borivali come in all sizes, prices ranges and levels of luxury.
Situated in the business district and within walking distance of InOrbit Mall in Malad, Grand Hometel is a simple budget hotel with 92 rooms. Guests are in the hub of the city and can walk to restaurants, movie theaters and shopping markets. The Grand Hometel features a restaurant and full-service bar. It's also less than 10 miles from Madh Island Beach, a popular Mumbai getaway. Rooms start at $103 per night.
Grand Hometel Mumbai
1406/11 New Link Road
Chincholi Bundel
Malad, Mumbai 400064
+91-22-2836-9178
Benzy Palace is located between Andheri, proper Mumbai and Borivali. This three-star hotel features 18 air-conditioned rooms, a coffee shop and a full-service restaurant and bar that features traditional Indian cuisine as well as Western fare. Since the hotel is just a few minutes walk from the center of Mumbai, guests can visit the famed Churchgate, Gateway to India or the ancient Haji Ali, a mosque that sits on an island jutting out into the sea. Rooms start at $49 per night.
Benzy Palace
Vijay Nagar
Marol Marishi Road
Andheri (E), Mumbai 400059
+91-22-2925-3458
For those who want to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Borivali, staying in one of the four guest houses or camp sites at Sanjay Ghandhi National Park is the perfect option. The only national park in Mumbai, Sanjay Ghandi National Park, previously Borivali National Park, is home to wildlife like deer, panthers, bears, and lions. Each season, bird watchers flock to the park to view more than 250 different species of birds. The 2,400-year-old Kankheri Caves are a Buddhist establishment where tourists can experience tranquility in the heart of the park. Accommodations begin at $25 per night.
Sanjay Ghandhi National Park
Borivali (E), Mumbai 400062
www.sanjayghandhinationalpark.net
