Property Rates Soaring

The property market in Navi Mumbai is back in top gear. After the 10 to 20 percent slump due to rising property rates. In the last six months, there is a 25 percent increase in demand, and also rise in rates by about 20 percent.
Navi Mumbai is definitely emerging as the city of the future. The D.Y. Patil Stadium, the upcoming SEZ, International airport, the IT industry moving in, and the malls and five star hotels have all added to the glitter of the city.

People have woken up to realise that they should have bought homes here, before the hike in rates. There are customers coming here with 15 to 20 lakhs, looking for 2 BHK's (2 bedroom-hall-kitchen) only to realise that the amount can fetch them a CIDCO 1 BHK now.

Venna Lake 4

Venna Lake 3

Venna Lake 2

Venna Lake 1

The Venna lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Mahabaleshwar. The lake is surrounded by trees on all sides. A late winter evening boat ride through the slight fog is well appreciated. Tourists can enjoy a boat ride over the lake or a horse ride next to the lake. A number of small eateries line the banks of the lake. The Mahabaleshwar city market and the S.T. bus stand is about 2KM from the lake and makes for a nice walk during the day. Most tour operators include the Venna lake in their tours. Most buses, private vehicles will stop at the Venna lake on their way to Mahabaleshwar on request.(from Wikipedia).

Ducks At Sherbaug

Sherbaug Flowers

Sherbaug Flowers

Sherbaug Flowers

More From Sherbaug

There was some more of Mahabaleshwar left to see thru my camera and here it is.

Most of the flowers in Sherbaug are rare varieties and these are one of them.

Raghuleela Mall

Raghuleela Mall is one of the biggest and popular malls in Navi Mumbai, and is on a prime location exactly opposite Vashi Station. The mall not yet being fully functional, Future Group's Big Bazaar in the mall is the favourite shopping paradise.
I love the architecture of the mall. Photography is not permitted in the mall, so I could not get any photos of the atrium.
For amazing photos of the inside, click here.

Vashi Station Entrance

This is what you see if you look up at the entrance to the station. I like the structure.
Most Navi Mumbai stations have been built with planning and design, and not randomly like Mumbai stations.
Raghuleela Mall, which also houses Big Bazaar is exactly opposite this entrance.