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Place in Maharashtra, India
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Kalyan-Dombivli (कल्याण-डोंबिवली) is a suburb east of Thane, in the North Konkan region of Maharashtra. It is the result of an amalgamation of the two towns: Kalyan and Dombivli. Kalyan has a historical importance with the foot-touch of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and many more leaders, while Dombivli is the home to most of the employees of Mumbai.
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A fort Which was built by Shivaji Maharaj near Ganesh Ghat at Kalyan, on the Ulhas river bank. Built in Under the Marathas reign (1760-72), a new gate about 70m to the south of the Ganesh gate was opened near the mansion of Ramji Mahadeo Biwalkar. Also here is the 'Eidga' Mosque.
Kala Talao
A famous & historical lake.
Caves as old as the ones at Ajanta and Ellora, on a hill near Lonad village. The Sun Temple is in the village.
Hotel Relish is a family restaurant and bar serving Indian, Chinese, Punjabi & Mughlai dishes.
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Konkan King also has a resort and water park to chill out with your family and friends. When it's the season, you can enjoy boating with a mini-train for your children, bird sanctuary and lots of amusement games. Specialists in Chicken Handi and fresh seafood. Grab some vadapavs late in the night till the early morning just outside the eastern side of the railway station.
Fast foody. 3rd level of mall is reserved for food court.
3½ star rated with high brand infrastructure and hospitality, service. Prasad hotel is near Katemanivli. Kolhapuri bhaji is most tasty food served here.
This is one of the best hotels in town for dinner. 4 km away from the station.
By train
The best way to get Kalyan-Dombivli from Mumbai using public transport is to take the local train service.
By car
Toll gate while entering Kalyan via Eastern express highway (Bhiwandi Bypass). The main road enters the city from Bhiwandi Bypass (A bypass on National Highway 160 connecting Thane and Nashik).
By train
Local trains are the best medium to travel around Kalyan as they are reliant, time-consuming and well connected. To travel places like Titwala, Ambernath, Karjat, Thane, etc. catch train from Kalyan.
By rickshaw
If you are willing to travel to many places of Kalyan then choose rickshaw as are very easily available. You can also take an auto-rickshaw if you want to travel longer distances.
On foot
If you don't mind a little exercise to the limbs, most of the places are a walkable distance within Kalyan or Dombivli.
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