Parel, Mumbai

Parel is a suburban area of Mumbai which originally was one of the seven islands of Mumbai. Parel lends it name to two stations on the suburban railway network of Mumbai with Parel on the Central track and Lower Parel on the Western track of the railway. Primarily dominated by textile mills in the 80’s, Parel in today’s times is dominated by the luxurious skyscrapers which developed as part of redevelopment of the mills. BEST bus services and taxis are the modes of road transport which offer connectivity within the area limits and also to nearby suburbs. Parel also enjoys excellent rail connectivity with both the Central and Western suburbs of Mumbai. Dadar located close by is a terminal and important halt station for all the long distance trains and one can easily avail outstation trains from there.
Parel is home to several hospitals of great repute like KEM, Wadia’s, TATA Memorial Centre and MGM which are well known for offering great treatment. JCBN International School, Navbharat Vidyalaya and MD College are some of the prominent educational institutions in the locality that offer quality education. One can also find some great food joints in the close vicinity like the ITC Grand Central, 7 Spice and Big Daddy etc. which offer mouth-watering cuisines. Once known for its large scale cotton mills, with constant redevelopment, Parel has seen appreciation of property rates to the tune of up to eight times. Today, Parel is home to luxurious buildings, five star hotels and malls which makes it a hot and happening place to live in.