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Kalyan-Dombivli is a twin city and a municipal corporation with its
headquarters located in Kalyan in Thane district in the Indian state of
Maharashtra. It was formed in 1982 to administer the twin townships of
Kalyan and Dombivli. The municipal corporation has a population 1,193,266
(2001 census), and covers 137.15 square km, giving a density of 8,700 people
per square km Kalyan has a history 700 years.
Dombivali is about 50 km from Mumbai.
Kalyan-Dombivli is near the villages Mohone, Ambivli and Titwala. Nearest
Airport is Mumbai-Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Kalyan-Dombivali
Attractions
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Ganpati Mandir
Ganpati Mandir is one of the
most famous temples in the south Asian world and definitely the most
famous temple in Dombivli. To visit this Dombivli site, walk towards (5
minutes) Thakurli on the road next to the railway line. |
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Phadke Road
One stretch road to the
railway station is the famous Phadke road, a must watch during major
festivals. Many well-known celebrities attend the events during Gudi
Padva, Dussehra, Ganapati, Diwali and New Year eve. |
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Somwar Bazaar
This particular bazaar often
attracts crowds from other suburbs of the city as well as its own.
People typically come to this bazaar from as far away as Vangani and
Titwala. |
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Malshej Ghat
Malshej Ghat is a mountain
pass in the Western Ghats range in the Thane district of Maharashtra,
India. The site is nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the Western
Ghats. |
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Kala Talao Lake
There are seven lakes in
Kalyan and Dombivli, Kala Talao Lake is one of the
most famous. This is a historic lake in town of Kalyan. A year or so
back it was in a pathetic state, but now after renovation - it has
become a favorite jogging / walking park for many living around the
lake. |
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Durgadi Fort
The city of Kalyan was
surrounded by a fort wall, the construction of which began during Shah
Jahan's reign and was completed during Aurangzeb's reign in 1694 A.D. |
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Malanggad
Hazrat Haji Malang Sha Sarkar
Rahymattullha Taala Alhy. (also called
Baba Malang) is a hill fort located in Thane District, Maharashtra. It
has an elevation of 789 m above sea level. |
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