Kalyan is part of Thane district, part of Konkan region of Maharashtra. A major railway junction near Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra, Kalyan-Dombivli is a twin city with its municipal headquarters located in Kalyan. Kalyan is part of the Greater Mumbai metropolitan, along with New Mumbai and the cities of Bhiwandi, Thane, Ulhasnagar, Karjat and the Vasai-Virar region.History of Kalyan
The history of Kalyan goes back over 700 years. Before the rise of Mumbai and siltation eclipsed it, Kalyan was a port for more than two millennia. The city’s extensive ruins indicate the city’s former magnificence. During the Middle Ages, Kalyan was forcibly occupied by the Ahmednagar Sultanate. They gave the name of Gulsanabad For a brief period of time it was occupied by the Portuguese and then re-conqured by the Muslim allies of the Mughals. It was then conqured by the Maraths who made Kalyan an important strategic centre since it guarded the entrance to Mumbai and the western coast of India. Almost after 80 years, Kalyan became a part of Bombay Presidency the then British Empire of IndiaPeople of Kalyan
The people of Kalyan which is part of Thane district of Maharashtra, are mostly Hindus with a significant number of people being Muslims and Buddhists. Marathi and Hindi are commonly spoken here.Kalyan Administration
In 1984, Dombivli Municipal Council got merged with Kalyan to form a new governing body, the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation. It is headed by the mayor and administers various public services. For details of the Council, click hereTourist Attractions in Kalayan
The attractions in and around Kalyan are:
Durgadi Killa (Fort)
Durgadi Fort which was built by the Marathas measures 220 feet in length and breadth. It was built during the time of Shivaji to honor Hindu Goddess, Durga. Durgadi is derived from two words Durga meaning Goddess and Gaad meaning fort in Marathi. It is one of the most important historical monuments of Kalyan. Though only remains of the fort.The most important attraction of Durgadi is Ganesh Ghat which is locally known as Lover’s Point. A great place to catch the evening sunset. One can also indulge in horse riding and boating here.
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Shahad in Ullhasnagar about 4kms from Kalyan. The temple is dedicated to Vithoba or incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Birla Mandir is a beautifully designed temple adorned with numerous sculptures. Though it is a century old temple, it is beautifully maintained where visitors can admire the structures and carvings on the wall.
Restaurants in Kalyan
Some of the top restaurants serving various types of cuisine are:Barbeque Nation
2nd Floor, Metro Junction Mall, Netivali,Kalyan -Shil Road, Near Metro Residency Complex, Kalyan East, Mumbai
Phone: 60600001, 60600000
Cilantro
Opposite Reliance Fresh Stores, Murbad Road, Kalyan West, Kalyan, Mumbai
Phone: 022 30151550
Mong Yang
Shop 5 - 6, Shree Complex Shopping Center, Phase 4, Barve Road, Khadakpada, Kalyan, Mumbai
Phone: 022 30150833
Vishnuji Ki Rasoi
B-1, Ground Floor, Sarvoday Mall, Opposite Bail Bazar Patri Pool, Kalyan West, Kalyan, Mumbai
Chokhi Dhani
Malhotra Steel Premises, Near KalyanBhiwandi Bypass, Nasik Highway, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Mumbai
Phone: 7507852000, 7507883000
Kuba
Jalal Building, Opposite Krishna Talkies, Shivaji Chowk, Kalyan West, Kalyan, Mumbai
Phone: 0251 6500882, 8652004215
Hangover Sports Bar
Spring Avenue, Near Cinemax Booking Counter, Khadakpada, Kalyan West, Kalyan, Mumbai
Phone: 0251 2235961
