6 INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND POWAI

Powai is a well-known suburb connecting western Mumbai to eastern Mumbai. It is a place which, in the past, had lush green village surrounded by magnificent hills and water bodies. Even now, Powai is one of the most visited places by all people including Mumbaikars for nature lovers and for those seeking solitude among all age groups. It has varied landscapes ranging from adventure games to mesmerizing gardens. Powai is also famous for IIT which in itself is an exhibition of greenery around.

Personally speaking, when I shifted in a rental flat in Powai because of close proximity to my office, I made a wise decision. I was overwhelmed to find a rental house in Powai on a budget..  a place I could call home.  There were many interesting places to explore in and around Powai which we roommates kept exploring all through our weekends with friends, colleagues and family.

Few places to explore in and around Powai are mentioned below which you too might certainly want to explore.

NIRVANA PARK

Nirvana Park

Nirvana park is the park depicting its name at its best. This is a place which everyone will fall in love with, its bliss of nature. The park is privately owned and nicely maintained. It is the largest park in Mumbai. Nobody can even imagine the sight inside Nirvana park being peaceful place in a busy location such as Powai. This park may also be known between lovers and young couples for it is romantic scene around. It is a must visit place for people who need a change from the busy and fast running environment. The pond in the park adds to its beauty with lots of orange colored fishes attracting the nature lovers with its beauty.

FOREST PARK

Forest Park

This is a place which makes us believe as if we are in the woods. Especially this is a place for the good climate with all the trees and bushes all along the park. The scenery is at its best just after the monsoon with its greeneries and the fresh smell of the earth taking us to a new world of nature. This park makes one speechless with its dense forest like atmosphere among one of the busiest suburbs. A good place to exercise.

HAKONE

Hakone

Hakone is a place for people who love leisure sports, fun and adventure games. Young people love this place for its games such as go-kart, paintball, etc. This place is one of the most desired destinations in Mumbai. Singles, families, and people of all ages enjoy various games here. Paintball, archery and riffle shooting, amazing race, top gun, catapult, Go-cart, ice breaking games, etc are some of the popular games which make people turn out again and again.

CHHOTA KASHMIR

Chota Kashmir

This place is one of the boating destinations with its overwhelming nature. This is actually a small lake surrounded by blooming greeneries and garden where we can find a number of birds chirping at any time of the day. This place is also known for its serenity and nature for few kilometers. It is really a feast for the eyes for the visitors. It is one of the best picnic spot for a change from the normal routine to hang out amidst nature.

POWAI LAKE

Powai Lake

 This is an artificial lake. This lake has rich flora and fauna with diverse living creatures such as various migratory birds, aquatic animals, crocodiles, etc. Sightseeing visitors are attracted by the beauty of the lake with amphibians and aquatic plants which form a bed. This lake gives a spectacular view of the lake surrounded by hills and significantly large buildings around.

CHINMAYA MISSION SHIVA TEMPLE

Jagdeeshwara Temple

 This is a beautiful Shiva temple run by the Chinmaya Misison and totally worth a visit for its sanctity and serene aura. It is located near The Renaissance and a delight for the Shiva-bhakts. 

So what are you waiting for? Rent a flat now and get ready to stay amidst nature in the most happening location of Powai, Mumbai.

Watch out for these points in your agreement

Nowadays, we all know that the property rates are very high. So, we can't always buy flats and rooms anywhere we go just for a short time period. For example; if you are a student and your college is situated in some other city where you can't even opt for travelling daily. At this point of time, you need to look for flats for rent and stay as a paying guest or you can live in hostels. But you cannot just blindly rent a random house; you need to keep a few things in mind. Here are a few tips that can help you:

1. Check the receipt of the security deposit

A security deposit is a must. Almost every landlord will ask for it. But it is also a matter of contention when it comes to refunding it. Make sure that you receive a receipt for your security deposit.

2. Is the room furnished?

You should make sure whether you are signing up for a furnished or an unfurnished apartment. At times you are shown a furnished room but it turns out that it belongs to the current roommate. As we all know furniture serves basic purposes and is needed for sitting, sleeping, storing stuff and beyond these basic requirements, well furnished apartment makes us feel more organized and welcoming always. So, in order to live comfortably you need to ask your landlord if the room is well furnished or do you have to shift your own furniture?

3. Are there any house rules?

Some of the landlords are even some existing flatmates have their own rules about chores and other matters. You must always make yourself aware of these rules and obligations and see to it if you can adjust with them or not. It is always better to get to know things before making any commitments. Not doing this can lead to personal issues in the future.

4. How does the agreement end?

The period of leasing of the tenant is called ' termination'.  In different states and territories, landlord and tenants can terminate for different reasons. Generally, in the shared accommodations, the rule is that if the agreement between the head tenant and the landlord is terminated then the agreement made between the sub tenant and head tenant will also be terminated. So, here termination can be a point to be kept in mind at the time of release. Like this many rules can be made by your landlord that you need to be aware of.

5. Hidden clauses

Check the agreement carefully and read between the lines. Are there any hidden clauses? For e.g. it could be the exclusion of certain charges that the landlord has to bear normally or it could be something to do with the return of security deposit. Check all the points carefully before signing on the dotted line.

Keep the above tips in mind so that you can concentrate on your studies well and enjoy a comfortable stay away from home. Furthermore, if you need any assistance concerning rental flats or roommates in Pune, log on to www.flatsandmates.com

5 ways to get along with new roommates

Leaving your familiar surroundings where you grew up in and moving away from home to a completely different city and to start a new life is something most of us do in our career graph. Getting admitted in your dream college or landing that perfect job to find out who you are and what you really want to be can be either mind- blowing or mind blogging. You will have to learn how to become independent, and becoming independent will take lot of courage, the courage to face the reality and to do things which you are unfamiliar with, like not only living by yourself in a rental flat in Mumbai but also cook food for yourself, and do your laundry.

And just when you think you will manage to cope up with these things you are hit with realization that it is not just living in unfamiliar environment but also living with unfamiliar people. The fear of living with people you don't know can be thrilling and scary at the same time. But you no longer need to worry or stress out about it; here are some amazing ideas on how to interact, how to get to know or how to bond with your new roommates. So that you can become best of best friends:

  1. Get to know each other- INTERACT!

Everything is new and unfamiliar when you move miles away from your home to a completely new city. Sitting alone in your room the whole day is not going to help you in any way, it will only get harder. Instead of being self absorbed and watching your favorite TV shows, start a conversation by yourself, try getting to know each other, try bonding with each other. When you get to know your roommates you will no longer be alone or feel scared.

2. Joining a hobby class or club together
 

In order to make new friends and to bond with each other over something you all have in common, the best option for this is joining a hobby class. There are number of hobby classes such as belly dancing or salsa, learning to play any musical instrument in a hobby class or bakery class or a yoga class. Find a hobby class which you and your roommates shared the best interest in. Having to share your passion and laugh together will make bonding strong and will help to get to know each other more well.

3. Go shopping or play a sport together
 

Shopping is therapeutic. When you and your roommates are bored, to change the mood just simply saying “let`s go shopping” will help everything and then you can start planning for your day-outing. You will get to know what your roommate’s likes and dislikes are and they will know yours. Not only that but also what you all have in common will give you all a great experience. For those who don't like shopping you can play a sport together.

4. Cooking a meal together
 

Bonding over dinner table is a proven way through which you can get to know each other. So why not try cooking together and adding a twist and planning a dinner party. Pick out recipes and ingredients together that you all enjoy and which are not difficult. Pizza and pasta are the best options. And then eating the food together and gossiping is the second best.. Then at the end clean all the mess you created in kitchen by dividing the course of work. This activity will surely help you bond with them.

5. Doing laundry together

Another fantastic way to bond with each other is doing laundry together. Laughing together about how your roommate doesn`t know how to wash clothes and how to use washing machine and then helping each other is also a perfect way to bond.

So get going to explore an altogether different independent world finding a roommate and getting to know him/her better. For additional help in seeking a rental flat or a roommate in Mumbai, connect with none other than the best in the sphere. Log in now: www.flatsandmates.com