Directions from Mumbai | Directions from Pune
 

 Coming from Mumbai:

• Having driven through Navi Mumbai, passed Kharghar Station and passed the MacDonalds join the Bombay-Pune Expressway.
   
• Check points to look out for-

          o Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on the right

          o ND Studios hoardings on both sides of the road as you approach Chowk Phata

• When you reach Karjat-Chowk Phata / Junction do NOT take the left that goes towards Karjat- continue on for another 1km straight towards Khopoli

• Approximately less than 1 km from Karjat-Chowk Phata the highway will gently slope upwards and as the hill slopes down again, there will be a break in the divider and you will see a sign for Arya Marine Academy on the right
   
• Indicate early as you climb the hill and take a right across the break, over the oncoming lane
   
• Do not enter Arya Marine Academy compound gate, take the road to the left and follow it for approximately 2 kms. This will lead you to the gate of the Magic Bus Centre for Development 

 Coming from Pune:

• Take the Bombay-Pune Expressway out of Pune and through Lonavala
   
• Drive through Lonavla and take the first exit off the Expressway having gone through the second tunnel, exit signposted for Shedung and Khopoli
   
• Follow signs for Panvel / Mumbai
   
• Check points to look out for

  o  Nishiland on your right

          o  White House Resort on your left

• After White House Report look out for a small climb in the road and a left turn just before a blind hill Arya Marine Academy on your left
   
• Take the left hand road and follow the road for 2km until you reach the centre   

Coming by train:

• Take a train either to Panvel or Karjat 
   
• Outside both train stations you will get 6-seater rickshaws to take you to Chowk Phata
   
• They currently charge Rs 15 per person from Panvel bus depot and Rs 8 from Karjat
   
• If you are a big group hiring the entire 6-seater then you can ask the driver to drop you all the way to the Centre gate for a small extra charge
   
• Alternatively we can organize a pick up for you from Chowk if you inform us in the ‘special requests’ in the booking form

Coming by bus:

• Take a local bus from Dadar TT and head for Panvel
   
• The journey will take about 1 hour if you leave before 8.30am
   
• Alight at Panvel bus station and take a 6-seater rickshaw