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- Gathering addressJ. Krishnamurti Self Education Society, Anand Vihar Retreat, Boradpada Road, Near Ashtang Yoga Hospital, Jambhilghar, Badlapur (W), PIN 421503 · Open in Google Maps
- Phone+91 90672 15747 or +91 98928 18205
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How to reach Anand Vihar
Anand Vihar is in Jambhilghar, Badlapur, about 4–5 km from Badlapur railway station. Badlapur is on Mumbai’s Central line suburban railway, so the easiest way for most people is to reach Badlapur station and take an auto-rickshaw from there.
From Badlapur station
Outside the station, take a private auto-rickshaw or a shared tuktuk and ask for Ashtang Ashram (Ashtang Yoga Hospital). Anand Vihar is on Boradpada Road, near the hospital. The ride takes about 15–20 minutes.
Tip: save our number before you travel, and call us from the station if you need help: +91 90672 15747 or +91 98928 18205.
From Mumbai
By trainTake a Central line local train from CSMT, Dadar or Kurla towards Badlapur or Karjat. It takes about 1½ hours from CSMT.
By roadAbout 70 km via Thane and Kalyan. Allow 2–3 hours, depending on traffic.
From Thane
By trainTake a local train from Thane towards Badlapur or Karjat. It takes about 50 minutes.
By roadAbout 35 km via Kalyan and Ambernath, roughly 1–1½ hours.
From Pune
By trainTake any Pune–Mumbai train that stops at Karjat, then a local train towards Badlapur or CSMT. Badlapur is a few stops away. Allow about 3 hours in all.
By roadAbout 120–130 km. Drive to Karjat, then on to Badlapur via Neral. Allow 2½–3 hours.
From Nashik
By trainTake a train from Nashik Road to Kalyan Junction (about 2–2½ hours), then a local train towards Badlapur or Karjat (about 20 minutes).
By roadAbout 150 km on the Mumbai–Nashik Highway through Kasara Ghat to Kalyan, then on to Badlapur. Allow 3–4 hours.
From Bengaluru
By trainFly to Mumbai (CSMIA) or the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, then take a taxi (see “By air” below). Or take a train towards Mumbai via Pune and get off at Karjat or Kalyan, then a local train to Badlapur.
By roadFlying is the most practical option. The road journey is over 1,000 km.
From other parts of India
By trainMost long-distance trains to Mumbai stop at Kalyan Junction. From Kalyan, take a local train towards Badlapur or Karjat (about 20 minutes). If your train ends at CSMT or LTT, take a local from there.
By roadHead for Kalyan or Thane, then follow the directions above. Use Google Maps for the last part: open the location.
By air
The nearest airports are Navi Mumbai International Airport, open since December 2025, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. From either one, a taxi or app cab to Anand Vihar usually takes about 1½–2½ hours, depending on traffic. You can also take a cab to Thane or Kalyan station and continue by local train.
Travel times are approximate. Avoid Mumbai local trains at rush hour (about 8–11 am towards Mumbai and 5–9 pm away from Mumbai) if you are carrying luggage. Check the Badlapur or Karjat local train times on the M-Indicator app or the railway website before you leave.