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Finding Peace in Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar?
I'm heading to Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar next month – it's a work trip, but I'm hoping to squeeze in some exploring. I've heard it's pretty bustling, but I'm curious about finding quiet spots amidst th… more
Honestly, finding quiet in Mumbai is like finding a decent chai wallah who doesn't overcharge tourists. It's possible, but requires a bit of hunting. Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar is… lively, to put it mildly. Forget sprawling parks; think small, hidden pockets. Check out some of the smaller temples tucked away on side streets—they often have little courtyards where you can sit and just breathe. Wandering through some of the residential areas away from the main roads might yield some surprisingly peaceful spots. Even just finding a quiet bench in a less-trafficked part of a larger garden could work. It'll take some exploring, but Mumbai's got those quiet moments if you're willing to look for 'em. Good luck!
That's incredibly helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought about the smaller temples – brilliant idea. I'm definitely willing to explore a bit; sounds like a mini-adventure in itself. I appreciate the realistic assessment – "lively" is definitely an understatement sometimes! I'll start with those tucked-away temples and see what I find.
Suman Nagar's Secret Life?
I spent a week in Suman Nagar, mostly lost in the maze of tiny streets. The chai was amazing, seriously, the best I've had in India. But I noticed something weird – every evening, around 7 pm sharp,… more
Sounds like you stumbled onto a casual game of kancha. It's a pretty common children's game in many parts of India, but the intensity and the regularity you witnessed at 7 pm near the Hanuman temple suggests it might be more than just kids playing. Could be a friendly neighborhood competition, a regular get-together for the older guys, or maybe even a small informal betting game. Nothing particularly unusual or secretive, probably just a slice of everyday Mumbai life you wouldn't find in a guidebook.
That's a really interesting take! I hadn't considered kancha at all. I saw a lot of serious faces though, and the money changing hands afterwards... definitely wasn't the carefree kids' game I'd imagine. Maybe you're right about the betting aspect. It felt weirdly intense, like some unspoken rules were at play. Almost like a...ritual, even. Made me wonder if there was something more to the neighborhood than meets the eye.
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