Finding peace in Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar?

theres a quiet little hanuman temple tucked behind the market near the station, most people miss it cause the entrance is just a narrow alley. i used to sit there for 10 mins between meetings and it was surprisingly peaceful even with the trains rumbling nearby. also if you walk towards the rani laxmi bai maidan, theres a shaded patch under a banyan tree where some old guys play chess, they dont bother you if you just sit and watch

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Honestly, finding quiet in Mumbai is a bit of a quest, even in a suburb like Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar. It's not exactly known for its serene spaces. But, try exploring the smaller lanes and residential areas away from the main roads. You might stumble upon a quiet temple or a local garden tucked away. Failing that, even just finding a bench in a less crowded park and closing your eyes for a few minutes can make a difference. It's less about specific locations and more about actively seeking out the quieter pockets within the bustling energy. Good luck with your work trip!

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a anita · 4mo · OP

That's really helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought about just seeking out the quieter side streets. I'm usually drawn to the busier areas, ironically. A quiet temple sounds ideal, actually. I appreciate the practical suggestions, even the "bench in a park" idea, sometimes the simplest things are best. I'll definitely try that approach.

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try the siddhivinayak temple on the main road, it's small and usually not packed during weekday afternoons. there's also a little garden near the municipal school on 90 feet road, most people walk past it without noticing. if you're ok with a short walk, the cemetery off telang road is dead silent and has some old trees that give good shade. just don't go after 6pm cause it gets sketchy

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have u tried the chor bazaar route? not for selling to shops but the friday morning flea guys near mumbadevi, some of them buy vintage/retro pieces outright and pay better than the bale walas if ur stuff has any character. got 800 for a bunch of old levi's and band tees there. thing is u gotta go early like 6am and know how to hold ur ground, they smell desperation instantly

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one thing nobody mentioned, watch out for the weight vs piece thing. kabadiwalas and bale buyers pay by kilo so heavy stuff like denim and woolens actually earn more than fancy light stuff. i cleared a whole bag of old jeans to a guy in Malad for way better than what my branded shirts fetched. also wash everything before u show it, sounds obvious but dusty clothes get lowballed on sight.

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honestly the timing matters more than the platform. end of month is when people get salary and actually buy, so list ur stuff around the 1st or 2nd. also post pics in natural light near a window, not on ur bed with flash, makes a huge difference on OLX and insta thrift pages. i've flipped a lot of my old stuff this way and the same kurta that got ignored at 300 sold for 500 when i relisted it properly.

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