Metro Mall - Kalyan

Not the first time I am visiting this mall, but with past experiences on a crowded day this time the visit was very strategically planned. If you don't want to be part of crowd, then your intention shouldn't be roaming around but shopping. Of the masses, only few are buyers rest are either window shoppers, big bazaar fans or just AC enjoyers.

I had a precise list of buy so wasn't a big challenge finding my way in the crowd. Had a great shopping day with family. Enjoyed good food!

Some Do's and Dont's for anyone going on a expected crowded day:

• Enter through level 1 gate and not level 0 gate
• Avoid Big Bazaar or go before 1 pm and get out before 3 pm
• Use the McDonald at food court on Level 3 rather the one on Level 0
• First identify the items you want to buy, then watch out at other outlets, then finally buy at the last. Advantage, you explore options, get best buy and moreover no rush at payment counters
• If you see rush at counters, don't be in rush or stand in queue unless you have need to sign out from the mall. Come at a later time
• Card payers ensure that all systems are working, else you may land up paying cash and if you don't have one you may lose your time of shopping
• If you need an auto, don't take it from outside the Mall - They are big looters (Rs 70-80 for Dombivli!). Instead come towards Dombivli and at the junction you get share autos (Rs 15 per person)
• If you have done lots of heavy baggage(then it has to be from Big Bazaar!!! You didn't listen to me, right) then try to get auto from the one that is not standing in the auto stand. You will have to stop a auto coming from Kalyan side and willing to go to Dombivli. You can negotiate and get it to Rs 50-60
• The lastest one - Future group and Tata group are charging for carry bags, so in case you don't want to pay for that carry your own carry bags. (Although I don't agree to this way of going green. If you cannot give plastic bags, why don't you give jute one's or pass on the saving advantage to customers!!)