With the Jhamghat just around the corner, it’s time to shine a spotlight on one of Mumbai’s most renowned kite shops. If you’re familiar with the streets of Bandra, you’ve probably seen the King Kite Centre on Hill Road. This shop, located right next to the iconic Lucky Restaurant, has earned a legendary status over its impressive 50-year history.
Despite occupying a limited space, the shop is incredibly popular, attracting a steady stream of customers, whether there’s a festival happening or not. And the best part? They offer a mesmerizing variety of kites and accessories for you to choose from!
Mumbai’s kite paradise
With Mumbai’s ever-breezy, almost Bollywood-like weather, and the pleasant vibes of the season, kite flying becomes one of the most beloved pastimes in various neighbourhoods.
Mohammad Salim, the owner of the King Kite Centre, who has been quite occupied during this period leading up to Jhamghat, mentions that they’ve been fulfilling all kinds of orders, whether it’s just a few kites or a bulk purchase. He says, “The wide range of kites we offer at my shop attracts customers from distant areas, including Wadala and even Navi Mumbai.”
An astounding array of kite types and designs
When you first lay your eyes on the King Kite Centre, you’ll be genuinely amazed! You’ll find kites made from all sorts of paper, like crepe paper, shiny wrapping paper, butter paper, and even kites made of Chinese cloth (the ones you see during Gujarat’s Uttarayan festival).
What’s even more awesome is the wide variety of designs they offer. They have kites in all sizes, decked out with cool patterns, cartoons, Bollywood movie characters (even kites printed with famous movie posters), and loads of other creative designs.
Also, there’s a good variety of kiting accessories such as different types of Manjha, Chakri and other essentials.
Knock Knock
Whether you’re a pro at flying kites or just starting out in this timeless tradition, King Kites Centre has everything you need to support your pursuit. These kites can also double as fantastic decorative pieces for your home or anywhere else. Plus, you have the option to get your kites customised at the King Kites Centre. All of this definitely makes it worth paying a visit!
Price: ₹10 onwards
Where: King Kite Centre, Near Lucky Restaurant, Hill Road, Bandra
Contact: 98675 74571
