Chivda Galli: Dinshaw Petit Road in Lalbaug, commonly referred to as ‘Chivda Galli’, is a by-lane lined with shops selling Chivda, Farsan and spices. Stretching over 250 metres, the lane came into existence decades ago to cater to the needs of mill workers living around the area. Notably, over 7 tonnes of chivda and farsan […]
Chhota Kashmir: Chhota Kashmir is a garden with a small lake nestled within Aarey Milk Colony, an extended forest area of Borivali National Park, at Goregaon in Mumbai. Offering boating facilities and place to relax, Chhota Kashmir is a scenic retreat from the chaotic hubbub of the city. This place was a venue for many film […]
Mani Bhavan: Located at Gamdevi, South Mumbai, Mani Bhavan is a two-storey building, which served as Gandhiji’s Bombay head-quarters for seventeen long and eventful years (1917-1934). Owned by Revashankar Jagjeevan Jhaveri, Gandhi’s friend and host during that period, the building attracts tourists globally view the room Gandhiji occupied; the Picture Gallery, Library Hall and the […]
Pandavkada Falls: Pandavkada Falls is a scenic waterfall located amidst the lush green Pandavkada hills at Kharghar. This 351 feet high, ‘plunge’ waterfall derives its name from the Pandavas who bathed at these falls when exiled. Chief nearly attractions include the Buddhist Caves, Kharghar Hills, Belapur Fort and Utsav Chowk. […]
Sewri Mangrove Park: Located along the eastern edge of South Mumbai, the Sewri Mangrove Park comprises 15 acres of mangroves in the mudflats between Sewri and Trombay and was declared a protected area by the Bombay Port Trust on 15th January, 1996. Over seven species of mangroves and twenty species of birds including the Flamingo, […]
Banganga Tank: Built way back in 1127 AD, Banganga Tank is an ancient water tank that forms part of the Walkeshwar Temple Complex in Malabar Hill, South Mumbai. One of the holiest Hindu sites in Mumbai, as per legend, it was here that Ram’s brother Lakshman shot an arrow into the ground creating a hole for the water […]
Five Gardens: Five Gardens is one of Mumbai’s oldest gardens, which was created by Mancherji Edalji Joshi in Dadar Parsi Colony (DPC). As the name suggests, there are five circular gardens connected by an intervening road. Bandra Kurla Complex: The Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) is a planned commercial complex built on marshy land on the north side […]
Mahim Causeway: The Mahim Causeway was built between 1841 and 1846 to connect the then islands of Salsette and Mahim, with a donation from Lady Jeejeebhoy of Rs. 1,57,000/-. Today it is the vital link connecting South Mumbai with northern suburbs. Bandstand Promenade: A 1.2km long walkway along the Arabian sea on Bandra West, the […]
Carter Road Promenade: The sea-facing Carter Road Promenade is a 1.25 km walkway along the Arabian Sea on the west side of Bandra stretching upto to Khar, in Suburban Mumbai. Opened for public in January 2002, the promenade is managed by Bandra West Resident’s Association and was redeveloped in 2008 as part of the larger […]
Linking Road: Linking Road, previously known as Dadabhai Navroji Road, was one of the first arterial roads that ‘linked’ the suburbs of Bandra and Juhu, during the 1940s. Linking Road and Hill Road are two main shopping hubs for street stalls in the suburbs of Mumbai. Over the years, Linking Road has stretched beyond its […]
Hutatma Chowk: Hutatma Chowk, which was also known as Martyrs’ Square, is a square which hosts Flora Fountain in South Mumbai. It was officially renamed in the memory of the members of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti, who lost their lives when police fired upon their peaceful demonstration for the creation of the State of Maharashtra. The […]