Mumbai/South Central
It started its modern history as a sort of backyard to South Bombay. In the late 19th century, many industries, especially textile mills, relocated here. The industries naturally attracted migrant labour from all parts of the country, but mostly from Maharashtra and its Konkan region. The influence of this migration is still seen today and the district is considered the home of Marathi culture in the city.
In the 1970s and 80s, high labour costs, industrial unrest, and the exorbitant price of land caused the closure of many industries and the district consequently went into a decline. Over two decades, the decrepit old mill area was regenerated into swanky office complexes. You will find many BPO operations, advertising agencies, film production houses, and banks here. Many old textile mills have given way to enormous malls like High Street Phoenix. Much of what is happening in Mumbai today is happening here, with the newest, largest malls (Atria, Phoenix), clubs (Shiro, Hard Rock), hotels (ITC, Four Seasons), and restaurants (Olive).
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Parel
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Palais Royale
address: Ganapatrao Kadam Marg, Upper Worli, Worli?This is a skyscraper on the land previously owned by Shree Ram Mills Ltd. in Lower Parel. It is the first supertall in India to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum rating for environmental sustainability.
Worli
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Worli Seaface
address: Worli Seaface Rd, WorliA promenade in 2 parts.
Dadar
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St. Paul Convent
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Byculla
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A Patil Flyover, Chinchpokli
address: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, BycullaByculla is also known for Mumbai's first Y-shaped bridge built across Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road which then splits further to go to Byculla East and West before the Clare Road intersection, thereby forming a Y shape when seen from the air. This was one of the oldest fly-overs built in Mumbai. -
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Mazagaon
Mazgaon Holy Places
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Chinese temple
address: 12, Nawab Tank RoadThe only one in the city. -
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Mankeshwar Mandir
address: Barrister Nath Pai Marg (Hansraj Lane, Mazgaon)A well-known century-old Hindu temple. -
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St. Anne's Church
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Seth Motisha Jain Temple
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Other sights in Mazgaon
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Angre House
address: East Island Free Way, Mazagon Dock, MazgaonNamed after the Maratha Navy Kanhoji Angre. -
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Chinatown in MazagaonAfter the 1962 Sino-Indian War, most Chinese were viewed as traitors, and left the town. Mumbai has a small ethnic Chinese population of 400 families. The Chinese temple and cemetery are both located at Mazagaon. The oldest Chinese temple in Mumbai is a shrine dedicated to an army Nobel Kwan Tai Kwon. The shrine is located in a two storey building. It is thronged by devotes and the local Chinese population during the Chinese New Year and Moon festival.
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Ganpati Mandir
address: Reay Rd, Rly Colony, Railway Colony, BycullaThis area is also known for its industrial estates and small and medium scale industries. Ghodyacha Tabela-Horses PlaceWhere horses used to be kept. Now, instead of horses, we can see most of the area is occupied by garages and small industries.
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address: Dockyard Road, MazgaonShip-Builders To The Nation. Oil Rig Area. Wet Dock. Dry Dock. Training Center. Ship-Builders Campus. Plater and Assembly shop. Machine shop. Design
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Maharana Pratap Chowk
address: Maharana Pratap Chowk, Tadwadi, MazgaonA circle from where various bus routes are starting to ply to other parts of Mumbai. -
Mazagaon FortBuilt around 1680. The fort was razed by the Siddi general, Yakut Khan in June 1690. The fort was at the present-day Joseph Baptista Gardens, atop Bhandarwada Hill. In 1884, the British developed Bhandarwada Hill as a major water reservoir. It supplies water to South and Central Mumbai. A popular recreation ground, the ground is named after Joseph Baptista, a freedom fighter and close aide of the Indian freedom movement activist, Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
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Mazgaon Telephone Exchange
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Mazgaon Tower
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Retail Fish Market
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Shah Hasan Ali's Maqbara
address: Hasanabad Dargah, Rambhau Bhogle Marg, Mustafa BazarInside of Ismail Habib Masjid. -
Sir Elly Kadoorie School
address: Kailash Baug Mandir Road, Mazgaon, - Nagpada?The only Marathi school in India which is run by a Jewish Trust. Second one only in the Nagpada area. Viewpoint in MazgaonJoseph Baptista Garden from where we can see over up to CST area in South and up to Mumbai Central are in West.
Sewri
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Sewri Fort
address: Sewri ford Rd. ~15, SewreeThis is a fort in Mumbai built by the British at Sewri. Built in 1680, fort served as a watch tower, atop a quarried hill overlooking the Mumbai harbour. Up to the 18th century, Mumbai consisted of several small islands. In 1661, seven of these islands were ceded by the Portuguese to the British as part of the dowry of Charles II of England. The harbour proved eminently apposite, and the British planned to shift base from Surat to Mumbai. The Siddis, who were of African descent and noted for their navies, had allied themselves with the Mughals. The British, under the East India Company and the Mughals were constantly waged war on each other. As allies of the Mughals, the Siddis also declared the British as enemies. Faced with relentless attacks by the Siddis in 1672, several fortifications were constructed in Mumbai, and in 1780 the Sewri fort was complete. It stood on the island of Parel, on a hill overlooking the eastern seaboard and Indian mainland. It had a garrison of 50 sepoys (Indian soldier) and was managed by a subedar (Pakistan lieutenant). It was also armed with eight to ten cannons. After the decline of the regional powers, the fort was subsequently used to house prisoners. It was later converted as a Bombay Port Trust godown. The fort was built primarily for defence, and embellishments are absent. It is bordered by high stone walls, including an inner ring for added protection. It is landlocked on three sides, and sits atop of sheer cliff of about 60 m. The entrance is a stone doorway that leads into a courtyard. To prevent a frontal assault from the main entrance, the inner entrances were placed perpendicular to the main entrances. There is also a pentagonal room along with a long domed corridor, and linear vaulted structures. Because the area overlooks the Sewree mudflats, that are frequented by migratory birds, particularly the lesser flamingoes.
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Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Olympic Swimming Pool
phone: +91 22 24452062address: Swatantrya Veer Sawarkar Marg (स्वातंत्र्य वीर सावरकर मार्ग), Shivaji Park, Dadar.In addition to swimming, canteen and gymkhana facility is available
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Adacks
phone: +91 7819870253address: NC Kelkar Road, Matunga WestReasonably priced shirts. -
Atria mall
address: 2A/1, Dr Annie Besant Rd, WorliOne of the nicest, best maintained malls in the city. For upscale there's Mango, Nine West, Aldo, Promod, Guess, La Senza (all sold at slightly inflated prices in India). There's also your regular Nike, Reebok, Levi's, along with some cheaper local brands. Be sure to check out the Rolls Royce dealership next door. -
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- Sarees — The best place to buy them is Dadar. The place is buzzing 12 months a year. Good shops to buy sarees are Dadar Emporium, Lazaree, and RoopSangam.
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Vegetable Market
address: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, BycullaThe Byculla Vegetable Market is the largest vegetable market in Mumbai even larger than Crawford Market. South side vegetable market (wholesale), north side fish & meat market.
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Authentic Marathi cuisine
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Aaswad
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Dattatray
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Diwa Maharashtracha
address: Kataria Marg, Takandas Kataria Marg, Dadar(W)
Irani restaurants
Punjabi
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Aroma
address: Dada Saheb Phalke Road, Dadar (E)
Udupi restaurants
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Sadhana
address: Dada Saheb Phalke Road, Dadar (E)
Drink
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Aer
address: Four SeasonsPoshest rooftop bar of the city, stunning decor and even better views of the city. Prices as to be expected from the Four Seasons. -
Hard Rock CafeMore club-like than most other Hard Rock Cafes worldwide. Packed with the post-office media crowd (usually between 20-30 years old), with a fair share of expats. Drinks ₹300 up. Thursdays band nights. Don't expect to get a table for a while if you go after 11PM. This place is usually packed with office folk on weekdays and plays older music. Expect your Zeppelin, Hendrix, REM, etc.
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Hype
address: 2A/1, Dr Annie Besant Rd, Atria mall, WorliDJ Aqeel's nightclub. ShiroIt is a beautiful bar, modeled after Buddha Bar. Shiro does some fabulous sushi on one day and yet somehow can mess it up so bad on another. Retro nights on Fridays are always packed to bursting, and it usually stays open til 3AM on weekends. Cocktails are ₹300 up. Alcoholic Sunday brunch.
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Tote
address: Mahalaxmi Race CourseBeautiful, chic restaurant and bar by the Indigo people. Cocktails are ₹300 up. Alcoholic Sunday brunch.
- Tryst, Phoenix Mills. Used to be called Ra then Play. Popular with the teenyboppers.
- Zenzi, Todi Mills. Smaller than most other bars in the area, but well done up, and usually crowded with expats. Drinks between ₹400-500, Fridays hiphop.