Discover the Hidden Gems of Bandra on an Engaging Walking Tour

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Overview

Bandra West is often referred to as the “Queen of the Suburbs” in Mumbai. The lure of international influences and liberal attitudes has drawn droves of celebrities, models, musicians, hipsters, and ex-pats to this multi-faceted neighborhood. In turn, a steady stream of stylish new restaurants, bars, and boutiques has opened to cater to their cosmopolitan lifestyle. Bandra West incorporates both the neighborhood’s history and current trends. An ideal walking tour for those who want to Explore Bandra’s Portuguese past – from forts and churches to Indo-Portuguese Catholic villages – along with glimpses of history from other periods as well.

Itinerary

St. Andrew's Church

St. Andrew’s Church is one of the oldest churches in Mumbai. It was originally built by Portuguese Jesuits in 1575. It stands on the seashore of the Bandra suburb of Mumbai and was the only church there till the first quarter of the 17th century.

1 hour
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Ranwar is the original of the 24 pakhadis, or villages, that made up Bandra. When the Britishers took Bombay away from the Portuguese in 1661, they did not obtain control immediately.

20 minutes
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Unlike its fortunate brother Ranwar, this village is a far cry from the development or the artsy scene Bandra is famous for. Although it is in the vicinity of Bandstand with its posh bungalows and high-rise buildings, this village is unkempt and uncared for. The few original inhabitants of Bandra or Mumbai in general, the Koli community (Chimbaikars) can be still found here.

20 minutes
Mount Carmel Church

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, more commonly known as Mount Mary Church, is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in Bandra, Mumbai The feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated here on the first Sunday after 8 September, the birthday of the Virgin Mary

20 minutes
Bandstand Promenade

Tucked away on the tip of Bandra West are the remains of a 17th-century fort that was built by the Portuguese as a watchtower. It was strategically located to look out over Mahim Bay but now provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the landmark Bandra-Worli Sea Link bridge.

30 minutes
Bandra Fort

Castella de Aguada, also known as the Bandra Fort, is a fort located in Bandra, Mumbai. "Castella" is a misspelling for Portuguese "Castelo", although it seems its Portuguese builders actually called it Forte de Bandorá. It is located at Land's End in Bandra

30 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Wonderful Bandra Walking Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Wonderful walking tour of two of the villages in Bandra with Krishna. She is an excellent story teller and has an engaging personality which made the tour a lot of fun, in spite of the Mumbai heat!

Fascinating Bandra

Published on Feb, 2025

We took a walking tour around Bandra, Mumbai. Our great guide Krishna showed us beautiful places off the beaten track and shared some fascinating stories about Bandra and the whole of Mumbai. We had a great time, learned a lot, and saw some beautiful sights. 100% recommend!

Best way to explore and learn about Bandra!

Published on Feb, 2025

Krishna was a fantastic guide, and did a wonderful job showing us the beautiful area of Bandra, teaching us all about its complex history along the way. Timing of 4pm was also great, as it was the perfect temperature and mood, with the sun setting. Highly recommend!

Bandra churches and villages

Published on Jan, 2025

Sanika has an excellent knowledge of the area and the history which made the tour very enjoyable. Sanika is a very personable and friendly person. We are thankful

Discovering hidden history of Bandra

Published on Dec, 2024

It was a really nice tour. We got to learn so much about the hidden history of Bandra thanks to our guide, Sanika. She helped us understand more about the nuances that have defined Mumbai. Would definitely recommend someone to try it out.

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