Byculla Heritage Precinct Mumbai
About
A heritage-rich neighborhood featuring Mumbai's oldest zoo, its oldest museum, colonial-era churches, synagogues, and some of the finest Victorian architecture outside the Fort precinct.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours (attractions have own timings)
Entry Fee
Free (individual attractions have entry fees)
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Take Central or Harbour Line to Byculla station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro (1.8 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Byculla (0.4 km away) on the Central Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Byculla Heritage Precinct
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Byculla Heritage Precinct
History
Byculla was one of Mumbai's first suburbs to develop in the 19th century. It was home to wealthy Parsi, Jewish, and Christian communities who built grand houses and places of worship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (attractions have own timings)
Entry Fee
Free (individual attractions have entry fees)
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Contains Mumbai's oldest museum (1855) and oldest zoo (1861)
The neighborhood has Parsi, Jewish, and Christian heritage buildings
Byculla station itself is a heritage structure from 1860
Allow a full day to explore the zoo, museum, and heritage buildings
The area around JJ Hospital has grand Victorian buildings
Several old-style bakeries serve excellent Parsi and Goan baked goods
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Byculla Heritage Precinct
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum Gardens
Museum
Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Byculla Zoo)
Park
Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Byculla Zoo)
Nature
Magen David Synagogue (Byculla)
Religious
Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan & Zoo (Byculla Zoo)
Nature
Rani Baug Botanical Garden (Victoria Gardens)
Nature
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Byculla
Museum
Bhau Daji Lad Museum (Byculla)
Museum
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Museum
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Museum