Dockyard Road & Mazgaon Dock Heritage Walk Mumbai
About
A heritage walk through the Dockyard Road area covering maritime heritage, the Mazgaon Dock entrance, colonial-era warehouses, and the neighborhood where communities from across India settled.
Basic Information
Timings
Best done 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from Dockyard Road station on Harbour Line
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Girgaon (2.3 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Sandhurst Road (0.4 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Dockyard Road & Mazgaon Dock Heritage Walk
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Dockyard Road & Mazgaon Dock Heritage Walk
History
The Mazgaon Docks have been building and repairing ships since the 18th century. The surrounding neighborhood developed as a multicultural area with maritime workers from across India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Best done 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
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
Mazgaon Dock is India's premier naval shipbuilder
INS Vikrant, India's first aircraft carrier, was refitted here
The neighborhood has Jewish, Parsi, Christian, and Muslim heritage
The dock itself is restricted, but the surrounding area is explorable
Look for heritage plaques on old buildings
Gloria Church and the old cemetery are must-sees on this walk
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Dockyard Road & Mazgaon Dock Heritage Walk
Dockyard Road Heritage Area (Mazgaon)
Heritage
Gloria Church (Our Lady of Glory)
Religious
Mazgaon Fort (Remains)
Historical
Matharpacady Village, Mazgaon
Heritage
Mumbai Port Trust Garden (Jijamata Udyan Annexe)
Nature
Film Heritage Foundation
Cultural
Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital Heritage Campus
Educational
Sir J.J. School of Art
Educational
Xavier's Institute of Management & Research (XIMR)
Educational
Sir JJ College of Architecture
Education