Girangaon (Mill District Heritage) Mumbai
About
The former textile mill heartland of Mumbai now transformed into a vibrant district of restaurants, art galleries, and creative spaces. Old mill chimneys stand alongside modern towers in a fascinating urban landscape.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours (area exploration)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from Lower Parel or Prabhadevi station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Acharya Atre Chowk (0.8 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chinchpokli (0.6 km away) on the Central Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Girangaon (Mill District Heritage)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Girangaon (Mill District Heritage)
History
From the 1860s to 1980s, this area was the center of India's cotton textile industry with over 130 mills employing 250,000+ workers. After the 1982 mill strike, the area gradually transformed into Mumbai's entertainment hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (area exploration)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Once home to 130+ textile mills, the 'Manchester of the East'
The 1982 Great Bombay Textile Strike changed the area forever
Many old mill buildings have been converted into art spaces and restaurants
Visit the few preserved mill structures before they disappear
The area is now Mumbai's dining and nightlife hub
Weekend art exhibitions in converted mill spaces are common
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Girangaon (Mill District Heritage)
One World Centre, Lower Parel (Peninsula Business Park)
Business
The Bombay Canteen, Lower Parel
Food
Lower Parel Entertainment & Dining District
Entertainment
PVR ICON Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel
Entertainment
High Street Phoenix & Palladium
Shopping
Gloria Church (Our Lady of Glory), Byculla
Religious
Royal Western India Turf Club (Mahalaxmi Racecourse)
Entertainment
Kamala Mills Compound
Food
Mahalaxmi Racecourse (Horse Racing)
Sports
Dhobi Ghat (Open Air Laundry), Mahalaxmi
Experience