Haji Ali Causeway Mumbai
About
A narrow 500-metre causeway extending into the Arabian Sea connecting the mainland to the Haji Ali Dargah. Walking along the causeway with waves crashing on both sides is one of Mumbai's most iconic experiences, culminating at the white marble dargah on the islet.
Basic Information
Timings
5:30 AM - 10:00 PM (accessible only during low tide)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (check tide timings)
Place Type
Experience
How to Reach
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Haji Ali Causeway
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Haji Ali Causeway
History
Built alongside the Haji Ali Dargah in the 15th century, the causeway has been the only access route to the mosque and tomb for almost 600 years. The causeway submerges during high tide, cutting off the dargah from the mainland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
5:30 AM - 10:00 PM (accessible only during low tide)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Experience
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (check tide timings)
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The causeway submerges completely during high tide, making the dargah an island
It is one of the most photographed locations in Mumbai
The causeway walk with the open sea on both sides is a uniquely Mumbai experience
Always check tide timings before visiting; the causeway floods during high tide and is inaccessible
The walk is about 500 metres each way, wear comfortable footwear
Combine with a visit to nearby Mahalakshmi Temple for a cultural double
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Haji Ali Causeway
Mahalaxmi Temple Complex (Three Goddesses)
Religious
Haji Ali Dargah
Religious
Mahalaxmi Temple
Religious
Mahalakshmi Temple
Religious
Haji Ali Juice Centre
Food
Heera Panna Shopping Centre, Haji Ali
Shopping
Nehru Planetarium (Worli) - Sky Shows
Educational
Nehru Science Centre
Educational
Nehru Centre Art Gallery & Discovery of India
Museum
Nehru Centre Auditorium, Worli
Cultural