Hornby Vellard & Breach Candy Promenade Mumbai
About
The historic causeway that first connected the islands of Bombay. The promenade along this stretch offers stunning sea views and passes through some of Mumbai's most upscale neighborhoods.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Historical
How to Reach
Taxi to Breach Candy from Churchgate or Grant Road station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Grant Road (1.6 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Grant Road (1.2 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Hornby Vellard & Breach Candy Promenade
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Hornby Vellard & Breach Candy Promenade
History
The Hornby Vellard was the causeway built in 1784 by Governor William Hornby that first connected the islands of Bombay, creating the single landmass that is modern Mumbai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The causeway that literally created modern Mumbai by joining the islands
Built in 1784 despite opposition from the East India Company
The Breach Candy area is named after a breach in the original causeway
Walk along the seafront for scenic views of the Arabian Sea
The area has several heritage buildings worth spotting
Breach Candy Club and Hospital are landmarks in the area
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Hornby Vellard & Breach Candy Promenade
Priyadarshini Park
Park
Priyadarshini Park
Nature
Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, Breach Candy
Cultural
Sophia College for Women
Educational
Peddar Road & Breach Candy Heritage Drive
Heritage
Antilia
Business
Swati Snacks, Tardeo
Restaurant
Status Restaurant, Tardeo
Restaurant
Sardar Refreshments (Pav Bhaji), Tardeo
Restaurant
Sophia College for Women, Breach Candy
Education