Khotachiwadi Heritage Village Mumbai
About
A hidden heritage gem in the heart of Mumbai, Khotachiwadi is a 200-year-old East Indian Christian village with Portuguese-style wooden houses featuring carved balconies, sloping roofs, and vibrant colors. One of the last surviving examples of Mumbai's original urban villages.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours (residential area; be respectful)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March (Christmas for festive atmosphere)
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from Grant Road Station (10 min) or Charni Road Station (10 min). Located off Jagannath Shankar Sheth Road in Girgaon.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Grant Road (0.9 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Grant Road (0.7 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Khotachiwadi Heritage Village
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Khotachiwadi Heritage Village
History
Established in the early 19th century by the Pathare Prabhu community and later inhabited by East Indian Christians. Once comprising 65 houses, only about 28 original structures survive today, protected as a heritage precinct.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (residential area; be respectful)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
October to March (Christmas for festive atmosphere)
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
One of the last surviving Portuguese-style village clusters in Mumbai
The wooden houses feature unique carved balconies called 'balcaos'
Residents celebrate Christmas with traditional decorations visible from the lanes
This is a residential area - be quiet and respectful of residents' privacy
Visit during Christmas for the most festive atmosphere
Join a guided heritage walk for the best experience and access
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