Mahalaxmi Racecourse Mumbai

Sports

About

One of the most prestigious racecourses in India, the Mahalaxmi Racecourse is a sprawling green expanse in the heart of Mumbai that hosts horse racing events during the monsoon and winter seasons.

Basic Information

Timings

Race days: typically Sundays during season

Entry Fee

Rs 50-500 on race days

Best Time to Visit

November to March (racing season)

Place Type

Sports

How to Reach

Walk from Mahalaxmi station (WR). BEST buses available.

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Mahalaxmi (0.2 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Mahalaxmi (81 m away) on the Western Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Mahalaxmi Racecourse

Mahalaxmi

Line 3

0.2 km

Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro

Line 3

1.4 km

Acharya Atre Chowk

Line 3

1.5 km

Grant Road

Line 3

1.9 km

Science Museum

Line 3

3.2 km

Worli

Line 3

4.0 km

Siddhivinayak

Line 3

4.0 km

Girgaon

Line 3

4.2 km

Kalbadevi

Line 3

4.2 km

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Line 3

4.9 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Mahalaxmi Racecourse

Mahalaxmi

Western Line

81 m

Mumbai Central

Fast

Western Line

1.5 km

Byculla

Fast

Central Line

1.5 km

Chinchpokli

Central Line

1.7 km

Lower Parel

Western Line

1.7 km

Grant Road

Fast

Western Line

2.2 km

Currey Road

Central Line

2.4 km

Prabhadevi

Western Line

2.8 km

History

Established in 1883 by the Royal Western India Turf Club, the racecourse has been a center of Mumbai's elite social life for over 140 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

Race days: typically Sundays during season

Entry Fee

Rs 50-500 on race days

Type

Sports

Best Time to Visit

November to March (racing season)

How to Reach

Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride

Location on Map

Open in Google Maps

Activities

Sightseeing

Photography

Interesting Facts

The racecourse sits on some of the most expensive real estate in the world

The Derby is the most prestigious race, held annually since 1943

The infield was used as an internment camp during World War II

Travel Tips

Dress code applies - smart casuals minimum

The Derby Day in February is the most exciting event

Non-race days offer a peaceful walking environment

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Nearby Attractions

Other popular places to visit near Mahalaxmi Racecourse

0.3 km

Dhobi Ghat (Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat)

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0.3 km

Mahalaxmi Racecourse (Horse Racing)

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0.4 km

Royal Western India Turf Club (Mahalaxmi Racecourse)

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0.5 km