Matharpacady Village, Mazgaon Mumbai
About
A hidden heritage village in Mazgaon with charming 19th-century bungalows, cobblestone lanes, and the distinct East Indian Catholic identity. One of Mumbai's best-kept heritage secrets.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from Byculla or Dockyard Road station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro (2.1 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Sandhurst Road (0.8 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Matharpacady Village, Mazgaon
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Matharpacady Village, Mazgaon
History
Matharpacady is one of Mumbai's oldest East Indian Catholic settlements, dating back to the Portuguese era. The village has maintained its distinct cultural identity for centuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
One of the few surviving East Indian heritage villages in Mumbai
The bungalows here have traditional Mangalorean-style tiled roofs
The community celebrates unique East Indian festivals
Join the annual Matharpacady heritage walk if possible
Be respectful as it's a residential area
The Christmas decorations here are spectacular
Nearby Attractions
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Mazgaon Fort (Remains)
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Gloria Church (Our Lady of Glory)
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Byculla Heritage Precinct
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Dockyard Road & Mazgaon Dock Heritage Walk
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Mumbai Port Trust Garden (Jijamata Udyan Annexe)
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Film Heritage Foundation
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Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital Heritage Campus
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Dockyard Road Heritage Area (Mazgaon)
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Sir J.J. School of Art
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Xavier's Institute of Management & Research (XIMR)
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