Ranwar Village, Bandra Mumbai

Heritage
Ranwar Village, Bandra

About

A hidden heritage village nestled in the heart of Bandra with charming Portuguese-era cottages, narrow lanes, and a distinct East Indian cultural identity. A step back in time within modern Mumbai.

Basic Information

Timings

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

October to February

Place Type

Heritage

How to Reach

Walk from Bandra West station, about 15 minutes via Hill Road

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Dharavi (2.2 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Bandra (0.3 km away) on the Western Line, Harbour Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Ranwar Village, Bandra

Dharavi
Line 3
2.2 km
3.0 km
3.4 km
Santacruz
Line 3
3.7 km
4.1 km
Dadar
Line 3
4.3 km
Worli
Line 3
4.5 km
4.9 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Ranwar Village, Bandra

Bandra
Fast
Western Line
Harbour Line
0.3 km
Western Line
Harbour Line
1.2 km
Western Line
Harbour Line
2.1 km
Central Line
2.9 km
Western Line
2.9 km

History

One of Bandra's oldest settlements, home to the East Indian Catholic community for centuries. The village retains its Portuguese colonial architecture and close-knit community feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Heritage

Best Time to Visit

October to February

How to Reach

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

Location on Map
Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Interesting Facts

Contains some of Mumbai's oldest surviving residential architecture

The East Indian community has lived here for over 400 years

Featured in multiple Bollywood films

Travel Tips

Be respectful as it is a residential area

Join a guided heritage walk for deeper insights

Best explored during the Christmas season for festive decorations