RCF Colony & Chembur Heritage Mumbai
About
A well-planned industrial township built in the 1950s for workers of the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers plant. Features tree-lined avenues, mid-century architecture, and a heritage feel rare in Mumbai.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours (colony roads)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Walk from Chembur station on the Harbour Line
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Bandra Kurla Complex (3.1 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Tilak Nagar (0.3 km away) on the Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of RCF Colony & Chembur Heritage
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of RCF Colony & Chembur Heritage
History
Built in the 1950s as a model township for RCF workers, it represents post-independence India's industrial vision. The colony's planned layout with ample green spaces stands in contrast to Mumbai's density.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (colony roads)
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 Mumbai's best-planned residential colonies
The tree-lined avenues are among the greenest streets in the city
Represents India's post-independence industrial ambition
Pleasant for morning or evening walks along tree-lined roads
The mid-century architecture is worth appreciating
Several good eateries in and around the colony
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Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)
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Sion Hillock Fort
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Sion Fort
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