Salsette Island Heritage Trail (Greater Mumbai) Mumbai
About
Greater Mumbai sits on Salsette Island, one of the largest islands in India. A heritage trail connecting sites from the Portuguese, Maratha, and British periods across the suburban landscape.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Heritage
How to Reach
Various locations across Mumbai's suburbs
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Mogra (1.2 km away) on the Line 7.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Ram Mandir (2.2 km away) on the Western Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Salsette Island Heritage Trail (Greater Mumbai)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Salsette Island Heritage Trail (Greater Mumbai)
History
Salsette Island was ruled by various dynasties including the Silharas, Tughlaqs, Portuguese, Marathas, and British. Its name comes from the Sanskrit 'Sashti' (66 villages).
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
Salsette is one of the most densely populated islands in the world
The name comes from '66 villages' in Sanskrit
Remnants of all colonial powers can still be found across the island
The Kanheri, Mahakali, and Jogeshwari caves are key stops
Portuguese-era churches in Borivali and Andheri are hidden gems
This is best done over multiple days given the island's size
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