Trombay & Eastern Waterfront Heritage Mumbai

Heritage
Trombay & Eastern Waterfront Heritage

About

The eastern waterfront of Mumbai around Trombay offers a lesser-explored heritage experience with ancient Koli fishing villages, mangrove forests, and views across to the Elephanta Islands.

Basic Information

Timings

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Place Type

Heritage

How to Reach

Auto-rickshaw from Mankhurd or Chembur station

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Dadar (4.7 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is GTB Nagar (2.5 km away) on the Harbour Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Trombay & Eastern Waterfront Heritage

Dadar
Line 3
4.7 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Trombay & Eastern Waterfront Heritage

Harbour Line
2.5 km
Harbour Line
2.9 km

History

Trombay was one of the original seven islands of Bombay. The BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre) now occupies much of the island. The Koli fishing villages here predate all colonial history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

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

Location on Map
Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Interesting Facts

One of the original seven islands of Bombay

Home to BARC, India's premier nuclear research facility

The Koli villages here have existed for over 1,000 years

Travel Tips

Some areas near BARC are restricted, stay on public roads

The fishing villages are welcoming but photograph respectfully

The mangrove trails offer excellent birding opportunities