PLACES TO VISIT IN MAZGAON/BYCULLA
The area
In the surrounding areas of Mazgaon various names prevail: South side is known
as Wadibunder, Dongri or Noorbaug, J.J. Hospital, to east side Darukhana area
which is especially known for it’s shoreline, to North side Reay Road,
Ghodapdeo, and to West side Byculla again J.J. Hospital etc.
Churches in Mazagaon/ Byculla.
Mazagaon is famous for its churches. Among the more prominent are:
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St. Anne's Church (Roman Catholic) (next to St. Mary's School), Our Lady
of the Rosary Church (Roman Catholic) in the East (opposite Dockyard
Road Station), 5mins by cab.
Our Lady of Glory Church (Roman Catholic) up north (in Byculla, opposite
Byculla station) 15mins by cab.
St. Joseph's Church (Roman Catholic) down south (in Umerkhadi, Dongri)
10mins by cab.
Methodist Churches near Victoria Gardens. ( Near Byculla station East,
15mins by cab.)
The original Gloria church, Nossa Senhora da Glória, was built in 1632
from a donation by the de Souza family. It was destroyed in 1911, being
replaced two years later by a new Gothic church of the same name built a
kilometer away. ( Santa satva marg, Near Heritage hotel, Byculla, 15mins
by cab)
Places to visit in and around Mazagaon
• Jijamata Udyan (previously known as Ranicha Baug or Municipal Zoo or
Victoria Gardens - which is one and only place in proper Mumbai.Jijamata
Udyaan also houses the Mumbai Zoo. It houses many rare and endangered
species of animals and birds.
• The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum) is the
oldest museum in Mumbai and the third oldest in the country. It was originally
established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts.
The Museum’s collection includes the fine and decorative arts which showcases
the importance of craftsmanship practiced by various communities of the
Bombay Presidency. It also has an extraordinary collection of clay models and
dioramas that document the life of the people of Mumbai and the history of the
city in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Located in Jijamata Udyan compound.
• Joseph Baptista Gardens (locally known as the Mazagaon Gardens, is a 1.5
acres (0.6 ha) park in south Mumbai in Mazagon. It lies atop a hill, the
Bhandarwada Hill, and offers a panoramic view of the Mumbai harbour and the
southern business district of the city. Beneath the gardens is a water reservoir,
The gardens are located behind the Dockyard Road railway station, at an
altitude of 32 meters (105 ft) 10 mins by cab.
• Kwan Tai Shek Chinese temple (the only one in the city) Only a few minutes
from Dock Yard Road railway station. Ask anyone where Kwan Tai Shek is and
they’ll lead you right to it. It comes as a surprise, because it hardly looks like a
temple from the outside. It is one house among a row of old houses, and only a
bright red balcony is what makes it stand out.
Kwan Tai Shek is a serenely beautiful temple, and a great place to simply sit and
meditate in silence. It’s one of those places in Mumbai that is rarely spoken
about, but is a gem you must pay a visit. Parking space is available.Anytime
between – 10 AM – 6 PM
• Bhaucha Dhakka or Ferry Wharf which previously was harbour and the Big and
Medium size Boats use to leave for Konkan, Goa area. Now small boats, dingies,
barges, ferries are operated and plying to Uran and its nearby area. Not only
this but Ganapati-deity of Hindus are also immersed here. This is now especially
known for its Wholesale Fish Market. The wharf is used by the students of the
Training Ship Rahaman which is an institute for maritime studies on the island of
Nhava.One can reach Alibaug by catamaran(sea) from "Bhaucha Dhakka" to
Rewas and from Rewas to Alibaug by bus. 15mins by cab
• Mankeshwar Mandir – A wellknown Century Old Hindu Temple is situated on
Barrister Nath Pai Marg and near Darukhana Bus Stop.(10mins by cab).
Museum In Fort Area
The Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, later renamed as Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is the main museum in Mumbai. It is located
in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India, M. G. Road, Fort,
Mumbai. (15mins by cab)