Discover the rich cultural heritage of Bandra Village, known as the Beverly Hills of Mumbai. Explore the history, traditions, and way of life of the East Indian community on this engaging tour.
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Bandra Village, known as the Beverly Hills of Mumbai. Explore the history, traditions, and way of life of the East Indian community on this engaging tour.
- Bandra Fort - Discover the courageous tales of the Marathas and their impact during the colonial era as you explore the remnants of this historic Portuguese fort.
- St. Andrew’s Church - Explore the oldest Jesuit church in Mumbai, the only one to withstand cyclones and invasions.
- Mount Mary Basilica - Visit the renowned Mount Mary Church,…
- Bandra Fort - Discover the courageous tales of the Marathas and their impact during the colonial era as you explore the remnants of this historic Portuguese fort.
- St. Andrew’s Church - Explore the oldest Jesuit church in Mumbai, the only one to withstand cyclones and invasions.
- Mount Mary Basilica - Visit the renowned Mount Mary Church, cherished by people of all faiths. This church attracts millions of devotees from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.
- Bandra West District TB Office - Stroll through the charming community of Bandra and its Ranwar village, home to some of the city’s oldest houses and rich in cultural heritage.
- Mehboob Studios - View Mehboob Studio from the outside.
- Private transportation
- Hop-on hop-off tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Driver
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Hop-on hop-off tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Driver
- Snacks
- Additional transport cost for pick up from suburban Mumbai hotels
- Gratuities
- Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
- Additional transport cost for pick up from suburban Mumbai hotels
- Gratuities
- Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
Situated adjacent to the former Mumbai Heptanesia, Bandra, or as the Portuguese referred to it, Bandor, initially consisted of 24 separate villages primarily occupied by the Kolis, a fishing community. During the 16th and 17th centuries, a substantial number of these villages adopted Catholicism due to the influence of Portuguese rule. The British later…
Situated adjacent to the former Mumbai Heptanesia, Bandra, or as the Portuguese referred to it, Bandor, initially consisted of 24 separate villages primarily occupied by the Kolis, a fishing community. During the 16th and 17th centuries, a substantial number of these villages adopted Catholicism due to the influence of Portuguese rule. The British later labelled these converts as East Indians, who currently constitute Bandra’s cultural foundation.
After gaining independence, the rice paddies and crops were steadily replaced by the opulent residences of celebrities, solidifying Bandra as Mumbai’s Beverly Hills. Despite this influx of urban development, pockets of Bandra still retain vestiges of village life, echoing the old Bandor.
This tour offers tribute to the East Indian community, celebrating their unique lifestyle, historical journey, and rich cultural heritage.
- Children who are below 9 years of age can do the tour free of cost
- The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints. The guests will be informed in advance of the same
- The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
