Places to Visit in Bandra

Places to Visit in Bandra

Bandra is famous as a meeting pot, where several communities and social groups are melted. For instance, Bandra is one known suburb within Mumbai’s borders. The suburb is associated with arts having various numbers of artists, musicians, and actor. Bandra lies on the western part of Mumbai commonly called the “Queen of The Suburbs.”

In this article, we will take you on a journey through the famous places to visit in Bandra, giving you a glimpse into the spiritual and historical wonders that await you.

  • Best Time to Visit: November – March
  • Ideal Vacation Duration: 1 to 2 days
  • Places to Visit:Bandra Fort, Trace Bandra Heritage, Mount Mary Church, Bandra Warli Sea Link, etc.
  • Things to Do: Explore the historical heritage and visit temples and museums.
  • How to Reach: Via air, rail and road.

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Here are some popular places to visit in Bandra:

  • Bandra Fort
  • Trace Bandra Heritage
  • Mount Mary Church
  • Bandra Warli Sea Link
  • The Irish House
  • The Walk of Star
  • St. Andrews Church
  • Joggers Park
  • Hill Road
  • Linking Road
  • Carter Road
  • Banstand Promenade

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1.) Bandra Fort

One of them is Bandra Fort, which served as a vestige of the Portuguese empire in Mumbai. The Bandar fort was popularly referred to as Castella de Aguada and served as a lookout during Mahim Bay years back. The harbour was also an entrance gate to allow ships into Mumbai Harbour.

This fort was built in 1534 and is located on top of a hill, attracting both locals and tourists as an enjoyable place for a picnic.

The place to explore the Portuguese architecture and history. From here one can relish a breathtaking view of the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea link bridge. The blue sky becomes a beautiful sight in the night when the sun is setting”.

2.) Trace Bandra Heritage

To imagine what Mumbai was during the time of Portuguese to British Period, Bandra shall leave no stone unturned for your satisfaction. The suburb consists of various Portuguese landmarks that are guaranteed to take you back to the olden days.

Wandering along the cobbled streets you will find some old-style homes, structures and numerous churches.

One of the best places to visit in Bandra Mumbai for heritage exploration is the one situated in bandra.

3.) Mount Mary Church

The Bandra west Mumbai Virgin Mary, each Roman Catholic Church – one of the highly visited places. The Church is located on a hill known as Sunderban Bandra, which lies in front of the beautiful Arabian Sea.

The old church of Mumbai is another example that you can explore, which in itself acts as an architectural masterpiece. In addition, there are kiosks outside the church where visitors can buy small statues of Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ, religious artefacts or pieces or Goan sweets.

In addition, visiting here in September will enable you to participate in ‘Bandra Fair’ or the ‘Feast of Mount Mary’.

4.) Bandra Warli Sea Link

The Bandra west Mumbai Virgin Mary, each Roman Catholic Church – one of the highly visited places. The Church is located on a hill known as Sunderban Bandra, which lies in front of the beautiful Arabian Sea. The old church of Mumbai is another example that you can explore, which in itself acts as an architectural masterpiece.

In addition, there are kiosks outside the church where visitors can buy small statues of Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ, religious artefacts or pieces or Goan sweets. In addition, visiting here in September will enable you to participate in ‘Bandra Fair’ or the ‘Feast of Mount Mary’.

5.) The Irish House

The Irish House is one of the best places to be in Bandra for beer lovers with a décor inspired by traditional iconic pubs from Ireland. The pub has also incredible screens for sports event forecasting and other activities like Karaoke, band performances, games and many more. The bar of the pub has over 50 delicious types of beers where you can have an electrifying experience!

6.) The Walk of Star

Located in Bandra along the famous Bandstand Promenade, this lovely plaza is home to statues of Indian actor icons and over 100 brass plates imprinted with the handprints and signatures of other Bollywood stars. The road is 2 kilometers long and well carpeted with vegetation all over.

The Walk of the Stars has statues featuring Dev Anand, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Yash Chopra who are all 6 stars. It is a must go place for all the Bollywood lovers and it surely makes up for a good walk.

7.) St. Andrews Church

It was built in as early as 1595 and is one of the oldest places to visit in Bandra, India. Constructed in the year 1906, as this stupendous church was built, the church over sea and its main altar were all made out of natural teak.

It does not only serve as a religious statue but also an attractive scenery or landmark and one of the greatest architectural wonders. Also, the church has been designed so that the sun rays fall directly over the sanctuary arch of the church at 7: on winter and spring equinoxes, 00 A.M.

8.) Joggers Park

This dense park is a runner’s haven in the vicinity of Carter Road, as the name suggests. Wake up, have a cup of coffee and take a short stroll in the sea-facing park to cool off among trees while taking in some fresh air. One of the top spots to be visited in Mumbai Bandra in order to jog or take a walk with your spouse for an early morning or evening hour.

The ecstatic ambiance, bloke lawns and glorious background cast great feeling on all the people who visit this side of lovely Park. What’s more? It is also a good place for celebrity spotting since the Bombay area has many Bollywood celebs.

9.) Hill Road

Of course, shopping is one of them while in Bandra. So, do not forget to include it in your list if you are looking at where to go shopping in Bandra Mumbai! Within proximity to Linking Road, Hill Road is yet another great place with lots of street shops to feed the hungry souls of shopping enthusiasts. Thus, it’s a one stop destination for all those who desire to replenish their cupboard with funky and latest fashion collection at budgeted range.

There are numerous small shops and kiosks on the way where one can buy clothes, footwear, accessories, jewellery or even underwear. Just be prepared for some great bartering, and you’ll come home with a plethora of nice things to keep or give as souvenirs to loved ones.

10.) Linking Road

In line with shopping and bandra it will not a surprise to find very expensive jewellery shops and designer boutique outfits. Again, this place is excellent for street shopping as it provides a number of stalls along the road.

It’s just the place where you can grab fashion garment, accessories or footwear of your choice in any budget range. Definitely, for the shopaholics it is amongst the worth visiting places in Bandra west Mumbai and calls most of them.

11.) Carter Road

Bargaining skills are handy when you go for shopping at roadside vendors in a bid to have great shopping experience. You may bring your day’s activities to a pleasant close visiting the various restaurants or pubs situated in this region where you can have an appetizing meal or drink.

For all the foodies out there! Hence Carter Road is also known as the food district and it is one of the hottest destinations in Mumbai Bandra for foodies. Many popular eateries and restaurants line up this road including the famous Carter’s Express, The J’s, Corniche, Dumpling King etc.

This is the same place where you will find street food where their joint servings are still famous; Such as Shawarma, Pav Bhaji, Vada pav, Idli and other North Indian cuisine. In the evening, at Carter Road open amphitheatre of therein, novice musicians turn up for jam sessions to boost the whole vibe of this place.

12.) Banstand Promenade

Therefore, if you are looking for remarkable places to visit in Bandra Mumbai then look no further! Investing few hours at Bandra Bandstand promenade can never be a wrong decision. It is one of the famous marine drives in Mumbai city that are worth being visited. This is a very busy social and iconic area, with many joggers, walkers, young people and cyclists.

Further, as you walk around here, you will come across some Bollywood stars living in the same region. You should try some famous restaurants that are located here in a very busy atmosphere. All of them are major Contemporary and True to Bandra trend Cafes and Lounges. Therefore, visitors can end their trip to this place with a meal from any of the luxury restaurants.

Conclusion

Certainly, the first things to do when you come to Bandra is wander along at the beautiful Bandra Fort and spend some time in picturesque and chirpy Bandstand. One of the best shopping places in Bandra is Linking Road, which is based in Bandra. Stalls selling cheap and fashionable shoes, fashion accessories and clothes then stuff the streets.

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