North Central

A very special and tranquil church. This is probably the most prominent landmark in this district.

Around the 1700s this area was called Marubai Tekdi Gaon, which is said was shortened to MaTunGa (Matunga). Marubai is the traditional Gaondevi (village Goddess) of Matunga whose small temple existed under a peepal tree at King's Circle.

One of the most famous temples in Mumbai is a shrine to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god who is said to be the destroyer of obstacles. Many devout Hindus walk from their homes to this temple barefoot, especially on Tuesdays, which is considered a special day. The queue to enter the temple stretches to eternity on Tuesdays, so visit some other day if you can.

The temple with an idol representing goddess Prabhavati, dating back to the 12th century, even though the temple itself was built in 1715.

This is a fort in Mumbai built by the British at Sewri. Built in 1680, the fort served as a watch tower, atop a quarried hill overlooking the Mumbai Harbour. Up to the 18th century, Mumbai consisted of several small islands. In 1661, seven of these islands were ceded by the Portuguese to the British as part of the dowry of Charles II of England. The harbour proved eminently apposite, and the British planned to shift base from Surat to Mumbai. The Siddis, who were of African descent and noted for their navies, had allied themselves with the Mughals. The British, under the East India Company, and the Mughals were constantly waging war on each other. As allies of the Mughals, the Siddis also declared the British enemies. Faced with relentless attacks by the Siddis in 1672, several fortifications were constructed in Mumbai, and in 1780 the Sewri fort was complete. It stood on the island of Parel, on a hill overlooking the eastern seaboard and Indian mainland. It had a garrison of 50 sepoys (Indian soldiers) and was managed by a subedar (Pakistan lieutenant). It was also armed with eight to ten cannons. After the decline of the regional powers, the fort was subsequently used to house prisoners. It was later converted into a Bombay Port Trust godown. The fort was built primarily for defence, and embellishments are absent. It is bordered by high stone walls, including an inner ring for added protection. It is landlocked on three sides and sits atop of sheer cliff of about 60 m. The entrance is a stone doorway that leads into a courtyard. To prevent a frontal assault from the main entrance, the inner entrances were placed perpendicular to the main entrances. There is also a pentagonal room along with a long domed corridor, and linear vaulted structures. The area overlooks the Sewree mudflats, which are frequented by migratory birds, particularly the lesser flamingoes.

India's longest sea bridge, also known as Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL). Named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the bridge connects Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai, across the Mumbai Harbour.

It has large areas of mudflats which are not only a safe habitat for flamingoes in winter but also have adequate food availability. A large number of flamingos reach along with their babies from their breeding area, Rann of Kutch, to Sewri every year. They arrive and stay between the month of October to March. Other bird species come to feed at the flats.

In 1543, the Portuguese took possession of the islands of Bombay by force, naming one of them Sião after Mount Zion in Jerusalem. The Portuguese gave the Jesuit priests sole ownership of some of these islands. The Jesuits then built a chapel atop a conical hillock. The present-day fort was built by the British Governor of Bombay Gerard Aungier atop the hillock. Sion was then the boundary between British-held Parel Island and Portuguese-held Salsette Island and the castle marked the northeast boundary of their possession. The fort was built between 1669 and 1677. The fort is dilapidated and a collection of broken stone steps, scattered walls, and ruins overrun by trees and ground cover. The fort wall has a small room on top. A series of pathways lead to it. The fort offers a panoramic view, overlooking the salt pans in Thane Creek. However, vandalism and apathy have taken a toll on the structure.

It features amateur mini models of BEST buses and the ancient trams.

This is a 400-year-old temple built by Sant Tukaram who brought the idol from Pandharpur, home of the original temple of Lord Viththal. The temple is known as Prati Pandharpur (Pandharpur temple’s replica). One of the many one-day festivals in Mumbai has been held in this temple to devote Lord Vitthal on Ashadhi Ekadashi (According to Hindu calendar) in June/July.

This fort was built by the British in Worli around 1675. The fort, built on Worli Hill, overlooked Mahim Bay at a time the city was made up of just seven islands. It was used as a lookout for enemy ships and pirates. The fort is completely in ruins today and a slum has enveloped the edifice. A bell tower peeps out of the ruins and the ramparts are used to dry clothes.

The tallest building in India at 320 m with 88 floors. Surprisingly, the façades and interior of the skyscraper are still under construction to this day even though it is topped out way back in 2018. So you may have to wait before it is opened for the interior looks.

A small forested area with various species of butterflies.

Take a walk in the mornings.

The park is named after the legendary 17th-century warrior king of the region, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The park was created in 1925 by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, in the days of the British Raj. This is the largest park in Mumbai, known for its political and social gatherings and as a cradle of the cricket religion. The walkway around the perimeter is crowded with people taking walks. The inner circumference of the park is 1.17 km - 11.29 ha in area, the ground is busy with young cricket players. Various attractions are spread over the grounds, including the Samarth Vyayam Mandir (gymnasium), Shivaji Park Nagarik Sangh (established in 1947), Shivaji Park Gymkhana (club), Children's Park, Nana-Nani Park (Grandpa and Grandma park), Scout's Pavilion (which is a popular venue for marriages), Udyan Ganesh Mandir (Ganesh temple), The Bengal Club with a small Kali shrine and a library. The walkway is lined with huge rain trees. The most prominent entrance to the park is the one on the east side, intended only for pedestrians. A bust of Meenatai Thackeray, the late wife of politician Bal Thackeray, has been placed at this entrance. A bust of Ram Ganesh Gadkari used to be present at the same spot.

The newest promenade of Mumbai that runs along the city's Coastal Road from Worli to Malabar Hill. Unfortunately, there are no trees along the promenade, making the experience more Dubai-like.

A promenade in 2 parts.

This was damaged during the 1993 bomb blasts/riots. It has now reopened and remains one of the theatres in Mumbai that show Marathi movies.

Marathi plays are running in this theatre.