Cultural & Heritage tour of the beautiful Bandra village
An island village neighbouring the erstwhile Mumbai Heptanesia, Bandra or Bandor as the Portuguese called it, was originally a collection of 24 villages inhabited by the Kolis or the fisherfollk community. In the 16th and 17th century many of these villages converted to Catholicism owing to the Portuguese rule. These converts were christened as East Indian by the British and form the backbone of Bandra’s cultural ethos. The years following independence, the paddy fields and vegetable plantations gave way to bungalows and apartments, of the rich and the famous which made Bandra the Beverly Hills of Mumbai. Despite the urbanisation, there still exists another Bandra made of villages which reminds of the Bandor of yesteryears. This tour pays homage to the East Indians community - their way of life, history and culture.
Options
Guided Bandra Community Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Cultural & Heritage tour of the beautiful Bandra village
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bandra Fort
Get an insight into the brave stories of the Marathas and their influence during the colonial rule, as you explore the ruins of this old Portuguese fort.
St. Andrew's Church
Visit the oldest Jesuit church in Mumbai- the only one which has survived cyclones and invasions.
Mount Mary Basilica
Visit the famous Mount Mary Church, revered by people of all religions, the Mount Mary Church sees millions of faithful’s from eclectic religious and cultural backgrounds.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Hop-on hop-off tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Driver
- We do a tradition East Indian Puff
- Additional transport cost for pick up from suburban Mumbai hotels
- Gratuities
- Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 2 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
1) The driver will be at the hotel 5 mins before the start of the tour. 2) Start time of the tour for North Mumbai hotels will vary. 3) If you are staying at the ship at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal and need a pick-up from outside the ship, there we be additional cost of Rs 1000/- per person. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide or the driver at the start of the tour.
Meeting Points
- At the entry gate of Bandra Fort outside Taj Lands Hotel.
End Points
- Ranwar Village Square
