Heritage Walk
From a city of seven islands to a culture curry, Mumbai has emerged from its colonial past to becoming a pulsating global city.Just for a day, BT turns back the pages and reopens a chapter on Mumbai’s colonial history. This personalised, educative and imaginative tour to various parts of South Mumbai highlights social, cultural and architectural features that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, when the burra sahibs laid the foundations of a city called Bombay.
The Walkabout:
The Kala Ghoda Art District: Also known as Mumbai’s Art District, Kala Ghoda is located in the very centre of South Mumbai. It houses some of the Island City’s most famous landmarks such as the Jehangir Art Gallery, Prince of Wales Museum and Regal Cinema. This venue also hosts Mumbai’s famous art and cultural festival every year.
Colaba: Meander through the sleepy by-lanes of old Colaba. The Taj Mahal Hotel is located at the seafront, a stone’s throw from Colaba Causeway, also known as a backpacker’s stomping ground.
Dockyard Road: This age-old venue is the very foundation of Mumbai’s colonial rulers. At the heart of the commercial interests of the British Raj was Mumbai’s seaport, which powered – and still does – all manner of trade. It is here that the colonists turned Indian cotton or white gold and spices into a goldmine for Her Majesty’s Empire.
University of Mumbai: One of India’s premier universities, the University of Mumbai’s Fort campus was built in 1857 and houses the administrative division of this grand institution. Its illustrious list of alumni includes some of the founding fathers of India’s Independence movement.
D N Road: The arcaded bustling bazaars that flank the Victorian-style buildings here lend a heady ambience to this arterial road. The quaint kiosks are a shopper’s delight and the signboards need no script.
Banganga Tank Complex: Soak in the legends at this ancient and scared ‘lake’. Built over a freshwater spring in the 14th century, it now hosts the famous annual Banganga Festival of Music organised by the Maharashtra Tourism Department every year.
BT’s Heritage Walks appeal to different demographics and we customise our tours to suit specific requirements.
BT’s Heritage Walks appeal to different demographics and we customise our tours to suit specific requirements.
