Bombay/South Central

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Asia : South Asia : India : West : Maharashtra : Konkan : Bombay : South Central

This district covers Byculla, Parel, Worli, Prabhadevi and Dadar areas of Bombay.

It started its modern history as a sort of backyard to South Bombay. In the late 19th century, many industries, especially textile mills, came up here. The industries naturally attracted migrant labour from all parts of the country, but mostly from Maharashtra and its Konkan region. The influence of this migration is still seen today and the district is considered the home of Marathi culture in the city.

In the 70s and 80s, high labour costs, industrial unrest and the exorbitant price of land caused the closure of many industries and the district consequently, went into a decline. Over the past two decades, the old mill area has regenerated into office complexes. You will find many BPO operations, advertising agencies, film production houses and banks. Many old textile mills have given way to malls like High Street Phoenix.

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Get in

If youre in Mumbai city you can get here just about anyway. Excellent road connectivity and most bus routes pass through here. Although word of caution, during twilight this place can be a traffic hell-hole.

See

  • Worli Seaface - A promenade in 2 parts
  • Siddhivinayak Temple Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400 028 +91 022 2437 3626 (Fax +91 22 2422 1558) - One of the most famous temples in Mumbai is a shrine to the 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.
  • Haji Ali a shrine to a Muslim saint on Worli Seaface is accessible only at low tide since at high tide the pathway to the shrine is submerged.
  • Veermata Jijabai Udyan A zoo in Byculla, it was established during British times and named "Victoria Gardens". After independence, naturally it had to be renamed, so it is now named after Shivaji's mother Jijabai, though it is popularly known as Rani Bag (queen's garden - it is not clear whether the queen in question is Victoria or Jijabai.) The place is not really worth visiting as it has been called more of a prison for animals than a zoo in the modern sense.

Do

Buy

Eat

  • Gajalee, An Indian sea food restaurant at High Street Phoenix

Drink

  • The Sports Bar,
  • The Brew Bar,
  • Lush the Lounge Bar
  • The Noodle Bar

All at High Street Phoenix

Sleep

  • Hotel Midtown Preetam, Opp Punjab National Bank, Near Dadar Station (Central Railway) SG Road, Dadar(E) Mumbai -- 400 014
  • ITC Grand Central Sheraton & Towers, Parel

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