Mumbai Trip Overview
Situated in an area populated by state-of-the art architectural wonders and towering sky-scrapers, exists the picturesque Worli Fishing Village. The eight-hundred-year-old village is an important part of the 7 villages that form the island city of Mumbai and is a quintessential settlement of the original Inhabitants of Mumbai – the fishermen community.
A walk through the Worli Village will transport you to a place that has several interesting stories about people, legends, folklores and superstitions to offer. Surprisingly, nothing has changed since the time of the first settlement of the fishermen here – Be it the way they make their nets, catch their fish, do their business, their beliefs or the age-old traditions.
So join us to know more about the original inhabitants of Mumbai- the Kolis, and learn Mumbai’s transformative story, of how it went from being a set of humble seven islands to a bustling megapolis.
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Situated in an area populated by state-of-the art architectural wonders and towering sky-scrapers, exists the picturesque Worli Fishing Village. The eight-hundred-year-old village is an important part of the 7 villages that form the island city of Mumbai and is a quintessential settlement of the original Inhabitants of Mumbai – the fishermen community.
A walk through the Worli Village will transport you to a place that has several interesting stories about people, legends, folklores and superstitions to offer. Surprisingly, nothing has changed since the time of the first settlement of the fishermen here – Be it the way they make their nets, catch their fish, do their business, their beliefs or the age-old traditions.
So join us to know more about the original inhabitants of Mumbai- the Kolis, and learn Mumbai’s transformative story, of how it went from being a set of humble seven islands to a bustling megapolis.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Worli Fort, Worli, Mumbai 400018 India
Lost in the pages of history, this British watch tower still stands tall as it overlooks the beautiful Arabian Sea. Over its 350 year existence, this fort has scene pirate attacks, sea wars and has also served as a garrison.
From the fort, you get to see the architectural masterpiece – Bandra Worli Sea Link on one side, and the birds-eye view of the vintage village on the other.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nipponzan Myohoji Budha Temple, Dr Annie Besant Rd Opp. Poddar Hospital, B Wing, Worli, Mumbai 400018 India
Following the Nicherin branch of Buddhism, this fifty year old temple has a beautiful Buddha statue – A rarity in Mumbai. People come here to worship not only the idol, but also the lion-hearted resident Monk.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Worli Koliwada Vailankanni Cross, Kesarinath Buva Bhaye Marg, Opposite 24/Shaniwar Jav Nakhwa House, Koliwada, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400030, India
Starting the walk with the temple of the talking Goddess, we go ahead into the market that transports you to the land of stories. What ‘s fascinating is that nothing has changed since the time of the first settlement – Be it the way they make their nets, catch their fish, do their business, their beliefs, the custom or age-old traditions.
Duration: 40 minutes
