Mumbai/North

North Mumbai consists of the suburbs of Borivali, Gorai, Goregaon, Kandivali, Malad and Manori. They lie on the Western train line and are usually considered part of the Western Suburbs. The area has some nice beaches, especially near Malad. Jogeshwari has hot springs which are reputed to have medicinal properties. The area is home to East Indian Christians and has several churches. It also houses the Essel World, an amusement park.

The beaches of north Mumbai serve as an ideal gateway for weekend tourists from Mumbai. It's easy train and road connectivity makes it a favourite weekend destination for Mumbaikaras. The place is also home to East Indian Christians. They are an ethno-religious Catholic Christian group and one of the early settlers of the present-day Mumbai region. The area has a number of churches, some dating back over centuries. The place also has a share of history and nature complete with cave temples and national parks.

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Map of North Mumbai

The Western Line has stops at Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Dahisar.

North Mumbai is served by  7  and  2  lines.

As public transport is not widely available, personal vehicles are the best option for exploring the different beaches. The roads are good and personal vehicles provide the opportunity of exploring the places at your will. The adventurous can cycle to the different beaches of Morth Mumbai.

There are regular bus services from central Mumbai to places like Borivali.

Autos can be booked to explore the beaches. There are no fixed rates, so fix a price before you start the tour. Do bargain also.

• 19.133372.78331 Ambu Island. An island near Madh Island, accessible during low tide across an isthmus. There's a church and a Hindu temple, as well as a small lighthouse.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 19.161372.88672 Film City (Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari) (suburban: Goregaon  Western : metro: Aarey  2 ). The film studio complex that serves as the venue for many shootings for Bollywood. Since 2014, it has started guided tours taking you to historical and live shooting sets.  (updated May 2023)
• 19.24511172.8532253 Mandapeshwar Caves, Laxman Mhatre Rd, Mandapeshwar, Dahisar W (suburban: Dahisar  Western  0.8 km; metro: Mandapeshwar  2 ).  (updated Dec 2022)

Madh Island (माढ Māḍh) is a group of several fishing villages and farmlands off Versova. Madh Island barely is nearly a peninsula since as only the small Malad creek, bounded by mangroves, cuts it off from the mainland near Aksa. At low tide, one can almost walk across the beach from Dana Paani beach in Erangal village to Aksa beach.

Madh is served by buses #271 from Malad and #269 from Borivali, as well as auto-rickshaws from Malad, and ferries from Versova.

• Church of St. Bonaventure, Erangal. A 16th century Portuguese church on the beach. The annual Erangal Feast in January, attracts thousands of people of all faiths for the tribute to the church's namesake. 
• 19.13228372.7947864 Madh Fort (Versova Fort) (about 15 km from Malad and is the last stop on route 271 of BEST bus service or via Versova by ferry boat. It is situated near Aksa Beach.). It is under control of the Indian Air Force as it is located close to an Indian Naval base and permission is needed for accessing it.. This is a small fort. It was built by the Portuguese and lost it in February 1739 during the war against Maratha empire. It is secluded and difficult to reach. The fort was built by the Portuguese as a watchtower in the 17th century. It offers a strategic view of the coastline and guards the Marve Creek. Its external façade is intact but internally it is dilapidated. Madh Island fort is surrounded by local fishermen's communities.  (updated Mar 2026)

• 19.22805672.8060535 Global Vipassana Pagoda (विश्व विपस्सना पॅगोडा, Viśva Vipassanā Pêgoḍā), Gorai, Borivali W. Opened in 2008, it is the largest mediation hall in the world. Built out of gratitude to the Vipassana teacher Sayagyi U Ba Khin, the pagoda is said to be a monument of peace and harmony.  (updated Apr 2023)
• 19.24444472.8530566 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. Built in 1544, ten years after the Bombay-Bassein coastal tracts were ceded by the Sultan of Cambay, Bahadur Shah, to Portugal by the Treaty of Bassein.  (updated Dec 2022)

• 19.231872.8617 Temple of Sai-Dham (Sai Baba Mandir), Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Sukarwadi, Borivali East (on NH8 highway - Borivali Railway Station 1.1 km west). There are many Hindu deities worshipped under one roof.  
• 19.228772.84248 Vazira Naka (Swayambhu Ganesh Temple), —Lokmanya Tilak Rd, Borivali West (Borivali Railway Station 1.4 km east). This is very well known for Siddhivinayak Temple of Lord Ganesh (Swayambhu).  

• 19.230872.80591 Essel World, Global Pagoda Road, Gorai Creek, western coast of Borivali (take a ferry from Borivali or from Marve Ferry Point), ☏ +91 22 2845 2222, +91 22 6528 0305, [email protected]. It is an amusement park. There are 34 major rides not to include the coin operated games & a mini club. There are over 30,000 specimens in their botanical gardens and 79 rides and slides & Essel World attracts almost 1.8 million visitors each year. Essel World ₹800, Water Kingdom ₹900, combined ticket ₹1200. discounted tickets also.  
• 19.232972.85452 Prabodhankar Thackrey Auditorium, Sodawala Ln, Borivali (Borivali Railway Station 400 m south). Where a variety of dramas, plays are scheduled (in Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi & also in some south Indian languages).  
• 19.226472.853 Veer Savarkar Udayan Garden, Borivali (entrances from T.P.S. road, Factory lane, and Babha - Borivali Railway Station 400 m east). an ideal place for all which have facilities like jogging track, boating area, kids play garden, skating, etc.  

• 19.2172.794 Manori Beach (from Malad  Western , take an auto for ₹60 or the BEST bus and reach Marve, from where you can board a government-operated ferry). This is a small beautiful island with nice beaches, but dangerous for swimming. The beach on the northern side is cleaner. This is a nice place to spend the weekend though. Apart from beachside shacks, there are two resorts in Manori designed like Spanish villas. It has a couple of hotels (see under Sleep) Make sure to try the seafood here. Also be sure to book in advance, as the rooms get filled up, especially over the weekend. ₹2.50 per person for the ferry, additional charges for vehicles.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 19.197372.79685 Marvé Beach (ferry services to Manori are available at its north end, which is provided by BEST. You can also carry your two-wheelers onto the ferry to Manori. Marvé Beach may be reached from Malad  Western  by BEST bus no 272. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available round the clock). Movement on Marvé Beach is restricted due to its narrow width as well as the presence of the Indian Naval base, INS Hamla. The beach is not safe for swimming due to the presence of very swift currents and sinking sand. This is also a good spot for fishing. You will find local boys with strings in hand. They use bait like shells, shrimp and earthworms to lure fish into their hooks. It is a good pass time and hobby.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 19.25005772.7820216 Gorai Beach, Western end of Borivali (take at the Gorai Creek a ferry. This takes 15 minutes. Rickshaw is available on the other side of the ferry and they charge around ₹160.). On holidays the beach is full of visitors and locals. Plenty of accommodation options are also available at Gorai Beach.  

It is a growing area of shopping malls. One of the best malls in Mumbai is located in this belt due to the rising affluence of the locality. One that stands out is InOrbit, Malad. Other than that places to shop are concentrated near railway stations.

• 19.203572.85381 Growels 101, Akurli Rd, off Western Express Hwy, Kandivali East (Kandivali Stn. 0.8 km west). Four-level shopping centre.  
• 19.184772.83492 Infiniti Mall, Link Road, Malad West (metro: Lower Oshiwara  2 , from suburban: Malad  Western  1 km E), ☏ +91 22 6195 5555. There are various areas for shopping, multiplex theatre complex, entertainment & games, food court, recreational area, multipurpose hall/ unit, offices, storage, parking, services, etc.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 19.1732372.835053 Inorbit Mall (metro: Lower Malad  2 , suburban: Goregaon  Western . Auto-rickshaws would cost ₹25-30 from Goregaon.). The largest mall in Mumbai. There are movie theatres in the mall and various international brand stores. You can also use the mall property for your morning walks at no cost. Avoid going on weekends and holidays, especially in the evening.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 19.173872.86044 Oberoi Mall, Dindoshi, Goregaon East, Oberoi Garden City (Malad Station NW 0.5 km), ☏ +91 22 4099 0824, fax: +91 22 40990889, [email protected]. Mall hours: daily 11AM-9:30PM, food court 11AM-11:30PM. It offers the upmarket shopper over 500 brands under one roof.  

• Banjara Dhaba, Borivli West, Rushi Complex, close to IC Colony. Good variety of Punjabi and Chinese food. Reasonably priced and decent Dhaba-style ambience. Drinks served.
• 'Good Ambience, Kids love the place due to the Jungle theme inside the restaurant. Priced reasonably.
• Machaan Restaurant in Malad West, Above Croma, on link road is a good family restaurant and serves some excellent veg & non-veg Indian food. Drinks are also served.
• Rajdhani, in Orbit mall, Malad. Great Gujarati Thali.
• Salute, Borivli West, Kastur Park. Good variety of Punjabi food. Moderately priced.
• Silver Coin, IC colony, Borivli. Good variety of Moghlai, and Punjabi food along with a few continental dishes. The average meal per person is around ₹350.
• Urban Tadka, Kandivali, Off West Express Highway. Good variety of Punjabi. Moderately priced. Drinks served.

This is not a great place to drink. It has only a few good pubs. Drinks are served in a few good restaurants. A large number of men drink in smaller and cheaper bars, but women are not generally seen in such places.

• 19.240472.78121 Tourist Resort, Vairala Talao, Gorai Beach, Uttan Road, Borivali West, ☏ +91 93 24 257346. Working hours: M-Sa 7AM-11PM ₹1,500-2,000.  

• 19.165472.78542 Blue Balerina, Erangal Beach, Madh Marve Road, Malad West, Malad West, Marve Rd, Chikuwadi, Malad West, ☏ +91 22 2882 2139. ₹1,900-₹3,800.  

• 19.173472.796053 The Resort, 11, Madh-Marve Rd, Aksa Beach, Malad W, ☏ +91 22 2880 8888, +91 22 2844 5538, +91 22 2844 5260, +91 22 2844 5318, fax: +91-22-2880 4444, +91-22-2881 8641, [email protected]. Check-in: 10AM, check-out: 10AM. One of the most popular resorts in the city. The rooms are warmly decorated with Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, views of the sea, plush bathrooms, a restaurant, a coffee shop and a lagoon-style outdoor swimming pool. ₹5,800-16,000, includes complimentary breakfast, excludes taxes.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 19.161272.7844 The Retreat, Erangal Beach, Madh-Marve Road, Malad (W), ☏ +91 22 2881-3500, fax: +91 22 2881-1919, [email protected]. A five-star beach facing hotel. ₹4,500-15,000.  
• 19.25283672.783155 Dinu Beach Resort.  (updated Jul 2021)
• 19.1727872.8607116 The Westin Mumbai Garden City.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 19.17331572.8452767 Radisson Mumbai Goregaon.  (updated Mar 2026)