7 Stunning Places To Visit In Bandra For A Typical Day In Mumbai

-Mansi Senghar

Often referred to as the ‘Queen of Suburbs’, Bandra is known to be the home to celebrities, models, artists and various big-shot designers. But this is not all, Bandra West is famous for offering a fun experience in shopping, nightclubs, restaurants & heritage sites. Located in the heart of Mumbai, this social hub has a list of places to visit near Bandra one can visit to fill their bellies with yummy munchies, pockets with souvenirs and their hearts with everlasting memories.

The Architectural Brilliance - Bandra Fort

One of the very first things that you ought to do in Bandra, is to visit this picturesque fort built by Portuguese intruders. Castella de Aguada is reminiscent of a rich history and a brilliant example of Portugal architecture. Every day thousands of people visit this place, to witness its greatness. Standing tall for over three decades the fort has seen the Bombay that we will never get to witness ever again. But to revisit an era bygone, trips to such monuments let you see through the dust of time in bits and pieces. The fort is considered to be one of the finest sea forts which was once used as a checkpoint for Mumbai harbours.

The Instagram-worthy - Bandra-Worli Sea Link

There’s hardly any Bollywood movie that hasn’t showcased the brilliant Bandra-Worli Sea link to show the cityscape of the beautiful city of dreams, Mumbai. The construction of this beautiful Sea link was started in the year 2000 to connect Bandra to Worli, as its name suggests. Apart from its utility to commute this bridge is simply a man-made art in the heart of the city. This massive architectural wonder looks magnetic and sounds peaceful at night. With the waves crashing through the shore, this drive transports you to a different world of salvation and you feel liberated while you gaze at the skyline of Mumbai away from the crowd and busy streets of Mumbai.

The Sunset Point - Bandstand Promenade

Popular among the natives and tourists alike, Bandstand Promenade caresses the Arabian Sea and is famous for the swarms of people that come there. Joggers, cyclists, couples, groups of friends and sometimes celebrities, at the promenade you’ll find every category of people enjoying as they want. There is no abstract attraction here but the warmth and energy of this place are infectious. You’ll find a dozen of hawkers sprinkled all over the promenade who serve you the most mouth-watering snacks while you sit or take a stroll near the mesmerising Arabian Sea. One of the major attractions here is Mannat, SRK’s humble abode. Often flocked by his fan, Mannat is also one of the major reasons for the popularity of Bandstand Promenade.

The Bollywood Fame - Walk Of The Stars

Inspired by the Hollywood walk of fame, The Walk of Fame, Mumbai is said to be an iconic landmark of Mumbai that was built to immortalise the memories of legendary Bollywood superstars. The place features statues of legends like Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Khanna, Shammi Kapoor and Yash Chopra. Bollywood Walk Of The Stars is open to the public and Bollywood fans love to visit the place to see the statues and the hand imprints of their favourite actors and actresses embossed on the pavement.

The Shopping Street - Linking Road, Bandra

As its name suggests, Linking Road was initially built to connect the suburbs of Bandra to Juhu but that is not why it's popular. Linking Road is known to be an alley that sells the most beautiful clothes and branded dupes at a very cheap price. If you excel at bargaining then you can get your hands on the best styles for minimal prices. If you would love to up your fashion game but at a budget then Linking Road is your paradise. This place attracts tourists and natives alike. The place is mostly buzzing with a young and dynamic crowd that’s constantly looking for better deals and better styles and deserves all the hype because we believe it to be one of the best Bandra places to visit for shopping in Mumbai.

The Oldest Church - St. Andrews Church

Another Portugal excellence, St. Andrews Church was built during the reign of the Portuguese. This mesmerising 17th century is one of the oldest churches in Mumbai that led to the spread of Christianity. For over four centuries, this church has withstood the severity of weather and political turmoils and yet stands tall, welcoming all those who want to visit to take a glance at its beauty or bow down to god and spread the gospel values. Owing to its excellent architecture and historical prominence in the rise of Christianity, St Andrew’s Church is one of the best places in Bandra for a splendid and spiritual time.

The Oldest Mosque - Jama Masjid

Located at the crowded lanes of Crawford market and Kalbadevi, Jama Masjid is an ideal place to explore the Islamic culture. Popularly known as the Jumma Masjid meaning the Friday mosque, this gleaming white mosque dates back to 1802 and is widely famous for its Mughal architecture with its intricate cuts, alluring artworks and fascinating work on marble. Jama Masjid is the main mosque for Sunni Muslims and is of high prominence and status among the entire community. If you are visiting the mosque to witness its greatness then we suggest you avoid Fridays as it's heavily crowded on Fridays with devotees who visit Jama Masjid for their namaz.

The Oldest Multiplex - G7

Mumbai houses a number of theatres and it only makes sense given that Mumbai or Mayanagri is home to an industry that produces a large number of movies and shows every year. G7 in Bandra is one of those gems that you should definitely explore if you are a bollywood fanatic. Touted as one of the oldest theatres, G7 is multiplex with 7 screens: Gaiety, Galaxy, Gemini, Glamour, Gossip, Grace and Gem which was first launched in 1972, screening the famous Seeta geeta. Located along the train tracks, G7 is one of the best places in Bandra to visit to get the combined feel of Mumbai and bollywood.

If you are not yet sure about visiting Bandra then let us tell you that Bandra is a gem of a location that is home to various tourist attractions and Bollywood stars. The charm of this place makes it worth spending your money and time and has the most charming hotel in all of Bandra, Bloom Boutique | Bandra. This boutique hotel offers clean rooms amidst cafes and popular attractions. Now that we have got your itinerary and hotel sorted out, we say you plan a trip to the most exotic city - The B-town of India.