Madh Island Mumbai: Unplugged Music Of The Notorious Sea

When a non-Mumbaikar arrives in Mumbai for the first time he sees everyone running like a shooting arrow towards an apocryphal aim which is only visible to the person who is running. The bustling city of Mumbai that never sleeps and is awake 24*7 makes the storm in the nonchalant mind and heart of this newbie.

Tired and defeated, this newbie finds a place in Mumbai that has a beautiful coastline and beaches and more importantly, this place has a serenity that is enough to control the storm. So let’s explore the ins and outs of Madh Island in Mumbai.

About Mumbai Madh Island

The major population of Madh Island in Mumbai is the Indigenous people of Mumbai also known as Koli, whose primary occupation is fishing. Archana Puran Sing and our favourite Mirzapur ke Bahubali Kaleen Bhaiya a.k.a. Pankaj Tripathi stay in Madh Island in Mumbai. 

Madh Island land is a tropical paradise with various beaches and coastlines that are largely unexplored and underrated. No doubt that the vibe you get at Marine Drive is unmatchable to anything in the world, but did you feel the serenity of Madh Island’s coastline at Danapani Road leading up to the beach? You should definitely try it. 

Beaches in this region are not explored by many and is a perfect location for a beach person on a sunny weekend. 

So, let’s not waste any more time further and dive directly into the detailed itinerary of Madh Island in Mumbai.

Places To Explore At Mumbai Madh Island

1. Aksa Beach

You could see people selling eateries like roasted corn, popcorn, bhelpuri, maggie, pakora, etc. It will give you a Juhu Beach vibe however it is less crowded than Juhu Beach. It is one of the beaches on Madh Island from where you can see the sun on the horizon.

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2. Silver Beach

3. Dana Pani Beach

Dana Pani Beach is surrounded by trees on the backdrop it also has Koliwada (A colony where Koli people live). However, it would have been a 10 on 10 if it was a little clean. 

4. Erangal Beach

5. St. Bonaventure Church

Today this church is maintained by the locals and is opposite Erangal Beach. It was looked at by the Portuguese until the Maratha invasion. The Madh Island Church was restored in the year 1976.

6. Madh Island Fort

It is been a shoot location for many movies and television serials including one of the most famous television serials C.I.D. 

7. Hazrat Sayed Qadri Baghdadi Darga

8. Marva Road

People are so scared that after sunset you won’t find even a single creature roaming on Marva Road. 

Best Time To Visit Madh Island

Also, the best time to visit Madh Island during the day is the evening when the sun is setting, it is one of the magnificent sites of Mumbai Madh Island.

How To Reach Madh Island

Via Rail

If you are coming via the metro then the nearest metro station is Malad Metro Station which is 11 km from Madh Island in Mumbai. 

Via Jetty

Madh Island Mumbai Timings

Things To Do In Madh Island

1. Come to Erangal Beach on Thursday evening spend some time on the beach and then attend the 07:00 pm Mass at Madh Island Church. 
2. Get your favorite novel at Aksa Beach and read it amidst the majestic waves, golden sand, and enchanting sky.
3. Don’t miss to gorge on the freshest seafood like bombil and prawns and Gujarati cuisine, especially from the local vendors.
4. Make sure that you keep the beaches and the coastline clean.
5. For a more authentic experience, hire a local homestay instead of the hotel. Not only is it economical but also lets you into the local way of life.

Restaurants In Mumbai Madh Island

Following are some of the curated restaurants in Mumbai Madh Island

1. Mow Chow
2. Farmhouse Malad
3. Heaven Point
4. Bombay Momos
5. Dariya Kinara 
6. Hotel Sahara

Places To Visit Near Mumbai Madh Island

1. Versova Beach

The beach of Versova underwent a massive clean-up drive in 2016. This tough grind by the activists led to the basking of the 80 endangered species of turtle famously known as olive ridleys that came for basking on the shore of Versova Beach Mumbai for the first time in 20 years.

2. ISKCON Temple, Juhu

The courtyard in the temple has housed a tulsi plant in the center and two century-old trees that give shade to the pilgrims. Along the sides of the main temple hall are several Diaroma which reflect the several pastimes of Lord Krishna and Lord Rama along with His devotees from the Vedic scriptures such as Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahabharat, Ramayana, etc.

3. Sanjay Gandhi National Park

4. Global Vipassana Pagoda

It is declared as one of the Seven Wonders Of Mumbai by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC). The architecture of Global Vipassana Pagoda is inspired by Burmese architecture.

Conclusion