Taraporewala Aquarium: Mumbai’s Indoor Aquarium

Although, since the COVID-19 breakout the edifice of Taraporewala Aquarium has been closed due to the audit report from the Public Works Department that it was dilapidated, it was one of the best places to visit in Mumbai. The aquatic animals of Taraporewala Aquarium in Mumbai are shifted to Gujarat. Due to the Coastal Road construction, it is not sure when the aquarium will be opened. 

About Taraporewala Aquarium

Taraporewala Aquarium in Mumbai has sharks, turtles, rays, moray eels, sea turtles, small starfish, seahorses, and stingrays.

The new varieties of nearly 70 new Sea water fishes include Helicopter, Arowana, Grouper, yellow-striped tang, blue spotted stingray, sea stars, clownfish, hark, triggerfish, Moorish idol, Azure Damsel, Blueline Demoiselle, Purple Firefish, Cloudy Damsel, Copperband Butterflyfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Raccoon Butterflyfish, White Tail Trigger, Clown Triggerfish and Blue Ribbon Eel. 

There are nearly 40 new varieties of freshwater fishes including Red Devil, Jaguar, Electric Blue, Jack Dempsey, Frontosa, and Catfish. 

The Taraporewala Aquarium in Mumbai also has a glass tunnel where you can walk through it and see the fish through the glass. 

History Of Taraporewala Aquarium

Taraporewala Aquarium Entry Fee

Taraporewala Aquarium Timings

Best Time To Visit Taraporewala Aquarium

The other best time to visit Taraporewala Aquarium is during the day in the late afternoon when the sun is not harsh and bearable.

Restaurants Near Taraporewala Aquarium

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Following are some of the most famous restaurants near Taraporewala aquarium

1. Bachelor’s Chowpatty (Since 1930)
2. The Third Wave Coffee
3. Sukh Sagar
4. Sujata Upahar Gruha
5. Shree Thaker Bhojanalay (Since 1945)
6. Pancharatna Restaurant
7. Kyani & Co
8. Onomato Pizza
9. Mumbai Bites

Hotels Near Taraporewala Aquarium

Following are some top suggestions for hotels near the Taraporewala Aquarium

1. Hotel Bentley
2. Trident Hotel
3. Haven Stay
4. West End Hotel
5. Oberoi
6. Intercontinental
7. Sea Green
8. Hotel Marine Plaza

How To Reach Taraporewala Aquarium

Via Rail

Via Road

Places To Visit Near Taraporewala Aquarium

1. Marine Drive

Also known as the Queen’s Neckless the best time to visit Marine Drive is during sunset. Every day thousands of tourists and locals come to Marine Drive for their leisure walk and watch the beautiful horizon and the sun setting. It is one of the best places to visit in Mumbai.

2. Mani Bhavan

Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalya has many things related to Mathma Gandhi including the collection of books, Gandhiji spinning wheels, photographs, etc. Many photographs of Gandhiji are hung on the walls of the museum.

3. Girgaon Chowpatty

4. Gateway Of India

5. Hanging Garden