Mahim is a town in Mumbai and it falls in the suburban area of the city. This beautiful town upholds the values of secularism and diversity as it has a temple, church, mosque all of it existing with few meters of each other. How often do you find that? Another thing that Mahim is very famous for is ‘Mahim Chi Khadi’, it is a (4.6 m) deep creek and it is surrounded by Mangroves on all sides! Here are some of the places to visit while you are in Mahim.
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1. Goa Portuguesa
An exotic diner that serves authentic Goan, Portuguese and Continental, Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian and Seafood delicacies. The food reflects the ethnicity of Goan and Portuguese culture. Dishes such as Vindalho and Balchao are famous at Goa Portuguesa. It also offers a wide variety of traditional vegetarian dishes. Live music in the Restobar is another specialty at Goa Portuguesa.
Address: Mili Building, T. H. Kataria Road, Near Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016
Hours: 7 PM – 4 PM
Phone: 022 2444 0707
Timings: 12–4pm, 7pm–1:30am
Cost: Rs 2,000 for two
2. Mahim Khau Galli
Don’t we all just love street food? Cheap, fast, delicious and crunchy! The Mahim Khau Galli is famous for its non-veg items. The food here is very cheap and some of the most liked dishes here are Mutton Kebab Pavs (just for ₹10), Chicken Shwarma, Mutton Seekh and to end it all on a sweet note a glass full of Mango Milkshake is recommended.
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Address: Mahim Khau Galli, Sindhu Wadi, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400077
Hours: 7 PM – 4 PM
Cost: Rs 40 per item (approx.)
3. Visit Mahim Fair
Mahim Mela, as they call it, is nothing but a fair organized to pay respects to the honorary saint Makhdoom in Mahim. It’s been organized by Pir Makhdoom Saheb Charitable Trust/Wakf and it’s usually for 10 days where devotees get to pay their respects, enjoy at the rides, and indulge in culinary delights and get your shopping mode on here!
Address: Swami Vivekanand Rd Mahim Koliwada Mahim West Mahim Mumbai Maharashtra 400016
Date: It is usually in the last week of December
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4. Visit Mahim’s Temples, Churches, and Darghas
Mahim is probably the most secular town in Mumbai. Darghas, Churches, and Temples are all in the same vicinity. These religious places have been here for long and the people of Mahim are great believers. There are many dargahs in Mahim and the famous one among them is Dargah Hazrat Makhdum Fakih Ali Mahimi.
Address: Pir makhdum saheb charitable trust (wakf), Dargah Sharief, Dargah Street, Mahim Sharief, Mumbai 400-016
Contact : 24472275
Fax: 24448360
Email: info@makhdumalimahimi.org
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St. Michael’s Church is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Mahim and also in Mumba. It was originally built by the Portuguese in 1534 and was originally known as San Miguel, it is the oldest Portuguese Franciscan church in Mumbai.
Address: Lady Jamshedji Rd, Mahim West, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016
Sitla Devi Temple is another religious place of worship in Mahim. There are many other temples like Gajanan Temple and the Durga Devi Temple.
Address: Mahim West, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016
5. Mahim Nature Park
Mahim Nature Park is situated near the Dharavi area. This park is widespread and has several trees. This is a place where you can take a stroll in the evening and witness the beautiful sunset or even go for a jog in the morning.
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Address: Opp. Dharavi Bus Depot, Mumbai – 400017
Telephone: 2407 7641, 2407 9939
Timing:10 am to 5 pm
Now you know what to do for your weekends! Visit some of these places in Mahim when you are around.