Explore Bhendi Bazaar, one of Mumbai's oldest marketplaces, through a captivating heritage walk. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the area's iconic shops, mosques, and streets, steeped in history and culture
Highlights of the Walk:
1. Mumbai's Blue Mosque: An iconic site of worship and architectural beauty.
2. Heritage Bookshop: A beloved spot frequented by Urdu literary giants such as Sahir Ludhiyanvi, Gulzar, and Jan Nisar Akhtar.
3. Popular Restaurants: Explore eateries that were favorites of renowned personalities like Kaifi Azmi, Manto, and Javed Akhtar.
4. Antique Shops: Discover shops selling watches, dry fruits, sweets, perfumes, and more, offering a glimpse into the Bazaar's rich commercial history.
5. Cultural Connections: Learn about the ties of legendary artists like Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi to Bhendi Bazaar.
6. Maafias: We will also spot the underworld connection of Bombay to Dubai
Itinerary Overview:
• Begin at Bhendi Bazar Junction with an introduction to Mumbai's history and the significance of the region.
• Visit two Imambadas, reflecting the area's rich cultural heritage.
• Explore the European-styled Jamatkhana and the earliest jail of Mumbai, with stories from the freedom struggle.
• Walk through the historical streets, observing the Babula tank and the oldest mosque in the region, Masjid Umar Farooqui.
• Visit the only surviving Iranian Hammam in Mumbai, a 250-year-old establishment, and the Urdu Markaz Chowk.
• Discover the Mughal Masjid, the city's only Iranian mosque.
• Delve into the history of pre-independence era kite shops.
• Explore the lanes of Umerkhadi and reach Buland Darwaza, with a stop for local refreshments.
• Visit the Abdul Rehman Shah Baba Dargah.
• Conclude the walk with a visit to the Iranian Sweet Palace, a heritage sweet shop run by three generations.
• Enjoy lunch at the renowned Sarvi restaurant (To be paid directly to restaurant