Mosques and Dargahs of Mumbai Half-Day Tour
4 h
Half Day
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At 9:30 a.m., after breakfast at hotel, meet your guide and together drive towards the Haji Ali Dargah where your tour starts.
Visit Haji Ali Dargah an 18th century mosque housing the tomb of Saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. The dargah is situated in an islet, 500 meters off the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. Legend has it that, Haji Ali was a rich businessman who gave up his worldly life to become a saint. The shrine was built in 1431 AD, stands as a beautiful example of Indo-Islamic architecture.
After Haji Ali Dargah, drive to The Saint Ma Hajiani Dargah, a place of worship for women, located nearby to the Haji Ali Dargah.
Next, drive straight to Makhdoom Shah Dargah located at Mahim. This dargah was built in honour of Muslim saint Makhdoom Ali Mahimi who lived from 1372 to 1431 A.D. The Dargah Sharif is the only dargah in Mumbai to have more than one dome, it has five domes.
Post dargah trips, you will drive straight to Bandra Linking Road where you will get an hour of free time for shopping. Bandra is a famous shopping haven in Mumbai where you will find fusion of both modern and traditional fashion. The street stalls are lined with variety of stuff including clothes, shoes, bags, belts and a lot more. Before buying anything, it’s advisable to have a good look of the market. Bargain smart and hard to get stuff in it’s half the quoted price, as is the case often seen in street side markets.
At around 1:30 p.m., your tour ends and drop-off at the hotel.
Visit Haji Ali Dargah an 18th century mosque housing the tomb of Saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. The dargah is situated in an islet, 500 meters off the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. Legend has it that, Haji Ali was a rich businessman who gave up his worldly life to become a saint. The shrine was built in 1431 AD, stands as a beautiful example of Indo-Islamic architecture.
After Haji Ali Dargah, drive to The Saint Ma Hajiani Dargah, a place of worship for women, located nearby to the Haji Ali Dargah.
Next, drive straight to Makhdoom Shah Dargah located at Mahim. This dargah was built in honour of Muslim saint Makhdoom Ali Mahimi who lived from 1372 to 1431 A.D. The Dargah Sharif is the only dargah in Mumbai to have more than one dome, it has five domes.
Post dargah trips, you will drive straight to Bandra Linking Road where you will get an hour of free time for shopping. Bandra is a famous shopping haven in Mumbai where you will find fusion of both modern and traditional fashion. The street stalls are lined with variety of stuff including clothes, shoes, bags, belts and a lot more. Before buying anything, it’s advisable to have a good look of the market. Bargain smart and hard to get stuff in it’s half the quoted price, as is the case often seen in street side markets.
At around 1:30 p.m., your tour ends and drop-off at the hotel.
Included
- English-speaking guide
- Transport to/from all site locations by air-conditioned vehicle\
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Mineral water
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
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Tourism
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Cultural
90%
Original
20%
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