About Bandra East, Mumbai

Bandra is a coastal locality in the Mumbai Suburban District. Located on Salsette Island, it is separated from the rest of Mumbai by the Mithi River and divided into Bandra East and West by the Western Railway line passing through it. Bandra East is one of the biggest commercial areas in Maharashtra that houses the Bandra-Kurla Complex, popularly known as BKC – a prominent hub for trade and commerce. It is also a coveted residential area that offers smooth connectivity to different parts of Mumbai, including major business districts like Goregaon and Andheri. The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is a major road that connects Bandra East to Worli. Some of the best budget hotels in Mumbai are located in the area and many tourists prefer staying at these hotels in Bandra East due to quick connectivity.

Shopping and Dining in and around Bandra East

Thanks to the presence of several places to shop in Bandra East, the locality is a shopper’s paradise. Link Square Mall is one of the favorite places for shopaholics in Bandra. This mall of Mumbai offers excellent choices for not just shopping but also entertainment, fun, and food. Phoenix MarketCity Mall is located at a distance of around 5 km from many hotels in Bandra East, Mumbai. Among other popular shopping hubs in and around the area are Sona Shopping Centre, Rainbow, Fetish Shoe and Bags, Linking Road Shopping Centre, Gazebo Shopping, and Link Corner.

Bandra East also holds much attraction for foodies. Among the popular cafés and restaurants in Bandra East are Craftbar, Yauatcha, Taftoon Bar & Kitchen, Gateway Taproom, Tresind, Jai Hind Lunch Home, Istanbuli Café, and The Pink Truck. If you are a pub hopper, The Good Wife and The Irish House are two great places to unwind after sundown.

Places to Visit in and around Bandra East

Among the popular tourist places to visit in Bandra East are Mount Mary Church, Bandra Fort or Castella de Aguada, Bandstand Promenade, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, St. Andrew’s Church, and Mannat (Shahrukh Khan’s bungalow). Travelers staying at Bandra East hotels can easily access these attractions and more including the top places to visit in Mumbai. These include Juhu Beach (7 km), Worli Sea Face (8 km), Siddhivinayak Temple (10 km), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (15 km), and the Gateway of India (20 km).

How to Reach Bandra East

Located at a distance of about 8 km, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the nearest airport to Bandra East. You can easily access the neighborhood from the airport via Western Express Highway using taxis/cabs. The suburban railway station at Bandra is linked to both Harbour and Western lines, and you can board slow as well as fast trains from the station to reach all major localities in Mumbai. BEST buses also connect the area to the rest of the city by road. Bandra Terminus is the major railhead in the locality that serves outstation trains to the northern and western parts of the country.

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