Matharpacady Walk: A little Goa in Bombay

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Located in the by-lanes of Mazagaon, Matharpacady is Mumbai’s hidden secret. Vintage Portuguese homes with ornate architecture adorn this area that is home to the lesser-known East Indian community. These forgotten lanes take you back in time when colorful quaint homes quietly lay within fruiting orchards, and slow life was the only way of living. While the orchards no longer exist, you will still be charmed as this 400-year-old hamlet is full of wonderful stories from its past.

A twice fruiting mango tree, century-year-old Goan clubs, 125-year-old oratory of the saint of epidemics and infectious diseases, stories of lesser-known freedom fighters, a historic perennial well that has a unique cultural significance to the East Indians, the history of East Indians, are just some of the many interesting places and stories we share you on the tour.

Meeting Point – Mumbai Darbar Hotel, Chirag Building, Mathar Pakhadi Rd, near Mazgaon, Thakkar Estate, Byculla
Start Time – 0800 hrs
Duration –1.5 hrs
Cost per person – INR 499

Safety Measures

Your Safety is our topmost priority: Post lockdown, we’re super stoked to announce our on-ground tours with proper social distancing measures as made mandatory by the Government of Maharashtra. The safety of our patrons is our topmost priority and hence we expect you to wear a mask and carry sanitizers. We will be restricting our tours to a maximum of 15 guests and will be touring in areas that are not densely populated during the touring hours.

Instructions

Please note:

  • There will be a tour guide system available with the Tour Leader
  • This tour will be conducted with proper social distancing
  • All participants need to wear a mask/face shield and carry sanitisers
  • If the guest has cold, flu or any symptoms, they need to notify the organisers immediately.
  • No Footprints holds the right of reservation and entry on this tour.
  • Tour once booked cannot be cancelled for refunded.

COVID Precautions

  1. All participants need to wear a mask/face shield and carry sanitizers. Our guides will carry a sanitiser
  2. We will be restricting our tours to a maximum of 15 guests and will be touring in areas that are not densely populated during the touring hours.
  3. There will be a tour guide system available with the Tour Leader
  4. This tour will be conducted with proper social distancing
  5. We will be maintaining social distancing with the participants at all times on the tour
  6. No Mask No Entry