St. Teresa's Church, known to many locals as the Portuguese Church, sits on a corner in Girgaum with Victorian gothic arches and a distinct octagonal turret. This building serves as a primary marker for the nearby enclave of Khotachiwadi,…
Khotachiwadi Wooden Cottages
This walk takes you through the narrow lanes of a quiet 19th-century hamlet filled with colorful, Portuguese-style wooden bungalows. It is a peaceful escape from Mumbai's modern high-rises where you can experience the city's pre-industrial community spirit.
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1. St. Teresa's Church, Girgaum
2. Ideal Wafers Company
Ideal Wafers Company occupies a small storefront tucked within the narrow, cottage-lined lanes of Khotachi Wadi in Girgaon. A pocket-sized cooking area operates at the back of the shop, where potato slices are submerged in sixty liters of…
3. Khotachi Wadi Church
The small Catholic chapel in Khotachi Wadi, often recognized by its humble size and its role as a quiet, community-focused landmark, stands as a piece of gratitude within this historic enclave. Built in eighteen ninety-nine, it was…
4. Ferreira House
Ferreira House is a two-hundred-year-old heritage bungalow in the Khotachiwadi village of Girgaon. You can pick it out by its characteristic Portuguese-style architecture, featuring a sloping roof, thick wooden beams, and an external…
5. 47-A Gallery
The gallery at forty-seven A sits within the Crasto bungalow, a nineteenth-century house in the Khotachi Wadi heritage lane. You can identify the building by its cobalt blue walls accented with yellow gold. This structure is one of about…
6. NAIKS
Naiks, located in the Ambewadi neighborhood of Girgaon, is an intimate heritage kitchen. You can identify it by its position near the entrance of the historic Khotachiwadi area. The kitchen is operated by Rajesh and Darshana Naik. This…