Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary)
The hilltop church above Bandra that hosts the city's biggest fair every September
At a glance: Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary) is the hilltop church above Bandra that hosts the city's biggest fair every September. It's open daily approx. 6 AM – 8 PM. Entry is free. Allow 30 minutes. Best time to visit: Sunday morning mass; September for the fair. Nearest station: Bandra (Western), then auto-rickshaw 10 min.
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- Daily approx. 6 AM – 8 PM
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Best time to visit
- Sunday morning mass; September for the fair
- Nearest station
- Bandra (Western), then auto-rickshaw 10 min
- Address
- Mount Mary Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
About Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary)
A Catholic shrine has stood on this hill since the 1570s; the present neo-Gothic basilica dates from 1904. Its statue of the Virgin is credited with miracles by Mumbaikars of all faiths, who leave wax offerings shaped as the body part they want healed. The Bandra Fair, in the week following 8 September, turns the surrounding lanes into a week-long festival of stalls, sweets and Goan music.
Tips
- The steps from Bandstand are the scenic approach
- The oratory beside the church is where the wax offerings are sold
- Combine with Bandstand and Bandra Fort for an afternoon
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary)?
Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary) is open daily approx. 6 AM – 8 PM.
How much does it cost to visit Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary)?
Entry to Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary) is free.
How long do you need at Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary)?
Allow 30 minutes at Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary).
When is the best time to visit Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary)?
Sunday morning mass; September for the fair.
How do I get to Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary)?
The nearest station is Bandra (Western), then auto-rickshaw 10 min. Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary) is at Mount Mary Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050.
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