Chaitya Bhoomi, Mumbai

Name: Chaitya Bhoomi
Address: Mumbai, India

#118 among attractions in Mumbai

Buddhist architecture, Memorial

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Chaitya Bhoomi is a Buddhist chaitya and the cremation place of B. R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. It is situated besides Dadar Chowpatty, Mumbai. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for Ambedkar's followers, who visit in millions annually on his death anniversary on 6 December. ()

Local name: चैत्य भूमिOpened: 1971 (53 years ago)Coordinates: 19°1'30"N, 72°50'2"E

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Mahim - Dadar - PrabhadeviMumbai India

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Chaitya Bhoomi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bandra–Worli Sea Link, Mahim Fort, Bandra Fort, Shivaji Park.

1.2 miW
Bridge
Bandra–Worli Sea Link, Mumbai
32 min walk • The Bandra–Worli Sea Link, officially known as Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, is an engineering marvel that spans the Arabian Sea to connect the neighborhoods of Bandra and Worli in the bustling city of Mumbai, India. Completed in 2009, this cable-stayed bridge is a vital...
1.2 miN
Archaeological site
Mahim Fort, Mumbai
31 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, India, the Mahim Fort stands as a silent sentinel of history amidst the waves of modernity that crash against its time-worn walls. As an archaeological site, this fort dates back to the 16th century and serves as a poignant...
1.5 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles, View point
Bandra Fort, Mumbai
40 min walk • Perched on the edge of the Arabian Sea, Bandra Fort, also known as Castella de Aguada, is a historic fort in Mumbai, India. Constructed by the Portuguese in the mid-1600s, the fort served as a watchtower, overlooking Mahim Bay, the Arabian Sea, and the southern island...
0.4 miNE
Memorial
Shivaji Park, Mumbai
11 min walk • Shivaji Park, officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park, is a public park situated in Dadar, Mumbai. It is the largest park in the island city.
0.5 miS
Church
Portuguese Church, Mumbai
13 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Salvation, popularly referred to as Portuguese Church, is one of the oldest churches in Mumbai, India. It is located on S. K. Bole Road in Dadar. The church was originally built by the Portuguese Franciscans who called it Nossa Senhora da Salvação.
1.1 miW
Archaeological site
Worli Fort, Mumbai
29 min walk • The Worli Fort is a fort in Worli, Mumbai, India. The fort, often mistakenly referred to as being built by the Portuguese, was built by the British in around 1675.
1.3 miN
Church
St, Mumbai
34 min walk • St. Michael's Church is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Mahim suburb of Mumbai, situated at the junction of LJ Road and Mahim Causeway. Initially known as San Miguel in Portuguese, the original structure was built by Franciscan missionaries of the Portuguese Church in 1534 AD, in what was then the Bombay and Bassein province.
0.6 miE
Theater
Shivaji Mandir, Mumbai
15 min walk • Shivaji Mandir is a theatre auditorium located in Dadar, Mumbai, India. Opened on 3 May 1965 as the first closed auditorium in Dadar, the theater remains a landmark.
1.5 miNW
Temple
Kadeshwari Devi Temple, Mumbai
39 min walk • Kadeshwari Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Bandra, Mumbai, India. The temple is dedicated to mother goddess Kadeshwari situated on the top of hill behind Bandra Fort in Land's End, Banstand, Mumbai.
1.6 miNW
Waterfront
Bandstand Promenade, Mumbai
40 min walk • The Bandstand Promenade, also known as Bandra Bandstand is a 1.2 kilometer long walkway along the sea on the western coast of Mumbai, India in the neighborhood of Bandra. It is simultaneously a popular hangout spot, a jogging track and a park. Towards the Land's End side of the promenade is an amphitheater.
1.6 miNW
Museum
Walk of the Stars, Mumbai
40 min walk • The Walk of the Stars is a section of the Bandstand Promenade in Bandra, Mumbai honouring Bollywood film stars. The path features about six statues of famous Bollywood actors as well as about 100 brass plates embossed with the handprints and signatures of other stars.

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Which popular attractions are close to Chaitya Bhoomi?

Nearby attractions include Shivaji Park Residential Zone, Mumbai (8 min walk), Shivaji Park, Mumbai (11 min walk), Portuguese Church, Mumbai (13 min walk), Kohinoor Square, Mumbai (14 min walk).

How to get to Chaitya Bhoomi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chaitya Bhoomi:

Train

Dadar (20 min walk)
Matunga Road (22 min walk)

Bus

Asiad MSRTC Stand (27 min walk)
Worli Village (28 min walk)