The suburb that works as a city of its own.
One of the busiest stations on the network and the place to change for Metro Line 1. West takes you to Versova, its beach and its fishing village. Tucked among the buildings is Gilbert Hill, a column of black basalt around 66 million years old.
Known for
- Metro Line 1 interchange
- Versova beach and koliwada
- Gilbert Hill
- Film and TV studios
The guide
Around Andheri
6 places worth getting off the train for. See the whole guide
See
Gilbert Hill
A sheer 60-metre column of black basalt left over from the volcanic age, hemmed in by apartment blocks. Steps lead to a small temple on top.
15 to 20 minute walkMap for Gilbert Hill (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Walk
Versova beach
A wide, working beach beside the Versova fishing village, with boats pulled up on the sand.
Rickshaw ride from the stationMap for Versova beach (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
See
Mahakali Caves
A group of rock-cut Buddhist caves in Andheri East, around two thousand years old and usually almost empty.
Rickshaw ride from the stationMap for Mahakali Caves (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Shop
Lokhandwala market
The high street of the television suburb: clothes, shoes and street food along one long road.
Rickshaw ride from the stationMap for Lokhandwala market (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
See
Versova Koliwada
A fishing village at the mouth of the creek, with boats pulled up and fish drying on racks.
Rickshaw ride from the stationMap for Versova Koliwada (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Walk
Versova to Madh ferry
A few minutes across the creek on a small boat saves a long drive around. On the other side are Madh's village lanes and beaches.
Rickshaw to Versova jettyMap for Versova to Madh ferry (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
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