Khotachiwadi is a heritage village in Girgaon, Mumbai. Get down at charni road station and exit from east side. Although it walk able but don’t be taken aback as many people are not aware of this place. Ask shop-keepers for better directions.
It was founded in the late 18th century by Khot, a Pathare prabhu, there used to be 65 of these houses, now reduced to 28 as old buildings are being pulled down to make way for new skyscrapers.
Most of them are a mix of Portuguese and Indian origin, and the quaint old houses with their trellised balconies and latticed windows look like a forgotten pocket of Portugal.
Most of the residents now descend from the original inhabitants of Bombay. Recently Gujarathis, Marwaris have moved into the area.
You may in reality see the entire vicinity in just one hour.
I individually find Bandra village more historical gorgeous.
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