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Facts About Worli, Mumbai

Worli is one of the four peninsulas in Mumbai, while the others are Bandra, Colaba, and Malabar Hill. Worli is connected with Bandra through Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Worli is also written as Warli, Worlee, and Varli in various historical references. Here are some facts about this neighborhood.

• Originally one of the seven islands of Mumbai, previously known as Bombay, Worli was a separate island.
• These islands were linked with each other in the 19th century.
• Worli was one of the Portuguese settlements in India which later went to the British in 1661.
• Worli is home to multiple celebrities. Indian cricketers like Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, and business tycoons like Narayana Murthy of Infosys, Ajay Piramal of Piramal Group have their houses here.

Weather in Worli Mumbai

Located by the Arabian Sea, Worli, Mumbai hardly experiences the winter season. However, from December to February, the weather is dry and mildly cool which is a good time to visit this city. Rest of the year the weather is hot and humid. Mumbai receives a good amount of rain during the monsoon months of June to August.

Culture And Shopping in Worli

Originally, Mumbai consisted of seven island consisting of small Koli fishing communities. The city has come a long way over the past couple of centuries. One of the most populated cities in the world, Mumbai is a tale of two cities. Much of Mumbai’s rich, and sometimes arduous, history is detailed in the colonial buildings lined across the city, with several museums in the area documenting the rise of the city.

In India, the film industry is massive. Approximately, the country produces over 1200 films, with half of them being produced in Mumbai. Indian cinema has experienced sizable growth over the past couple of decades, reaching audiences in both Europe and America. For a taste of Indian film, visit the local cinema or take a guided tour of the studios.

High Street Phoenix and Phoenix City Market are two of Mumbai’s most popular shopping centres- both are easily accessible from Worli.

Getting Around in Worli

Public transport in Mumbai involves the carriage of millions of citizens every single day. With almost 90% of commuters travelling by public transport, popular commuter lines are often augmented to accommodate the requirements of daily travel.

Primarily, the main forms of public transport are: rapid transit suburban railways, busses, monorail and rickshaws. Worli-Sea Link is the best option for travelling to central Mumbai from Worli. Lower Parel Railway Station is under 2km from Worli, offering a different route to central Mumbai.

Car hire is available throughout the city, although it is not recommended due to incredibly busy roads. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 14.2km away.