Location: Byculla
Byculla
Byculla is a neighborhood in South Mumbai. It is also the name of a railway station on the Mumbai suburban railway on the Central Railway line.
History
Byculla was one of the original stops on the first railway line in India connecting Bombay to Thane. The original wooden structure of this stop was rebuilt into a station building in 1857 and is considered to be the oldest railway station in the country.
Climate
The Climate of Mumbai is a tropical wet and dry climate. Mumbai’s climate can be best described as moderately hot with high level of humidity. Its coastal nature and tropical location ensure temperatures won’t fluctuate much throughout the year.
The mean average is 27.2 °C and average precipitation is 242.2 cm (95.35 inches).[1] The mean maximum average temperatures are about 32 °C (90 °F) in summer and 30 °C (86 °F) in winter, while the average minimums are 25 °C (77 °F) in summer and 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) in winter. Mumbai experiences four distinct seasons: Winter (Jan–Dec ) winter18 to 5 degrees, 30 to 27 Summer (28 Feb); Monsoon (June–August); and Post-Monsoon (Dec-Feb)
Transportation
Is very well connected by Central Railway line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway, as well as Bus routes serviced by BEST. … Ferry Wharf, a major ferry servicing port is located at a small distance from Byculla, in the Dockyard Road locality.
Places of interest
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2. Jijamata Udyaan
Zoo with a botanical garden & playground
Historic zoo & botanical garden with a popular penguin exhibit, kids’ playground & cafeteria.
3. Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Longtime museum for cultural treasures
Mumbai’s first museum showcasing the city’s cultural heritage with artistic & decorative artifacts.
4. Khada Parsi Statue
5. Magen David Synagogue
Large Jewish Synagogue with schools
Built in 1864, this sizable Jewish Synagogue features two schools open to children of all faiths.
6. Special Project Space 1 And 2
7. Sheth Moti Shah Jain Temple
8. Humbolt Penguins
9. Victoria Garden Church
10. Elephanta Stone Elephant
11. HINGLAJ MATA MANDIR