Taraporewala Aquarium, Mumbai
| Location | Near Charni Road Station, Charni Road, Mumbai, Mumbai (Map) |
| Entry Fee & Timings | Tarporewala Aquarium open from 10:00 am and 08:00 pm all days in week, Entry fee for adult Rs 40,students Rs 20 and child Rs 30 per head. |
| Place Type | Zoo, Nature Sites and Parks |
| Place visit with | Solo, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February, March, April |
About Taraporewala Aquarium
Taraporevala Aquarium is located on Marine Drive. It was inaugurated in the year 1951 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who was the first President of India. The major contributor to the aquarium was a Parsi philanthropist, DB Taraporevala, after whom the aquarium was named. The aquarium houses 2,000 fish in over 400 species. It hosts marine and freshwater fish.
Architecture of Taraporewala Aquarium
The Taraporevala aquarium has a 12 foot long and 180 degree acrylic glass tunnel. Taraporewala Aquarium was built in 1951 at a cost of ₹800,000.
Interesting facts about Taraporewala Aquarium
This small aquarium has over 100 species of marine and fresh water fish and underwater creatures, including turtles, morays, sharks and recently added varieties of coral fish from the Lakshadweep islands.
How to reach Taraporewala Aquarium
By Bus:- The bus station near Taraporewala Aquarium is SK Patil Garden 5 minutes walk away. These Bus lines stop near Taraporewala Aquarium: 66, 83, A-108, C-86.
By Train:- Taraporewala Aquarium Near Train Station Charni Road is 6 minutes walk away.
From Airport :- The distance between Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and Taraporewala Aquarium is 27 km, from here you can take auto or taxi.
Nearby famous places
- Marathi Sahitya Sangh Mandir 8 minutes from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Gateway of India 3.4 km from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple 29 minutes from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Muktaa The Wellness Clinic 2.1 km from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Girgaum Chowpatty 17 minutes from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Babulnath Temple 30 minutes from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum 30 minutes from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Mumba Devi Temple 24 minutes from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Khaki Tours 2.7 km from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus 1.7 km from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Wankhede Stadium 31 minutes from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Marine Drive 1.8 km from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Mumbai Moments 2.8 km from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Sukhdaa The Cultural Spa 3.2 km from Taraporewala Aquarium
- Chowpatty Beach 23 minutes from Taraporewala Aquarium
Taraporewala Aquarium FAQs: 𝒜. It is located at Near Charni Road Station, Charni Road, Mumbai, Mumbai.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Taraporewala Aquarium: Tarporewala Aquarium open from 10:00 am and 08:00 pm all days in week, Entry fee for adult Rs 40,students Rs 20 and child Rs 30 per head..
𝒜. You should visit Taraporewala Aquarium during January, February, March, April months for best experience.
𝒜. It is located at Near Charni Road Station, Charni Road, Mumbai, Mumbai.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Taraporewala Aquarium: Tarporewala Aquarium open from 10:00 am and 08:00 pm all days in week, Entry fee for adult Rs 40,students Rs 20 and child Rs 30 per head..
𝒜. You should visit Taraporewala Aquarium during January, February, March, April months for best experience.