Sassoon Docks
ससून डॉक
One of Mumbai's oldest fishing harbours, where boats unload their catch at dawn and Koli fishwives auction it in a lively, pungent scene.
Sassoon Docks was built in 1875 by the family of the Jewish merchant David Sassoon. It was one of the first wet docks in Mumbai open to the public, and it remains a busy fishing harbour today. At dawn, boats bring in prawns, pomfret, Bombay duck and other catch. Koli fishwives in nine-yard saris sell and auction the fish on the quay, making for a lively scene. In recent years the dock warehouses have hosted street art festivals, and murals remain on the walls. Entry is free, but photography in the dock area is sometimes restricted and requires permission. The ground is slippery and the smell is strong, so wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty. It is about 1.5 km from Colaba Causeway.
Opening hours
Early morning to late morning
Nearby sights
- The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
- Colaba Causeway
- Gateway of India
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
- Rajabai Clock Tower & University of Mumbai
- Kala Ghoda Art District
- Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus