The Global Vipassana Pagoda is declared as one of the "Seven Wonders of Maharashtra" by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation. The pagoda consists of three sub-domes. The first and largest dome was completed when bone relics of Gautama Buddha were enshrined in the central locking stone of the dome on October 29, 2006, This makes it the world's largest hollow stone masonry structure containing relics of the Buddha. The aim of the pagoda is to express gratitude to Gautama Buddha for dispensing universal teaching for the eradication of suffering, to reveal the truth about the life of Buddha and His teaching, and to provide a place for the practice of Vipassana meditation. While you are here you can take advantage of free Vipassana meditation courses which are held free of charge at the meditation center that is situated in the Global Vipassana Pagoda complex. So for all those meditation lovers or even if you don't I would suggest you must have come to this holy place and see the positive vibes, peace this shrine has to offer you.
Global Vipassana Pagoda is pretty closer to reach from Borivli. So if you are coming by train from Borivali Station come out on the west exit gate of the Station, take Bus Number 294 to Gorai Bus Depot or an Auto Rickshaw. After getting down you need to take a ferry from Gorai Jetty to reach Esselworld. After that, it will take 5 to 10 minutes to arrive at the Pagoda from the Esselworld.
If you are coming from the Airport To Global Vipassana Pagoda you can drive directly to the Global Vipassana Pagoda Site from the Airport ( tell the taxi driver to take you to Essel world ) it takes approximately around (2 and 1/2 hour) after which you need to take a ferry which is available at the Gorai jetty to Essel World. Then from Esselworld to Pagoda, the walking distance is 5 to 10 minutes.
You can also drive directly to the Global Vipassana Pagoda - if driving from Airport, then take the Western Express Highway to Dahisar. You should see a signboard for Esselworld. Keep proceeding on the same road and take a left when you see the signboards for Esselworld. Access the way of the Esselworld and inform the guards that you want to visit Global Vipassana Pagoda.
Taxi services like Uber, Meru, Ola, etc. are provided by the taxi operators in Mumbai for services in the Mumbai region only. You can hire them from the Airport terminal.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 06:30 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 06:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 06:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 06:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 06:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 06:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 06:30 p.m.
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