Guides
Practical help for living on, visiting and working on Madh Island. Every guide lists its sources, and we update them when things change.
- Getting there and aroundHow to reach Madh Island: ferry, road and busThe two ways onto Madh Island are the Versova ferry and the road from Malad. Here is how each works, which BEST buses go there, and what changes in the monsoon.
- Beaches and placesMadh Island's beaches, and how to stay safeAksa, Dana Pani, Erangal and Madh are lovely to walk, but the sea here is dangerous. What each beach is like, what BMC says about swimming, and how to have a safe day out.
- Living on the islandMadh Island in the monsoon: what changes and who to callFrom June to September the ferry usually stops, the beaches turn dangerous and homes need looking after. A practical guide to the monsoon on Madh Island, with the helplines worth saving.
- Living on the islandHiring a plumber, electrician or other help on Madh IslandWhat to ask before you hire, which jobs need a licensed plumber or electrician, who to call for power and water problems, and what to do if a job goes wrong.
- Weddings, shoots and eventsPlanning a shoot, wedding or party on Madh IslandMadh's bungalows and beaches draw film crews, weddings and parties. The permissions a film or TV shoot needs, the noise rules for every event, and what to check before booking a bungalow.
- VillagesThe villages of Madh Island: Madh, Bhati, Erangal and AksaMadh Island is a string of old fishing and farming villages, each with its own temples, church feasts and traditions. A short introduction to Madh, Bhati, Erangal, Aksa and the Dana Pani stretch.