How to Reach ISKCON Temple Juhu: Complete 2024 Guide by Train, Metro, Bus, Cab & Foot
Sri Sri Radha-Rasabihari Mandir—popularly ISKCON Temple Juhu—is tucked just off Juhu Tara Road inside “Hare Krishna Land.”
Use this no-fluff guide to get from any Mumbai rail line, Metro stop, bus route or taxi stand straight to the temple gate without wrong turns or over-paying an auto.
Nearest Stops & Distances
The single closest public-transit drop is the JVPD “ISKCON Temple” BEST stop (100 m); among trains, Andheri (W) wins at 3.2 km.
| Mode / Line | Alight Here | Distance to Gate | Time | Last-Mile Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Railway local | Andheri (W) | 3.2 km | 15 min | Auto ₹45 |
| Western Railway | Vile Parle (W) | 3.4 km | 18 min | Auto ₹50 |
| Metro Line 1 | D. N. Nagar, Gate 3 | 1.3 km | 12 min walk | Free |
| Metro 2A (2025) | Juhu Circle | 650 m | 8 min walk | Free |
| BEST stop | “ISKCON Temple” JVPD | 100 m | 2 min | — |
| Airport T2 | — | 6.5 km | 25 min | Cab ₹260 |
Reaching via Mumbai Suburban Train
Take a Western-line local to Andheri (W), then a 15-minute auto directly to the temple.
a) From Andheri Station
- Exit Platform 1 (West).
- Auto queue → “ISKCON Mandir Juhu” (₹45, 15 min).
- Route: S. V. Road → Juhu Circle → temple lane.
b) From Santacruz Station
Exit West; BEST #231 or #224 → “ISKCON Temple” stop (₹15, 25 min).
c) From Central-Line Suburbs (Thane, Dombivli)
Central train to Dadar C → footbridge to Dadar W → Western line to Andheri → follow step 2.
Using Metro Line 1 (Versova ↔ Ghatkopar)
Get off at D. N. Nagar Station (Gate 3) and walk 12 minutes or take a ₹20 auto.
Walk straight down JP Road, right at the traffic light onto Juhu-Versova Link Rd, left into Hare Krishna Land.
BEST Buses That Stop at the Gate
BEST route for bus #231, #224, or #622 and announce the conductor you’ll get down at “ISKCON Temple.”
| Route | Origin | Headway | Ride Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | Santacruz Depot | 8 min | 25 min |
| 224 | Bandra Station W | 15 min | 35 min |
| 622 (A/C) | Andheri E | 20 min | 30 min |
Cab, Auto & Airport Options
Airport pre-paid taxi costs ₹260; Uber from Andheri West is ₹80–₹120 off-peak.
Night auto surcharge +25 % after 23:00; inside-temple parking ₹50/hr (cars).
Walking from Juhu Beach or Nearby Hotels
From Juhu Beach main gate it’s a 10-minute, 650-m walk north along Juhu Tara Road.
Landmarks: Citizen Hotel → Barista → white ISKCON gopuram on left.
Temple Timings, Dress Code & Food
Temple open 4:30 a.m.–1 p.m. & 4:30–9 p.m.; jeans OK, shorts not; free prasadam at 1 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Major aarti | 4:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 7 p.m. |
| Dress | Modest casual, cover shoulders & knees |
| Govinda’s | Veg thali ₹330, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 7–10 p.m. |
FAQs (People Also Ask)
Andheri (W) at 3.2 km. Vile Parle is 3.4 km but fewer autos.
D. N. Nagar (Line 1). Walk 12 min or ₹20 auto; future Line 2A Juhu Circle 650 m.
Auto ₹45, 15 min via Juhu Circle. Take Platform 1 West exit.
Yes—simple prasadam at 1 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Govinda’s restaurant is paid.
Yes, if modest (no rips, low waist). Shorts and sleeveless tops discouraged.
Conclusion
The simplest route to ISKCON Temple Juhu is Western line Andheri (W) → quick auto; Metro riders can hop off at D. N. Nagar and stroll 12 minutes.
BEST buses (#231/#224/#622) deliver you 100 metres from the gate, and airport taxis cost about ₹260.
Dress decently, aim for the 7 p.m. Sandhya Aarti, enjoy the free kichdi prasadam, and you’ll leave the temple—and the logistics—completely satisfied.
