At a glance
Point of contact: Mentioned staff name 'Sandy' in one review - unverified, confirm on call
Location & visiting
- Wadala Railway Station
- LONG-STAY STUDENT HOSTEL (not a short-stay pilgrim dharamshala) - accommodates ~140 male students with mess (breakfast/lunch/dinner + night milk), indoor/outdoor games · Rooms: ~140 student beds (per reviews)
- No online booking - contact the society directly for admission/fee structure
- Timings are not always confirmed — the community can add verified hours in the notes below.
About this dharamshala
The Jain Education Society (Boys Hostel) serves the Jain community of Wadala West, near the post office, close to Dadar.
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What Visitors Say
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Review highlights
- IMPORTANT - REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
- This is a boys' student hostel, not a pilgrim/tourist dharamshala - don't plan a short religious-trip stay here
- Consistently called one of the best-run Jain student hostels in Mumbai, with good food, sports facilities (carrom, table tennis) and management meetings with residents
- Well-connected to Dadar and most major colleges.
From publicly available Google Maps listings and reviews — please reconfirm by phone before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Jain Education Society (Boys Hostel) Digambar or Shwetambar?
The tradition is not confirmed for this listing yet — please check on arrival or see the community notes below.
What are the visiting timings?
Timings are not confirmed for this listing. We recommend calling ahead, or checking the community notes for a recent visitor’s report.
Is there a phone number for The Jain Education Society (Boys Hostel)?
Yes: +91 22 2417 3504.
Where exactly is The Jain Education Society (Boys Hostel) located?
Plot No 258, 259, David S Barretto Rd, near post office, Wadala West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400031. Landmark: Near the post office, close to Dadar.