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| Gateway Of India (Mumbai) |
The Gateway of India is an exaggerated colonial marker conceived following the visit of King George V in 1911.
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| Colaba (Mumbai) |
This place is highly fashionable downtown.Situated in the southern corner of peninsula.A must visit for all the travellers as it boasts of excellent shops,cafes and stalls provided one knows how to bargain.
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| Fort Area (Mumbai) |
Fort Area, also known as the commercial centre of the wonder city Mumbai, represents the Victorian Gothic style of the Northern England.
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| Marine Drive (Mumbai) |
One of the most popular attractions of Mumbai - Marine Drive shares the shoreline of the Arabian Sea, stretching from the Nariman Point till the Malabar Hills. It was built in 1920.
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| Chowpatty Beach (Mumbai) |
Chowpatty is the most famous beach in Mumbai. Though the beach remains almost solitary during the day, it comes alive life in the evening.
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| Juhu Beach (Mumbai) |
30 km from the city, Juhu is a crowded beach surrounded by residential appartments and bungalows.
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| Malabar Hill (Mumbai) |
Malabar Hills is one of the best suburbs of Mumbai. The residents in the area are favoured with paronomic views of the Back Bay.
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| Haji Ali's Mosque (Mumbai) |
At the very tip of Arabian sea is this old mosque situated, which can only be reachable when ever there is low tide.
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| Crawford Market (Mumbai) |
Crawford Market, otherwise known as the Mahatma Phule Market, is situated to the north of Victoria Terminus.
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| Kalbadevi & Bhuleshwar (Mumbai) |
The narrow lanes and the shops in this area are overwhelming. This is a predominantly a muslim area.This is basically an overcrowded wholesale market where everything is available in small shops.one can except lot of jostling in this area.
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| Prince of Wales Museum (Mumbai) |
Situated near the Gateway of India, it was designed in the Indo-Saracenic style to commemorate the king's first visit to India in 1905.
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| Victoria and Albert Museum (Mumbai) |
Adjoining the Victoria Gardens, this museum built in the Greco-Roman style, houses archaeological finds, maps and photographs depicting the history of Mumbai.
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| Nehru Museum (Mumbai) |
This museum, adjacent to the planetarium, has a children's science park and a permanent gallery which has exhibits relating to the properties of life. A collection of a tramcar, railway engine, supersonic jet and steam lorry are also present here.
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| Mani Bhavan (Mumbai) |
A memorial to Mahatama Gandhi, who stayed at these premises a number of times between 1917 and 1934. It contains a collection of books on and by the Mahatama. A pictorial gallery captures the moments and events of his life.
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| Flora Fountain (Mumbai) |
This cherished fountain stands at the intersection of some of Mumbai's most important thorough-fares, on the site of the former Churchgate entrance to the British fort. It is considered by many as the central hub of Mumbai.
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| Victoria Gardens (Mumbai) |
The beautifully laid out gardens are a nature lover's delight, with a vast collection of rare species of flora and fauna.
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| Hanging Gardens (Mumbai) |
Situated on Malabar hill, these gardens were laid out in the year 1881 on the top of a reservoir.
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| Kamla Nehru Park (Mumbai) |
Laid out in 1952, it was dedicated to the memory of the wife of India's first Prime Minister.
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| Mahalaxmi Temple (Mumbai) |
It is an ancient temple, one of the most famous in Mumbai, dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi.
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| ISKCON Temple (Mumbai) |
The Hare Krishna ISKCON complex is near Juhu, it is a very beautiful temple.
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| Esselworld (Mumbai) |
India's largest amusement park, Esselworld, situated on the Gorari island is the first of it's kind.
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| Elephanta Caves (Around Mumbai) |
The rock-cut temples on Elephanta island, 9 km north-east of the gateway of India, are Mumbai's major tourist attraction.
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| Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Around Mumbai) |
The Sanjay Gandhi National Park has an interesting flora, birdlife, butterflies, and boasts a small population of tigers.
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| Bassein (Around Mumbai) |
An important ship-building centre of the 17th century. There are quite a few interesting churches, too, in Bassein, poignant reminders of the Portugeuse past.
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| Kanheri Caves (Around Mumbai) |
Kanheri Caves are the 2nd century Buddhist hill caves at Kanheri. Though there are no representations of the Buddha himself, symbolic representations of his religion are found. The caves lie about 40 km from the heart of the city.
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| Alibag (Around Mumbai) |
Alibag is located, on the mainland, towards the south of Kihim. It is now a weekend resort for the privilaged. Other attractions are the forts of Colaba and Diamond, earlier used as Shivaji's naval bases.
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| Krishnagiri Upavana (Around Mumbai) |
Krishnagiri Upavana, situated about 7 kms from the Kanheri caves, has the Gandhi smriti mandir on the Pavilion hill. From here, one gets an unrestricted view of the surrounding hills and streams. There is an orchard and a play-ground for children. Full-day cottages for picknickers are also available here.
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| Fantasyland (Around Mumbai) |
This modest amusement park has India's first upside-down, roller coaster.
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| Water World (Mumbai) |
Asia's largest water theme park, Water Kingdom adjoins Esselworld on Gorai Island, some 60 km north of the city centre. It claims the world's largest wave pool, a suite of waterslides for both adults and kids, a drifting river and various theme cruises. It is open from 10 am to 7 pm.
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| Film City (Mumbai) |
The nation's great dream factory, the Film City, was built in 1978. It was a state of art film studio in the old Hollywood mould.
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| Jogeshwari Caves (Mumbai) |
The Jogeshwari Cave temple, dating from the 6th to 8th centuries, are one of Mumbai's most sacred Hindu sites. It consists of a central pillared hall containing a shrine which contains a vivid orange idol of Lord Ganesh.
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| Mandapeshwar Caves (Mumbai) |
This 7th century rock- cut cave temple located in north Borivali consists of a pillared main cave with a shrine and several side chambers, one of which has a finely carved tableau of Lord Shiva as Nataraja.
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| Madh Island (Around Mumbai) |
Madh Island is a rural area off Mumbai's north-western coast dotted with the country bungalows of the urban-upper class.
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| Marve - Manori - Gorai (Around Mumbai) |
To the north of Mumbai lie these 3 calm and pleasant beaches. The village provides breathtaking sights of sunset and sunrise from the low-lying hills.
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| Royal Bombay Yacht Club (Mumbai) |
The August Royal Bombay Yacht Club, built in 1898, looks directly onto the Gateway of India.
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| Afgan Church (Mumbai) |
Church of St. John -- the Evangelist, also known as the Afgan Church, is situated near the southern end of Colaba Causeway.
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| Kala Ghoda (Mumbai) |
This important precinct contains a swag of cultural institutions, a handful of galleries and some of Mumbai's most impressive colonial architecture.
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| St Thomas' Cathedral (Mumbai) |
The Anglican St. Thomas' Cathedral is the oldest english building standing in Mumbai. It is a garrison church that rose to the rank of cathedral and is now a grand memorial-cum-trophy room to the Raj. The foundations were laid in 1672 during the governorship of Gerald Aungier -- it was consecrated in 1816 and became a cathedral in 1837.
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| Bombay Stock Exchange (Mumbai) |
Bombay Stock Exchange (Mumbai) is India's largest stock exchange. Around 8000 companies are listed on the Brouse, and daily trading volumes are counted in the billions of rupees, making it the largest stock exchange after Tokyo. It is the financial exchange nerve centre of Mumbai, and the security here is tight.
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| Victoria Terminus Train Station (Mumbai) |
Built in 1887, designed by Williams Stevens, this beautiful building looks more like an ancient palace than headquaters of the great Indian peninsular railway company. The designing and architecture resembles an 18th century church.
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| Taraporewala Aquarium (Mumbai) |
The Taraporewala Aquarium has a collection of freshwater and ocean fishes, shells, a Christ crab with a crucifix on it's shell, and a Quran fish that that supposedly has verses from the holy book inscribed on it's tail. The place is open from 10 am to 7 pm daily expect on Mondays.
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| Babulnath Mandir (Mumbai) |
One of the oldest and most active Lord Shiva temples in the city, the Babulnath Mandir is on the eastern flank of Malabar hills. It is approached via a steep flight of stairs through an arched entranceway off Babulnath marg. On Shivratri, bhang and thandai are served here to devotees.
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| Walkeshwar Temple (Mumbai) |
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Walkeshwar Temple is the most important temple in the Banganga Tank. The original , dedicated to Lord Rama.
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| Mumbai Zoo (Mumbai) |
Mumbai Zoo occupies the area of the Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan Botanical Garden. It contains tigers, lions, elephants, bears and monkeys. There is a bronze statue of king Edward VII astride a black horse. There is also a delightful plant house with a skeletal iron framework and a wooden lattice skin.
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| Basilica of Mount Mary (Mumbai) |
The striking Basilica of Mount Mary is famous for the unusual rituals that are performed here. The current chapel dates back to 1904.
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| Bandra (Mumbai) |
Bandra, the new face of Mumbai, known as the 'queen of suburbs', is the first of the city's outlying areas to offer a credible lifestyle alternative to south Mumbai.
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| Mandwa-Kihim (Around Mumbai) |
The virgin, pristine beach of Mandwa, is just 120 kms from Mumbai. The village of Mandwa and Kihim captures your heart and are a treat for nature-lovers.
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| Murud - Janjira (Around Mumbai) |
The majestic fortress of Janjira is a major attraction of Maharashtra, one of the most commanding coastal forts, streched along the island fishing town of Murud.
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| Dahanu (Around Mumbai) |
The tranquil seaside and the vast stretch of unspoilt beach of Dahanu lies in the district, 17 km long coastline stretches from Dahanu to Bordi.
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| Chaul (Around Mumbai) |
This place has some importance in Maratha maritime history. It is located at the north shore of the Roha river.
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| Revdanda (Around Mumbai) |
Revdanda itself is a pretty little place. It's southern portion lies inside the premises of an old Portuguese fort.
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| Korlai (Around Mumbai) |
Korlai village, it's beach and ruined Portuguese fortress probably guarding the entrance to the river and it's hinterland.
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| Taj Mahal Hotel (Mumbai) |
This Mumbai institution dominates the Colaba waterfront and is the epi-centre of the city's social swirl.
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| Kashid Beach (Around Mumbai) |
Just 150 km from Mumbai city, the Kashid Beach is the most convenient getaway from the bustle of the city life.
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| Cycling Tour-Mumbai to Murud-Janjira |
Another quaint route that can be a lot of fun, is a coastal ride to Murud-Janjira.
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| Mahalakshmi Race Course (Mumbai) |
It's not exactly Ascot, but Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Race Course is probably as close as you can get to rubbing shoulders with high society fillies and cocktail party stallions.
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| Banganga (Mumbai) |
A sacred tank surrounded by 400 years old temples and modern skyscrapers.
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| Bombay Natural History Museum (Mumbai) |
The Bombay Natural History Society was founded in 1883 for the purpose of exchanging notes and observations on natural history and exhibiting interesting specimens.
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| Bombay University (Mumbai) |
Next to the High court on Bhaurao Patil road, the Venetian Gothic Bombay University has a Gothic clock tower 260 feet high, that is curiously adorned with oriental figures.
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| Chor Bazaar (Mumbai) |
This is Mumbai's famous thieves market where bargain-hungry tourists rummage for Ming vases and Muranos at throw-away prices.
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| Fashion Street (Mumbai) |
Readymade garments are one of Mumbai's chief exports and the surplus lands up at Fashion Street -- a huddle of little shops on the Mahatma Gandhi road.
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| Sasoon Dock (Mumbai) |
Another fishy area in downtown Colaba, Sasoon Dock is the Mecca of local gourmets and restaurateurs who forage for quality seafood at dawn, when the trawlers unload their booty.
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| Worli Fishing Village (Mumbai) |
Over 2000 years ago, Mumbai was an archipelago of seven islands, inhabited by the kolis. These tribal fisherfolk still live here in tightly knit communities that the passing centuries have scarcely touched.
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| Prithvi Theatre (Mumbai) |
Not far from the Juhu beach, Prithvi is one of Mumbai's best known theatres, that belongs to the Kapoors -- the founding family of Bollywood.
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