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Location : Situated on the western coast
by the Arabian Sea, in the state of Maharashtra.
Major Tourist Attraction : Gateway of India, Victoria
Terminus, Elephanta Caves, Prince of Wales Museum, Mahalaxmi Temple,
The Tomb of Haji Ali, National Gallery of Modern Art, Siddhivinayak
Temple, Jehangir Art Gallery.
Best Hangouts : Juhu Beach, Chowpatty |
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Beach, Gateway of India.
Best Activities : Shopping, eating out, spending the evening
at the Juhu and Chowpatty beaches.
Best Buys : Any things you want to buy, you will get it from
here
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Aurangabad, Pune, Nashik,
Khandala-Lonavala, Matheran, Nagpur.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Gandhinagar,
Porbandar.
When to Visit : October to March
About Mumbai
The glamour city Mumbai is one very liked destination for the
tourists in India. Lying along the vast open Arabian Sea, today
Mumbai is a multitudinous and multifaceted metropolis, a commercial
hub striving hard to find its place in the New World Order. The
commercial capital of India promises different things to different
individuals. Situated on the western coast of India, Mumbai is best
visited in the winter months from November to March. The land of
merrymaking, Mumbai has been the Wall Street for all the businessmen
in India. The port city of Mumbai handles a major chunk of the
maritime trade in India.
Tourist Attractions in Mumbai
Gateway of India
Today the Gateway of India is synonymous with Mumbai. This landmark
of Mumbai is a must visit of the city. It was built way back in 1911
to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the
Delhi Durbar. For the historians a visit to the Prince of Wales
Museum is a must. This area is also the departing point for ferries
plying to Elephanta Island and other beaches across the port.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market (Crawford Market)
This busy market area is best visited early on in the day. The
fruits and vegetable section offers the best of produce. Depending
on when you visit, the fruit/s of the season are always a good buy.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus)
This is a lovely building, and considered to be architecturally one
of the finest stations in the world. Built by the British in 1888,
it has amazing ornamentation on its façade along with distinctly
executed panels and friezes. It holds the statue of Queen Victoria
on its dome.
National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)
This is the former Cowasji Jehangir Hall, of the Institute of
Science. It has been renovated to serve as a four-storey exhibition
hall, displaying the best of Indian contemporary art. Open daily
except Monday, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Mahalaxmi Temple
The Mahalaxmi Temple is a popular holy site as Mahalaxmi is the
goddess of wealth. It is situated at one end of Breach Candy -- a
trendy residential and shopping area, now known as B. Desai Road.
Siddhivinayak Temple
Located in the Prabha Devi area of Mumbai, this popular temple
dedicated to Ganesh was rebuilt on the site of a 200-year old
temple. Built of black stone, the idol of Ganesh is two and a half
feet in height and two feet in width. An unusual feature of the
statue is that the trunk turns to the right, not often found on
Ganesh idols. Tuesday is the main day of darshan and puja, but this
temple is frequented by hundreds of devotees everyday.
Juhu Beach
This suburban beach is great hangout with Mumbaites, and has plenty
to offer everyone. Like Marine Drive's Chowpatty, Juhu 'Chowpatty'
is a vendor's delight with numerous food stalls. It is a wonderful
place to bring kids, as it doubles up as an amusement park, play
ground, and open-air restaurant. An unusual sight at this beach is
the camel ride, which is both fun and popular.
Getting There
Air : Mumbai has both a domestic airport and an international
airport. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (formerly known
as Sahar Airport) or at Chhatrapati Shivaji Domestic Airport
(formerly known as Santa Cruz Airport). They are about 4 kms apart
and are approximately 30 kms and 26 kms away from the heart of the
city - Nariman Point - in south Mumbai.
Rail : Mumbai’s two main railway terminals - Mumbai Central and
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (or VT) connect it to the rest of the
country.
Road : Long distance buses depart from Mumbai Central S.T. Bus Depot
to several towns and cities.
Accommodation
Accommodations are plenty here. We offers the best of the services
available in the hospitality industry. The hotels available range
from luxury to deluxe and budget. We also offer good and reasonable
rates as compared to others in the industry. The facilities provided
matches the best in the industry.
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