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Bombay,
known today as Mumbai, is the capital of the state
of Maharashtra, India. It is the most populated city
of
India
with a population of over 13 million people. The
financial and entertainment capital of
India, Mumbai
blends many communities and cultures together in
perfect harmony.
Climate in Mumbai: --
climate is hot, humid summers
and mild winters. High humidity is caused due to the
city’s proximity to the Arabian Sea from June to
September. The climate ranges from dry to humid
throughout the year. Normal temperature during
winter is 10-25 Degree Celsius & during summer is
25-42 Degree Celsius. The winter months (
November-February) are the coolest, while the rest
of the year is hot. The monsoon months
(June-September) though cooler are hampered on
occasion by heavy rainfall.
Once a
cluster of seven islands, Mumbai was presented to
King Charles II in 1661 as part of the dowry when he
married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal.
After
independence, Mumbai has transformed itself into an
entity with thriving markets, business houses and
many different communities reflecting a cosmopolitan
nature. On the surface, it represents the
ever-changing face of today's
India
-- the old coupled with the dynamic new, and yet at
its very core, the heart of the city is steeped in
Indian customs and values.
Mumbai has a
lot to offer to visitors-whether it’s shopping,
sightseeing, dining, or experiencing the unique
culture of this city. Just pick the things that
you’d like to do & schedule a custom itinerary that
best suits you.
Fort Heritage District Walk -
Starts at Asiatic Library
This is a
great way to explore Mumbai’s British history and
Architecture.
Art Walk at Kala Ghoda.- Cultural
center of Mumbai.
Visit the
beautiful heritage buildings of Mumbai, several
galleries showcasing different schools of Indian
art. The Kala Ghoda has numerous art galleries,
museums and cultural spaces, including pavement
galleries.
Crawford Market & Bhuleshwar Walk
- markets in Mumbai, bazzar areas of Bhuleshwar.
The tour
covers Crawford Market, Jama Masjid, Mirchi Galli
(spices market), Mangaldas Cloth Market, Zaveri
Bazzar, Phool Galli (Flower Street),
Mumbadevi Temple and the
Quaint Madhav Baug. Also visit Panjra Pole
(animal shelter).
Mumbai By Car
- The Gateway of India, St. Thomas Cathedral, Prince
of Wales Museum, Bombay University and Oval Maidan,
Town Hall, Victoria Terminus, Crawford Market,
Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach, Mani Bhavan, Home
of Gandhi, Malbar Hill and the Hanging Garden,
Banganga Temple Tank, Haji ali Mosque, Dhobi Ghat.
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Attractions in Mumbai
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Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market (Crawford
Market)
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A busy market area having 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.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria
Terminus)
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It considered to be architecturally one of
the finest stations in the world Built by
the British in 1888, It holds the statue of
Queen Victoria on its dome. It was put on
the UNESCO World Heritage List
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Flora Fountain and the Gothic/Victorian
buildings of the
Fort Area.
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It stands old church gate of the Bombay
Fort,It was erected to honour Sir Bartle
Frere,famous for Rajabhai Tower, the Mumbai
High Court, the Old Secretariat, the Asiatic
Society of Bombay or Town Hall,General Post
Office and the Thomas Cook building.
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Jehangir Art Gallery
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Close by to the Prince of Wales Museum, this
gallery is the showcase for contemporary
art.
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Prince of
Wales
Museum
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Made by Victorian architecture built by King
George V's visit to Mumbai. Famous for
houses treasures, artefacts, paintings and
sculpture from the many periods covering
India's history, including the Indus Valley
Civilization.
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National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)
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Famous for Cowasji Jehangir Hall,
four-storey exhibition hall displaying the
best of Indian contemporary art.
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Gateway of India
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Mumbai's most striking
monument designed by George Wittet in Indo-Saracenic
style with Gujarati and Islamic elements
such as wooden carvings built to commemorate
the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to
India in 1911 having an area of ferries
plying to Elephanta Island and other beaches
across the port. Behind it is the beautiful
old (and new) structure of the Taj Mahal
Hotel
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Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach
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It is known as Netaji Subhashchandra Bose
Road with Nariman Point on one end to
Babulnath.
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Malabar Hill
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It has spectacular
views of the city surroundings on the road
climbing up, is a Jain temple dedicated to
Adinath, the first Jain tirthankara. Famous
for Hanging Gardens (Pherozeshah Mehta
Gardens) and the Kamala Nehru Park,Parsi
Towers of Silence. |
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Mani Bhavan
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This simple and charming museum was where
Mahatma Gandhi lived on his visits to Mumbai
between 1917 and 1934. Mani Bhavan is
situated on Laburnam Road, near the August
Kranti Maidan, where the 'Quit India'
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Mahalaxmi Temple
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The Mahalaxmi Temple is a popular holy site
as Mahalaxmi is the goddess of wealth.
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Haji Ali Shrine
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It is surrounded by sea water is the shrine
dedicated to Haji Ali, a Muslim saint.
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Siddhivinayak Temple
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Located in the Prabha Devi area of
Mumbai,known as temple dedicated to Ganesh
was rebuilt on the site of a 200-year old
temple built with black stone, the idol of
Ganesh is two and a half feet in height and
two feet in width.
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Juhu Beach
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favourite with Mumbaites,famous for
Chowpatty, Juhu 'Chowpatty' is a vendor's
delight with innumerable food counters. An
unusual sight at this beach is the camel
ride.
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Elephanta Caves
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Famous for rock-cut temples of Elephanta
known as Gharapuri, or the Fortress
City,Heritage Site and visited by hundreds
of tourists both for their art historical
and scenic value. It renamed this island
Elephanta after a large stone elephant found
near the shore ( the elephant sculpture
collapsed in 1814,Luxury and ordinary
launches as well as catamarans leave for
Elephanta from Apollo Bunder at the Gateway
of India.
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park
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Kanheri Caves
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104 sq. kmS of green hills and forests,park
was formerly known as the Borivali National
Park. There is a Lion Safari Park 500 m
inside the entrance and safari rides run
daily except Monday from 9 am to 5 pm having
109 Kanheri Caves ( in particular Cave 3),
built between the 2nd and 9th centuries as
viharas (monasteries) and chaityas (prayer
halls).
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Marve, Manori and Gorai
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These 3 beaches that have become popular
havens for Mumbai's beleaguered fun lovers.
Marve, the closest and the quietest is a
lovely little fishing village. Famous for
extraordinary views of sunrise and sunset.
Gorai and Manori, a little further away, are
more crowded with revellers and are famous
for all night beach parties. Marve is about
40 kms by car from Mumbai. 15 minute ferry
ride from Marve or Borivali will take you to
Manori or Gorai.
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Mandwa and Kihim
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These two beach fronts 12
miles north of Alibag on the north coast and
easily accessible from Mumbai. Mandwa is a
beautiful, untrodden beach. Famous for
coconut palms nearby at Kihim. It is
accessible by boats and road,ferry service
between the Gateway of India and Mandwa
Jetty,by road Kihim is 136 kms from Mumbai.
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Bassein
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It is thriving fortified city from 1534 to
1739 when it was sacked by the Marathas.
about 10km from north-west lies Nalasopara
village, the capital of the Konkan region
from 1500 BC to AD 1300. Many Buddhist
relics were discovered here. It is
birthplace of the Buddha in a previous
life.An hour by bus from Bassein station are
the Vajreshwari Temple and Akoli Hot
Springs. Famous for Ganeshpuri with the
Sadguru Nityanand Maharaj Samadhi Mandir,
the Bhimeshwar Temple and other ashrams.
Bassein Fort can be reached by train up to
Bassein or Vasai Road station on the Western
Railway and then by auto-rickshaw or taxi.
By road, it is 77 kms along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad
highway.
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Khandala, Lonavala and Karla
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It is hill stations on the western slopes of
the Sahyadris, 5 kms apart straddling the
Mumbai-Pune highway at an altitude of 625 m.
Khandala is the smaller and calmer of the
two, though browsing through Lonavala's
bazaar could yield some wonderful surprises.
Pune 66 kms away, is the nearest airport.
All trains from Mumbai to Pune and the South
stop at Lonavala. Mumbai is 104 kms away by
road, the last 20 kms of which wind up the
ghats through grueling switchbacks.
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Matheran
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It is hilltop cloaked in shady trees that
sprawls languidly at an altitude of 800 m.
We can journey by toy train, with food and
drink vendors and monkeys jumping on and off
as the valley glides by sedately. 11 km hike
through thick and shady forests or a winding
car drive can get you there as well. Mumbai,
100 kms away is the nearest airport. Neral
station, 21 kms away is where you can catch
the toy train. Mumbai by road is about 108
kms from Matheran via Karjat and Neral. Pune
is 120 kms away.
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Hare Krishna Hare
Ram Temple
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ISKON Temple)
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Near Juhu is world famous temple of ISKON movement.
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Attractions in Mumbai for Kids:
Famous for beachfronts such as
Chowpatty at Marine Drive, Worli sea face and Juhu
are mini entertainment parks with Ferris-wheels,
'merry-go-rounds' and horse and camel rides,
Amusement parks,Manori beach,Jogeshwari has some
good rides,the zoo (Jijamata Bhonsle Udyan),Housed
in Victoria Gardens, the oldest and largest public
garden in Mumbai,The Taraporewala Acquarium opposite
Chowpatty, with its exotic marine life and rare
species of fish, is a delight to kids. Nehru
Planetorium, place to bring children for educational
programme and exhibits lunar and astronomical
photographs,Nehru Science Museum near the Mahalaxmi
Race Course where children can do enjoy.
Trains leave every few minutes from stations in both
directions from 4.30 am to 1.30 am although the
frequency is less in the nighttime and early
morning. Taxis, cars for hire (along with drivers),
and auto-rickshaws allow for easy travel within the
city. Mumbai's yellow and black taxis are a
convenient way to travel around the city.
Tourist Offices
situated at 123 Maharshi Karve Road,open Monday
through Friday from 8.30 am to 6 pm, and on Saturday
from 8.30 am to 2 pm. It covering Mumbai's major
entertainment events every two weeks by runs a
24-hour counter at the International airport and a
counter at the domestic airport that stays open till
the last flight.
It is useful center with its head office at the
Nariman Point (Express Towers, 9th Floor). Close by
is its Tours Division and Reservation Office at CDO
Hutments, Madame Cama Road, open from 8 am to 8 pm,
where bookings can be made for all tours around the
city, long-distance buses and MTDC hotels throughout
Maharashtra. The MTDC also has a counter near the
Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and
the airports.
Emergency Services
For Police dial 100, Fire 101 and Ambulance 102.
Most hotels can provide a physician for a medical
emergency.
Dress Code
To combat the heat and humidity wear informal loose
clothes it recommended not to wear skimpy clothing.
Beggars
Even though you'll come across beggars and street
children, it is advisable to avoid giving money
Tipping
Tip at your discretion. In restaurants, 5-10 % of
the bill is fine.
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