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 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.
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.
