The Gateway of India:
Was built in 1911, and is a 26 meter Triumphal Archway
designed to commemorate the visit of King George and
Queen Mary to India. One of the most famous landmarks
of India, it also became a sort of an epitaph to the
last of the British ships that set sail for England
from Mumbai. From here, small motor boats can be hired
to cruise through Mumbai’s clear waters.
Prince Charles Museum
Was build to honor the visit of King George V to India.
It is divided into three main sections namely art, archeology
and natural history and contains a fine collection of
ancient Chinese pieces, paintings and miniatures.
Essel World:
Is Mumbai’s only amusement park based on an international
style close to Gorai Beach. The rides here include standard
roller coasters and adventure themes as well as a water
section where kids can freely play around.
Rajabhai Clock Tower
280 feet high, the Rajabhai Clock Tower consists of
5 elaborate storeys. It is situated in the gardens of
the Mumbai University. From the tower, a fine view of
the city can be taken.
Film City:
Film City also called Bollywood, is situated near the
outskirts of the Mumbai and is run by the stars and
starlets of modern India. Every year, over 900 films
are produced which lead to throngs of people coming
here to have a look at their favorite actors and actresses
in action. Sets are closed for the general public, but
special permission can be obtained.
Mani Bhawan:
Mani Bhawan is one of the most important places to see
in Mumbai. It used to be the Mumbai residency of Mahatama
Gandhi, and now serves as Gandhi Memorial. It has a
library with over 2,000 books, a photo feature on Gandhi’s
life and a collection of valuable documents. A small
fee is charged to enter into the Mani Bhawan.
Juhu Beach:
Juhu Beach is a place that attracts a large number of
visitors throughout the year. The beach covers an area
of about 5 kilometers and is studded with many 5 star
hotels offering quality services and great beach views.
Other activities such as camel and pony rides as well
as monkeys and other sources of entertainment are found
on the beach.
Hanging Garden
Hanging Garden, another must see sight in Mumbai, is
also known as Ferozshah Mehta Garden. The park was build
during the early 1800’s over Mumbai’s main
reservoir at the top of the Malabar Hills. The garden
provides a lovely sunset view of the Arabian Sea. Located
nearby is the Kamala Nehru Park, another tourist attraction.
Marine Drive
One of the best ways to discover Mumbai is to take a
stroll down the Marine Drive, where the road stretches
from the Nariman Point to Malabar Hills and offers some
fascinating views along the way. Due to the curves and
the streetlights, it was once known as the Queen’s
Necklace. Being a popular sea front, Marine Drive also
acts as a link from Malabar Hills to the southern parts
of Mumbai such as Colaba and Nariman Point.
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