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| Mumbai is the most populated city in India and the third most populated in the world, with almost 17 millions inhabitants. It is the commercial capital of India with some of the biggest financial corporations and institutions like Bombay Stocks Exchange headquarters situated here. Mumbai is also home to Bollywood, the epi centre of the country’s Hindi films and Television industry. Most of the Mumbai population speaks Marathi but English is widely spoken, especially in the professional circle. |
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| Must See Places in Mumbai |
| Gateway of India |
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| It is the icon of Mumbai. It was designed by Witted and was built in the 16th century. Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. |
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| High court |
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| It is built in English gothic style. The building of Mumbai High Court is certainly meant to impress the natives. The building was built in1878. |
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| Prince of Wales Museum |
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| It is a memorial building for King Georges visit to India in 1905 while he was still Prince of Wales was established in 1923, It was built on Indo-Saracen style, and has valuable collections of arts, painting, archaeology and natural history. The Jahangir Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Modern Art are also housed here. |
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| Flora Fountain |
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| This fountain situated in the heart of the city, was built in 1869 in honour of Sir Bartle Frere, who was Governor of Mumbai from 1862-1867. Flora Fountain marks a junction of five streets and is referred to as Piccadilly Circus of Mumbai. |
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| Marine Drive |
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| Recently named as “Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road”. It is also referred to as “Queen’s Necklace” because of the vivid lines of streetlights which light up at night, making it look like a necklace. |
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| Mani Bhavan |
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| It is the building where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his frequent visits to Mumbai. It was the home of Revashankar Jhaveri, a diamond merchant and a supporter of India National Congress. It has been converted into a Museum; it has a library of Gandhian literature. |
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| Nehru Planetarium |
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| The planetarium presents a series of shows designed to increase the spectators awe and understanding of the forces of the work in the Universe. It also hosts astronomical exhibits, a scientific library and interactive tit bits. |
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| Chowpatty Beach |
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| Chowpatty Beach is one of the famous beaches of Mumbai. Situated at the end of Marine Drive, at the foot of Malabar Hills, one can witness many Hindu religious ceremonies like the annual thread tying ceremony. Nariel purnima and Ganesh Chaturthi, immersions happening here. |
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| Victoria Terminus |
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| A major landmark of Mumbai city is the Victoria Terminus designed in Italian gothic style by architect F.W Stevens, Recently renamed a Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, it is one of Mumbai's most prominent buildings and architecturally one of the finest stations in the world. With a frontage of over 15.00 feet, the most prominent feature of this terminus is 160 feet high domes crowing the centre. On top of the giant dome is a statue of a women with a torch held aloft to symbolise progress. |
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| Taraporewala Aquarium |
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| It is located on Marine drive, and has a good collection of fresh water and salt water fishes. There is a proposal to convert the aquarium into an underwater oceanarium, When completed one can have an under water walk surrounded by Marine life. |
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| Hanging Garden |
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| Also known as Ferozshah Mehta Gardens. They were built in 1880 and renovated in 1921. These gardens are known by this name as they are laid on the slope of a hill. The terrace garden provides a panoramic view of the city and a breathtaking sunset. It is built over three reservoirs which store 30 million gallons of water, which is pumped to quench the thirst of the city. |
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| Kamla Nehru Park |
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| The park is located on top of the Malabar hills. Built in 1952 and named after the wife of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, this park covers an area of 3500sqms and gives a magnificent view of Marine drive. |
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| Rani Jijamata Udyan |
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| Formerly called Victoria Gardens, laid out in 1861, houses the Mumbai Zoo. The garden spreads over 48 acers in Byculla and houses rare and endangered species of animals and birds. At the main entrance to the garden is a clock tower, reminiscent of Italian renaissance. Within the gardens is the Albert museum which has a collection of local archaeological finds that includes a huge stone elephant at the entrance, which was from Elephanta Island. |
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| Juhu Beach |
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| Crowded with children screaming, courting couples and adolescents, Juhu is one of the largest and most frequented beaches of India. It is labelled as one of the posh localities of Mumbai where one can find many luxury hotels and apartments. On weekend one can take the pleasure of horse and donkey rides. |
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| Places for Shopping |
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| Shopping in Mumbai will be a memorable experience. Mumbai’s street corners and pavements are lined with shops and virtually everything is available in its bazaars and markets. Most of the handicraft emporia and bazaar are located in the downtown area. The main areas for bargain clothes are around Colaba Causeaway and Fashion Street. More trendy and costly shops are at Breach Candy and Kemps Corner. Chor Bazaar is antique hunter’s delight with a phenomenal collection of antiques, jewellery, wooden articles and leather wear. While nearby Zaveri Bazaar is famous for its diamond, gold and silver jewellery. The shopping arcades at The Oberoi, The Taj Mahal and other star hotels offer a good variety of up-market shops for clothes, shoes, leather wear, jewellery and good quality handicrafts. Very close to the Gateway of India is the main. Government Emporium, which is well stocked with a variety of handicrafts and clothes. Colaba and Flora Fountain; at a walking distance from Bombay V T and Church gate stations are full of shops of all kinds, mainly ethnic artefacts and departmental stores. Bandra; is the residential abode of Mumbai’s elite. Linking Road joins Bandra to Khar and is lined up on both sides with showrooms for the affluent and also pavement sellers for reasonable shopping.
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