Gateway Of India
Mumbai's most famous landmark, The Gateway of India, is situated
at Apollo Bunder..It was built to commemorate the visit of
King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. Through this
magnificent monument, numerous viceroys and governors were
welcomed to India as they disembarked from their steamers,
hence the name.
Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk)
This marvellous fountain was built in 1869. It is situated in
the heart of the Mumbai city at a junction of five streets.
Chowpatty
Beach & Juhu Beach
Chowpatty beach is situated on Marine Drive. This beach is well-known
for it's stalls selling "Bhel-Puri and Pani -Puri chat"
a favourite fast food among the Mumbaites and visitors
Juhu Beach is the most popular beach in Mumbai which is 30 kms
away from the heart of Mumbai. It is a long stretch of sandy
beach- very popular beach for picnic.
Haji
Ali
Haji Ali mosque, and the tomb of a Muslim saint, is located
off shore, in the sea opposite Mahalaxmi temple. During high
tide the walkway to the mosque is submerged in the sea and it
can be visited only during low tide.
Kamala
Nehru Park & Hanging Gardens
The giant Old woman's shoe in the Kamala Nehru Park is very
popular with children to play in. One gets a panoramic view
of parts of the city from these parks situated at the height
of Malabar Hill. When seen at night, the view of street lights
of Marine Drive resemble a dazzling bejewelled "Queen's
Necklace". At sunset, the waterfall and fountains in the
park are lit with color lights which are worth seeing.
Nehru
Planetarium & Science Centre
This Science Centre is in Worli. It has a computer laboratory,
mobile science exhibition units, a heritage hall, an auditorium,
inflatable dome planetarium, science library and a children's
science park.
The sky-show at the planetarium is very interesting.
The
Prince of Wales Museum
This museum stands not too far from the Gateway of India. It
has a priceless collection of art, sculpture, china and other
antiques. Carefully preserved, this mid-Victorian Gothic style
building built in 1904 with beautiful gardens surrounding it,
is worth visiting in Mumbai.
Taraporewala
Aquarium
Situated on the Marine Drive, this aquarium has incredible variety
of fish. It's a delight for children as well as grown-ups.
Essel
World- Amusement Park
Essel World is located on Gorai Island. It offers over 40 exciting
rides, games, and attractions. This international-style theme
park & amusement centre is perfect for a one-day holiday.
Special ferries get you across to the park and the entrance
fee normally takes care of a fixed number of rides, which include
the standard roller coaster and adventure themes, plus a water
world section
Elephanta
Caves
The Elephanta Caves are located on an island about 10 Kms. by
a ferry from Gateway of India.These caves consist of temples
carved from rock which date back to the 7th century.
Mahalaxmi
Temple
This temple is situated very close to the sea off Mahalaxmi.
Mount
Mary Church
This is one of most prominent and splendid churches in Mumbai,
situated in Bandra.
