Must Visit Attractions in Mumbai"
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"Must Visit Attractions in Mumbai" Created By: Cityseeker 8 Locations Bookmarked Bandra-Worli Sea Link "Urban Connection" The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, also knows as the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, is the cynosure of all eyes not only in Mumbai city but also, in the whole country. Taking the metropolitan city to another level of improved infrastructure, this sea link is a boon to the busy Mumbai traffic. This bridge is the outcome of long-term planning and meticulous engineering. It is majestically spread across the Mahim Bay, very conveniently connecting the western suburbs of Bandra, to Worli in South-Mumbai and reducing the travel time between the two areas, in half. If not for commutation, it sure is worth a visit to just marvel at this spectacular bridge for its sheer beauty. +91 22 2655 8175 bandraworlisealink.com/ [email protected] Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai Girgaum Chowpatty "The Common Man's Beach" A city built on islands, Mumbai has no shortage of beaches. The most popular among them is Girgaum Chowpatty, a stretch of beach that extends along Marine Drive near Charni Road Railway Station. The only sand beach area in South Mumbai offers a unique culinary experience for both the tourists as well as the locals. A stretch of the Chowpatty beach is populated by a long line of fast food stalls serving excellent Pav Bhaji (spicy mashed potatoes and bread), Vada Pav (potato cutlets in bread) and kulfi (regional ice-cream). Girgaum Chowpatty however truly comes to life at sunset, with its masseurs, transvestites, balloon-sellers, gamblers, fortune-tellers, magicians, ferris wheels and shooting galleries. +91 22 2202 4482 (Tourist Information) Off Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Road, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus "Victorian Elegance & Grandeur" One of the most exquisite colonial remains in the country is the Victoria Terminus in Bombay, rechristened as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the year 1996. This brilliant exponent of grand Gothic architecture dates back to the year 1887, when it was constructed in honor of Queen Victoria on her golden jubilee year. C.S.T as is popularly called, is one of the busiest railway stations in India and serves as the headquarters of Central Railways. It is also the terminating stop on the Mumbai suburban railway line. But, C.S.T undoubtedly goes beyond its qualification as a major railway station. It is a historic landmark in itself that exudes a charm, reminiscent of the Victorian era. In the year 2004, C.S.T was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. +91 22 2414 3200 (Tourist Information) Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road, Mumbai St Xavier's College "The Best Place to Learn" St Xavier's College is a catholic educational institution set up in 1540 by a Jesuit saint. One of the few colleges to be accredited with A+ grade, St Xavier's has earned a perfectly strong reputation over the years. Known for its Arts stream, the college is vouched for its high literature standards. With a gothic styled building and a huge but well maintained campus, the by Someone200 college is an architectural wonder. St Xavier's has had the best of the alumni for any educational institution. Malhar, the annual event of the college, is immensely popular and is conducted at a level of landmark events in the city. With a string of positives and popular achievements, St Xavier's College is a dream for many. +91 22 2262 0661 www.xaviers.edu [email protected] 5 Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai Marine Drive "Watch Mumbai's Arabian Sea Skyline" Also called the Queen's Necklace (a romanticized perception of the streetlights), Marine Drive was built in 1920 on reclaimed land from the back bay. The five kilometer-long sweeping curve runs along the shoreline of the Arabian Sea from Nariman Point, and takes one past N.C.P.A, Marine Plaza, Not Just Jazz By The Bay and Pizzeria, InterContinental by Michael Douglas Bramwell Marine Drive, Wankhede Stadium and Art Deco buildings till you reach Taraporewala Aquarium, Bachelors Juice House, the Gothic Wilson College, to the foot of Malabar Hill. Couples are found perched all along, like birds on a wire, oblivious to the joggers and dog walkers, peanut sellers and hawkers. +91 22 2414 3200 (Tourist Information) Marine Drive, Mumbai Gateway of India "Mumbai's Venerated Landmark" Easily Mumbai's most popular landmark, this yellow basalt arch was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Designed by George Wittet, this imposing structure overlooking the Arabian Sea, was opened to the public in 1924 and since then it's been on every tourist itinerary besides being a favorite meeting point for the locals. by Vijay Sharma Many launches depart from here for short joyrides around the harbor, or for longer ones to the Elephanta Caves. Touts, balloon sellers, photographers and peanut vendors rove across the place, amid tourists who gape in pure delight and awe at its sheer scale and architecture. Awash in elegant semblances of Indo-Saracenic and Islamic architectural styles, the Gateway is also within close proximity to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which is another one of the city's most prized possessions. Accentuated by the rippling waters of the sea, this monumental, triumphal arch stands under a gleaming dome, and is adorned with fine detailing including latticework and an inscription which describes why the arch was constructed. What was once a modest piece of land utilized by the city's fisherfolk, was later frequented by British nobles along with other luminaries, and today stands as a gargantuan, emblematic jewel of Mumbai. +91 22 2414 3200 (Tourist Information) Off P J Ramchandani Marg, Near the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai Sanjay Gandhi National Park "A Breath of Fresh Air" Formerly known as Borivali National Park, this 110 sq. km protected area on the northern outskirts of Mumbai, provides a fresh breath to this congested megapolis. Originally planned as a wildlife retreat outside Mumbai, most of its area still remains wild but breathtakingly beautiful. It is filled with dense forests and picturesque lakes. The highlights of the by Pavan Kumar Park are the several animal species like the Hyena, four-horned antelope, panther, deer, leopard along with plenty of fauna, making it a birdwatcher's paradise with over 274 species. You can enjoy the Lion Safari park inside or take a ride on the toy train. +91 22 2414 3200 (Tourist www.mumbaikarsforsgnp.com/ Western Express Highway, Borivali, Information) Mumbai Global Vipassana Pagoda "Peace and Tranquility" Nourished by the lush, undisturbed scenery framing the course of Gorai, the Global Vipassana Pagoda is a gleaming, gilded edifice, a meditation hall which is an epitome of peace, tranquility and inward thinking. Pleasantly overlooking Gorai Creek and the mighty waters of Arabian sea, the Pagoda captures the very essence of Vipassana, meditation and by Joe Ravi spirituality. Inaugurated in the February of 2009 by Pratibha Patil, the then President of India, this is a quintessential, Burmese-style pagoda, which was built entirely out of good will and gratitude. Having created a renewed pride with a source of peace among all, the Global Pagoda is a place where the teachings of Buddha find yet another outlet to enlighten the path-seekers. Apart from being a revered sight of worship, the pagoda is an architectural marvel on its own. The intricately inter-locked stone structure is the largest in the continent, featuring a tapestry of Buddhist motifs, inscriptions, carved wooden doors, a crystal-cloaked pinnacle and a soaring spire crafted from genuine gold. Looking especially ethereal against the backdrop of the sea, Global Vipassana Pagoda has established itself as one of the most monumental landmarks of the city. +91 22 2845 2261 www.globalpagoda.org [email protected] Gorai Borivali Road, Near Esselworld, Mumbai JOIN US AT: cityseeker.com TERMS & CONDITIONS | PRIVACY POLICY | API | CONTACT US | Copyright (C) 2019 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).