Best Hidden Gems in Mumbai"

"Best Hidden Gems in Mumbai"

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7 Locations Bookmarked

Dharavi Leather Market "The Best Leather"

Sale, Sale, Sale! No Armani jackets or Versace belts; but cheap, durable and pure leather goods are available here. Although regarded as, 'Asia's largest slum area', Dharavi is well-known for its flourishing leather industry. In fact, leather goods made in Dharavi are exported worldwide. From leather shoes to bags to belts, you name it and they are all available by Couleur here! But of course, you need to bargain to receive your best bet on your handpicked item.

+91 22 2202 4482 (Tourist Information) Sion Bandra Link Road, Mumbai

BEST Transport Museum "Museum of Buses"

Nothing can ever do justice to the battered grandeur of the red and glass buses that drive more than half of the residents of Mumbai around. But the BEST Transport Museum, features amateur mini models, hand-written placards in Marathi and dust-layered photographs. You can also catch the historical significance of BEST. Tram benches have backrests that turn by Anurupa Chowdhury inside out. A must visit to get a feel of the local culture.

+91 22 2409 1371 V North Purav Marg, Anik Nagar Bus Depot, Mumbai

Maharashtra Nature Park Society (MNPS) "A Natural Marvel"

Imagine a blooming nature park built on a dumping ground right in the middle of a metropolis. Well, that's exactly how Mahim Nature Park was developed. It also goes by the name of Maharashtra Nature Park Society. The nature park is spread over 37 acres. It is home to a variety of flora and by Samrat Dhamale fauna.It is a hot spot for bird watchers from mid October to February. Regular nature trails as well as educational seminars and workshops are organized for the visitors. A guide will help you get acquainted with the park. The Maharashtra Nature Park Society provides a respite from the sweltering heat and pollution of Mumbai.Situated close to the Dharavi Bus Depot, this park is home to more than 200 species of trees, 80 species of birds, and about 40 varieties of butterflies. The Park also has an amphitheater and conducts educational programmes to spread awareness on environment protection. A visit around the park would introduce you to nature like you've never seen before, in the busy city of Mumbai. Although a beauty to explore, beware of snakes while you walk around the green pathways.

+91 22 24079938 [email protected] Bandra Sion Link Road, Near Dharavi Bus Depot, Dharavi, Mumbai FD Alpaiwalla Museum "Travel Treasures"

Set up in 1952, this museum is Mumbai's only community museum. It started out as a showcase for the odds and ends that Alpaiwalla, a Parsi bullion merchant, collected from around the world. This includes material from Parsi scholar Jamshed Unwalla's archaeological digs in Susa in Iran, an ancient astodan to store the bones of the dead, paintings of pre- by Anurupa Chowdhury Zorastrian myths and photos of famous Parsis.

+91 22 2361 6586 Sitaram Patkar Marg, Khareghat Memorial Hall, Khareghat Colony, Mumbai

Babulnath Temple "Temple for Shiva"

This temple is situated at the end of Marine Drive and south of Malabar Hill. It is nearly 1,000 feet above sea level, overlooking the Arabian Sea. The temple was built in 1780 and is one of the most spacious temples in the city. Millions of devotees travel from all over to visit this place. The ambiance around the temple is perennially festive, especially on Mondays, which is the main day of worship.

www.babulnath.com/ [email protected] Off Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Road, Mumbai

Reserve Bank of India Monetary Museum "The Currency Museum"

This is no ordinary currency museum as it belongs to the Reserve Bank of India, the country's central bank, an institution that mints money quite literally! The Reserve Bank of India Monetary Museum takes you through the inception of concept of money in India, it's development and the by Shadowgate changes that went about through. The vast collection of coins, notes and other instruments at the museum, from the ancient, medieval, Mughal, colonial, British and free India is surely an unique way of understanding the social and economic conditions of this ancient land. A multimedia presentation for school children or guided tours can also be arranged after booking in advance.

+91 22 2261 4043 www.rbi.org.in/scripts/ic_ [email protected] Sir Pherozesha Mehta Marg, museum.aspx Amar Building (Ground Floor) Opposite Apna Bazar, Mumbai

Mumbai Port Trust Garden "Local Seaside Park"

Also known as Sagar Upvan by locals, the Mumbai Port Trust Garden provides a leafy respite from Mumbai's concrete jungle. A scenic seafront location that is also close to the Colaba Bus Terminal, these gardens are well-manicured and maintained by the Mumbai Port Trust. Hordes of families, couples, kids and joggers meander into the park from sunrise to sunset. Inside the park, there is a greenhouse with numerous plant species that are diligently labeled, a gazebo, clear jogging tracks and plenty of seating areas. Visitors can also watch migratory birds in all their glory.

Off Sassoon Dock Road, Mumbai

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