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Mumbai (previously known as Bombay) is the biggest metropolis of . A city that is full of life and is also known for its well known tourists places, commercial hubs and government bodies. It is also known as the financial capital of India. The city is located on the western part of the India and is the capital of

Interesting Facts about the city “Mumbai”

 Mumbai a city constituted comprising of seven .  Bombay Electric Supply & Transport (BEST) is India’s first Bus service, which was started in Mumbai in the year 1905.  India’s first Train which was started in 1863, started in Mumbai.  The recently started monorail in Mumbai is the first of its kind in India.  Mumbai stands as the 7th most populated city in the world.  Antilla, the 27 floored single home in Mumbai owned by Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of Rs. 1,000,000,000/-, is the second most expensive home in the world.  Dr. DY Patil Stadium of is the 6th best international cricket stadium in the world.  Central Park – Khargar (Navi Mumbai is the largest park in asia and the third largest in the world)  Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the 3rd best international airport in the world.  India’s largest and only international standard theme park, Adlabs Imagica, Is in Mumbai.  Mumbai has the most number of Malls in India (52)  Aerodrome, founded in 1928 is the first airport of India.  The Taj Mahal Hotel, founded in 1903, is India’s first ever 5 star hotel.  Mumbai is the only city in India to have skywalks  Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) railway station was the first ever railway station in India. Things to see in Mumbai - The Gateway of India is a monument built during the British Raj in Mumbai, India. It is located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in and overlooks the . The structure is a basalt arch, 26 metres high

Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir - The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was on November 19, 1801.

Mahalaxmi Temple – This is one of the most famous temples of Mumbai situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road in Mahalaxmi area. It is dedicated to Mahalakshmi the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam. The temple was built in 1831 Things to see in Mumbai Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - This temple is a part of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. This Swaminarayan Temple is located in the area of Mumbai and is the oldest Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai, being over a hundred years old

Mount Mary Church - The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, more commonly known as Mount Mary Church, is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in , Mumbai. The feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated here on the first Sunday after 8 September, the birthday of the Virgin Mary. The feast is followed by a week-long celebration known locally as the Bandra Fair and is visited by thousands of people.[1

The Cathedral of the Holy Name – This is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Indian city of Mumbai and the seat of the Archbishop of Bombay and headquarters of the Archdiocese of Bombay . Things to see in Mumbai

The – This is a mosque and dargah located on an islet off the coast of in the Southern part of Mumbai. Near the heart of the city proper, the dargah is one of the most recognisable landmarks of Mumbai.

The – It constitute a group of rock-cut monuments that are located to the north of on the western outskirts of Mumbai, India. Wikipedia

EsselWorld – It is an amusement park located in , Mumbai and established in 1989. The park is owned by Pan India Paryatan Pvt. Ltd.. EsselWorld along with its counterparts, Water Kingdom are stretched over 64 acres of land. Things to see in Mumbai

Prince of Wales Museum - The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is the main museum in Mumbai

Elephanta - It is also called Gharapuri Island or place of caves or Pory Island is one of a number of islands in , east of Mumbai. This island is a popular tourist destination because of the island's cave temples, the , that have been carved out of rock.

Kamala Nehru Park – This is a park in India covering an area of 4,000 square feet. Located at the top of Mumbai's , it is named after Kamala Nehru, the wife of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru Things to see in Mumbai

The – It is an art gallery in Mumbai. It was founded by Sir Cowasji Jehangir at the urging of K. K. Hebbar and Homi Bhabha. It was built in 1952.

The - It is a clock tower in South Mumbai. It is located in the confines of the campus of the . The tower stands at a height of 85 m (280 ft) The Rajabai Clock Tower was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, an English architect. He modeled it on Big Ben in London.

Jijamata Udyaan – It was formerly called Ranichi Bagh after the original British name Victoria Gardens, and now also known as Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan, is a zoo and garden located at Byculla, in the heart of Mumbai. Things to see in Mumbai

Aksa Beach – It is a popular beach and a vacation spot in Aksa village at Malad, Mumbai, India. It is situated close to Malvani.

Salsette Island - It is an island in Maharashtra state on India's west coast. The metropolis of Mumbai, the city of and Mira-Bhayandar lie on it, making it very populous and one of the most densely populated islands in the world

Powai Lake - It is an artificial lake, situated in Mumbai, in the Powai valley, where a Powai village with a cluster of huts existed. The city suburb called Powai shares its name with the lake