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Bandra- Sea Link "Urban Connection"

The -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 by jubindave majestically spread across the Bay, very conveniently connecting the 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 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), (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 and serves as the headquarters of Central Railways. It is also the terminating stop on the 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 Road, Mumbai Marine Drive

"Mumbai's Gleaming Skyline"

Also famously known as the Queen's Necklace (a romanticized perception of the streetlights), Marine Drive was built in 1920 on reclaimed land from the . The 3.6 kilometre-long (2.2 miles) sweeping curve runs along the shoreline of the Arabian Sea from , and takes one past Mumbai's most renowned landmarks like the N.C.P.A, Marine Plaza, by archer10+%28Dennis%29 Pizza By The Bay and Pizzeria, InterContinental Marine Drive, and Art Deco buildings till you reach , Bachelors Juice House, the Gothic Wilson College, to the foot of . A favorite spot among joggers and dog walkers, most opt to simply enjoy the views with a cup of roadside tea.

+91 22 2414 3200 (Tourist Information) Marine Drive, Mumbai

Asiatic Society Library (Town Hall) "Library of Ancient Manuscripts"

The Asiatic Society stands tall and proud in midst of the historical cotton green area. It is an impressive neo-classical structure that overlooks the Horniman Circle and was built in the 1830s. This place is one of the last remnants of the Victorian Bombay. Today it is a public library that houses some priceless and rare ancient books and manuscripts along with bronze and marble sculptures. It is open to membership; the place also organizes informative Mumbai tours.

+91 22 2266 0956 asiaticsociety.org.in/ [email protected] Horniman Circle, Off Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai

Flora Fountain "All Roads Lead To Flora"

Flora Fountain stands in the midst of one of the busiest areas of Mumbai. Constructed in the late 1800s from the same type of limestone used in the United Nations building in New York, the fountain was original named Sir Bartle Frère, honoring the then Governor of Bombay and the man responsible for building modern Mumbai. Before the unveiling, it was by The original uploader was rechristened Flora after the Roman Goddess of Abundance. The statue Nikkul at English Wikipedia. sits next to another monument that honors the soldiers who died protecting the state, leading to the square being renamed . Incidentally, this is the same spot where the gate to the St. Thomas Cathedral stood, hence lending the name to the area.

+91 22 2202 6713 (Tourist Information) Veer Nariman Road, Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai

Rajabai Clock Tower "Time Memorial"

Standing tall opposite the Oval Maidan in the midst of the gardens of Mumbai University, the is one of Mumbai's outstanding landmarks. Believed to have been inspired by Giotto's Campanile in Florence and the Big Ben in , the five storied 280 feet tall tower was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and completed in by Anurupa Chowdhury 1878. Look closely, and you'll spy eight statues which represent the Indian castes. The tower was named after 'Rajabai', the mother of Premchand Roychand, a broker who funded the construction. The Rajabai Clock Tower has housed the University's library, a vast repository of rare manuscripts. The clock tower is also reported to have played 16 tunes including Rule Britannia.

+91 22 2414 3200 (Tourist www.maharashtratourism. webmaster@maharashtrat M.G Road, University of Information) gov.in/ ourism.gov.in Mumbai Campus, Mumbai

Gateway of India "Mumbai's Venerated Landmark"

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 harbour, or for longer ones to the . 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 , 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

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