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Smart Guide Mumbai Date of publishing: 12/24/2014 Popular Tags Art & Culture Food and Wine Youth travel Family fun Shopping Educational Bike friendly Chaotic Cosmopolitan Enjoyable Stylish Travellers' choice 1. Gateway of India (Monument and Historic Building) 2. Juhu Beach (Beaches) 3. Taj Hotel (Attractions) 4. A city that never sleeps (Nightlife) 5. haji ali dargah (Monument and Historic Building) 6. Kamala Nehru Park (Parks and Gardens) 7. Choupati beach Paragraphs 8. Chowpatty Beach (Beaches) Introduction............................................................................................ 2 9. Gorai beach (Beaches) Travel Guide.......................................................................................... 2 10. Hotel Taj & Gate way of India Attractions.............................................................................................. 2 11. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum (Museums) 12. Orchid City Center Mall (Shopping) Monument and Historic Building............................................................ 2 13. Tour across Dusshera and Diwali (Tours) Museums............................................................................................... 5 14. Water Kingdom (Parks and Gardens) Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods.................................................. 6 15. Taraporewala Aquarium (Parks and Gardens) Other attractions.................................................................................... 6 16. Colaba (Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods) Beaches................................................................................................. 7 17. Haji Ali Mosque (Monument and Historic Building) Airport.................................................................................................... 8 18. Kanheri Caves (Caves) Transportation....................................................................................... 8 19. Best Places (Monument and Historic Building) Tours...................................................................................................... 9 20. Spirit of Mumbai (Entertainment) Caves.................................................................................................... 10 Nature and Sport................................................................................... 10 Parks and Gardens................................................................................ 10 Theaters and Performance.................................................................... 11 Entertainment........................................................................................ 11 Editorial Staff Nightlife.................................................................................................. 12 Though our Editorial Staff constantly works on checking and updating Flea Market and Street Market.............................................................. 13 tourist information, we invite our readers to personally double check all Shopping............................................................................................... 13 information before departure. PlacesOnLine is not responsible for any General Tips.......................................................................................... 13 unpleasant or dangerous situation resulting from the use of information Packing List........................................................................................... 13 contained on the site. Warnings............................................................................................... 14 Travelers' tips........................................................................................ 15 Page 1 PlacesOnLine.com Smart Guide Introduction Attractions Introduction Taj Hotel Introduction Attractions Bombay, known today as Mumbai, is the capital of the state of Monument to see. Especially the art of making. It is one of the Maharashtra, India. It is the most populated city of India with a top hotels in India and also a tourist spot. Nice place to freak population of over 13 million people. The financial and out. The hotel is located in South Mumbai and has a wonderful entertainment capital of India, Mumbai blends many communities view from it. Lot of Exhibitions and parties also take place at the and cultures together in perfect harmony. Mumbai experiences a hotel. tropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. High humidity is caused due to the city’s proximity to the Arabian Sea. The monsoons extend from June to September. The climate ranges from dry to humid throughout the year. Mumbai prospered due to its textile mills and harbours in the 1980s. Lately, however, Monument and Historic Mumbai’s economy has diversified into information technology, entertainment, engineering, health care, shipping and more. Building Gateway of India Address: mumbai airport Monument and Historic Building The Gateway of India is situated close to the waterfront in South Mumbai. This monument is a basalt arch that has a height of 26 meters. Traditionally, the first monument seen by visitors arriving by boat is the Gateway of India and hence the name. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. The Gateway steps lead down to the waterfront, where one may choose a boat ride to Elephanta Island. The Gateway is built from yellow basalt and reinforced concrete. Indo-Saracenic architectural style elements are derived from the Muslim architectural styles of 16th century. The diameter of the central dome is fifteen meters. At the highest point, this dome is 26 meters above the ground. This structure was built at the expenditure of 0.05 million USD (INR 2.1 million) by the Government of India. Due to scarcity of funds, an approach road could not be built. Due to this, the structure is at an angle to the road that leads to it. Endless things to do and see Monument and Historic Building Bombay, India’s commercial and entertainment capital, draws people from all over the world with its exciting, bustling vigor. The city is home to India's film and television industry, popularly Travel Guide known as Bollywood. With an approximate population of about Travel Guide 15 million, the city is the melting pot of people with diverse Travel Guide ethnic backgrounds, language and culture.If you're visiting With a vibrant nightlife, shopping areas and entertainment Bombay for business or holiday, there are endless things to do venues for everyone visiting the city, Mumbai offers a plethora of and see. The visitors to the city are welcomed by the grand activities and adventures. The Gateway of India is a popular Gateway of India, a 26-meter-high stone arcade built in 1911 to landmark and a congregation spot for tourists as well as locals. commemorate the visit of England's King George and Queen Opened to the public in 1924, the Gateway represents a Mary. From this historical monument, you can enter the city and celebratory delight even today. The Chhatrapati Shivaji visit its wealth of galleries, museums and other famous sites. You Maharaj Museum, also known as the Prince of Wales can then head off for a pleasure trip such as a short cruise to Museum, is an institution which displays a host of striking Elephanta Island, which houses the 7th century temple caves. sculptures, paintings, ancient weaponry and much more. The Heading inland, comes the famous Juhu Beach which welcomes National Gallery of Modern Art is a spacious exhibition arena you to its lively shores dotted with coconut palm and trees. The where Indian and international artists showcase their art beach is a perfect spot for a relaxed afternoon stroll. The collection. The Chowpatty Beach is popular among tourists and Jahangir Art Gallery and the Prince of Wales Museum are is famous for its beachside stalls which offer a variety of must stops for art lovers. With its magnificent historical sites, eatables. Ganesh Chaturthi is a noted 11-day festival, wherein shopping options, contemporary wonders, religious sites and the God of good fortune, Lord Ganesha, is immersed into the natural wonders, the city has so much more to offer to its visitors. Arabian Sea. Page 2 PlacesOnLine.com Smart Guide IndiaThe Gateway of India is situated close to the waterfront in South Haji Ali Dargah Mumbai. This monument is a basalt arch that has a height of 26 meters. Monument and Historic Building Traditionally, the first monument seen by visitors arriving by boat is the The Haji Ali Dargah is a beautiful mosque and a tomb situated in Gateway of India and hence the name... 2. Flora FountainFlora the Mahim Bay of Mumbai. Situated on an islet off the coast of Fountain is a stone fountain that is situated in the Fort Business district Worli, Mumbai, it is one of the most familiar landmarks of in South Mumbai. This was constructed in 1864 and named after the Mumbai. One can reach the site through a narrow causeway, Roman Goddess of Flowers... 3. Juhu beachJuhu Beach is situated in only at low tide. The site is a beautiful example of Indian Islamic the central suburbs of Mumbai and can be visited from Santa Cruz, Vile architecture and is connected with the Hindu Mahalaxmi Parle and Andheri as well... 4. Chor BazaarChor Bazaar when Temple through a small causeway. translated means “thieves market.” It is situated on Mutton Street, between Maulana Shaukat Ali Road and S V Patel Road in Mumbai... Rank: 5/65 5. Jain TempleOne of the most magnificent Jain Temples in Mumbai is located on Ridge Road (B C Kher Marg) on Malabar Hill, where the opulent architecture..