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Mumabi the most happening cosmopolitian city of
India. Here you can find people of every religion, from every part of world.
This city is lively, young and it never sleeps. It is also know the the
Manhattan of India due to the the large number of skyscrapers located by the
Arabian Sea.
Mumabi is basiaclly a group of seven islands. Mumbai was given by Portuguese
as dowry to Charles II of England when he married Catherine. It was leased
to the East India Company who offered freedom of business and religion to
persons who came and settled here. Initially a few Parsis and Gujarati came
but soon a sizeable population began to thrive here. This was way back in
the 17th century. Today also Mumbai is a city of migrants. People from all
over the country have come and settled here. This gives the society of
Mumbai a multi-lingual and multi-cultural colour.
The city of Mumbai formerly Bombay owes its name to the stone goddess
Mumbadevi, worshipped by the Kolis, who incidentally are the original
inhabitants of this city. Made up of a collection of seven islands, which
include Colaba, Old Woman's Island, Bombay, Mazagaon, Worli, Parel and Mahim,
Mumbai is the hub of the Indian financial and corporate sectors. Also famous
as "Bollywood", it has earned itself the reputation of being the "city where
dreams come true". Many youngsters from all over India and also from abroad,
flock to this thriving "Mecca of Stardom" with the hopes of becoming the
next big movie star. Mumbai is the hub of movie related business. Mumbai
provides the corporate visitor as well as the holidaying tourist the right
ambience and all the accompanying facilities, to make a visit they will
always cherish.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air - Mumbai has both domestic and international airport, it is well
connected to all the major cities like Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bangalore,
Bhopla, Bhubaneswar, Calcutta, Calicut, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Gwalior,
Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kathmandu, Lucknow, Madurai, Patna,
Trivandrum, Udaipur, Varanasi, Vishakapatnam etc. & also connected to the
major international cities.
By Rail - Mumabi Central is Main Railway Station, it the hub for express &
regular tains to & from all across India including Ahmedabad, Amritsar,
Aurangabad, Bangalore, Madras, Cochin, Delhi, Gwalior, Jhansi, Calcutta,
Trivandrum, Varanasi.
By Road - The main bus stand is the VT Station, You can get Maharashtra
State Transport Buses or private luxury buses to & from the other major
cities of India. Mumbai roads are in good condition and well connected to
the state cites & the other sates cites.
WHEN TO GO
Mumbai can be travel round the year the best time between October and
April.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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The Gateway of India - The ceremonial arch was
built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.
Complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the
yellow basalt stone, Gateway of India is the most famous monument and
starting point for most tourists who want to explore the city. It is
situated on the Apollo Bunder.
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Elephanta Island - Elephanta Cave Island - 10
Kms across Bombay harbour is a small island called Elephanta or
Gharpure. It contains a fine cluster of 6th-8th century rock cut
caves. The sculptures are beatifully executed and the most outstanding
of these is the Mahesmurthy or Trimurthi, a five metre (18 ft) high
three headed bust hewn from a single rock. Representing the three
aspects of Shiva, viz. The creator. The preserver and the destroyer.
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Prince of Wales Museum - Built in 1914, the
Prince of Wales Museum is surrounded by a beautiful landscape making
an ideal getaway from the busy lifestyle of the city. One of the best
museums in the country, it is a treasure house of art, sculpture,
china, rare coins, and old firearms. It also houses priceless
collection of miniature paintings.
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Marine Drive - Overlooking the Marine Drive are
the beautiful Kamala Nehru Park and the Hanging Gardens. This is one
most ideal place to hangout in the evening.
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Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus - Chattrapati
Shivaji Terminus is an imposing structure formerly known as Victoria
Terminus. Built in 1888, designed by Frederick William Stevenson, the
entire façade is covered by sculpture of animals and birds.
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Juhu Beach - Juhu Situated 30 km from the city,
it is a crowded beach with residential apartments and bungalows
surrounding it. It seems as if the entire population of the area
descends on the beach for a breath of fresh air!.
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Haji Ali Mosque - This early 18th century shrine
contains the tomb of HAZRATH HAJI ALI, a Muslim Sufi saint. There are
two local legends which claim to trace the hazrath’s antecedents. more
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Town Hall - With its columns and tall Grecian
porticos, this structure has been the foundation of the Library
Society of Mumbai which moved into the Town Hall in 1830, soon after
which a union was effected with the Royal Asiatic Society of Great
Britain and Ireland.
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University Buildings - Founded by Sir Cowasjee
Jehangir Ready money, after whom is named the earlier of the two
structures, was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott.
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Bombay High Court - This blue-basalt building in
early English Gothic style was designed by Col. J. A. Fuller. It has
central tower standing almost 180 ft.
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Chowpatty Beach (GIRGAUM) - Situated at the
northern end of Marine Drive, it is a stretch of sandy beach and
attracts hordes of people during the weekends and on holidays.
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WHERE TO EAT
There are so many restaurants and bars all around Mumbai. You will find all
the famous restaurants of National and International chains.
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