Places to Visit

• 100 to 200 years old Indian architecture (found almost all over Mumbai city) ..                                                             

• Imax Dome Theater (Largest dome in the world)

• See listing for National park in parks and gardens.                       

• See listing for Haji Ali Dargah in Famous Places of Worship.

For information such as timings, phone numbers, locations etc. of places to see, see Essential Information.

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Gateway of India: Undoubtedly the most famous tourist attraction in Mumbai, the Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of the first English monarch to set foot on Indian soil, King George V with Queen Mary in 1911. It was completed at a cost of Rs. 2.1 million. The Gateway of India stands tall looking over the eastern sea of Bombay, all the way to Alibaug. Launches to Alibaug, the Elephanta Islands and many other places of interest also start from the Gateway of India. Nearest Bus Stop: Regal.

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Marine Drive: Popularly known as the Queen’s Necklace, this curved stretch of road was built on reclaimed land. When seen from Malabar Hill at night, the glittering lights resemble a queen’s necklace – hence its name. This road has a huge footpath next to the sea and is a favourite for walkers. Lots of people can be seen walking right from about six o’ clock in the morning. In the evening, most people just come here to have fun and enjoy the breeze. In the monsoon, the angry sea presents an awesome sight and it is a delight to watch the glistering spray of the waves crashing against the wall. Nearest Bus Stops: Gymkhana, Marine Drive

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The Prince of Wales Museum: Located at the end of Madam Cama Road in South Mumbai, it was built in 1914 in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture with grey basalt and yellow sandstone. It was then used as a military hospital, and only formally opened in 1922. The museum has three main sections – art, archaeology and natural history. Known for its overview of over 400 years of Indian art, miniature paintings, statues, icons, archaeological finds, ancient weapons from the Great Moghuls who invaded India in the 17^th century. Nearest Bus Stop: Prince of Wales Museum (or just ‘Museum’)

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Hanging Gardens: Situated on Malabar Hill, a serene tree-filled area, these huge gardens were laid out in 1881 to conceal the reservoirs that supplied water to the city. Filled with greenery, hedges, bushes cut in the shape of animals and of course, a children’s park, these gardens are ideal to visit at late evening, have a walk and enjoy the fantastic view of Chowpatty Beach and Marine Drive. Nearest Bus Stop: Kamla Nehru Udyan (or Hanging Gardens’)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The view from Hanging Garden

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Flora Fountain: This beautiful fountain is located near the Azad and Oval maidans. It was built in the 1864 out of imported Poland stone to commemorate Sir Bartle Frere. This fountain has a statue of the Roman Goddess, Flora. Next to the statue are a pair of torch bearing stone patriots that rise from the Martyrs Memorial nearby. Fountain was renamed Hutatma Chowk as a tribute to all those who gave their lives during India's freedom struggle. Nearest Bus Stop: Hutatma Chowk  

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Victoria Terminus: An UNESCO World Heritage site. Construction for this massive railway station built for the Great Indian Peninsular Railway started in 1878. Work went on for 10 years and the station was completed in 1888. It is built in the Neo-Gothic style of architecture with its cathedral like spires, turrets, arches, Corinthian columns and stained glass windows. Now the headquarters of the both the Central and Konkan Railways, it has been extended further to make it the largest railway station in India. Both local Harbour and Central Railway trains and outstation Central and Konkan Railway trains start from here. The outstation trains mainly go to the southern and eastern parts of India, the rest of the trains go via Bombay Central Railway Station (Western Railway).

The Victoria Terminus (Now called Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus), called VT by most Mumbaikars.

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Mani Bhavan: The Bombay home of Mahatma Gandhi, the great Indian freedom fighter who sought freedom by ahimsa (non - violence). Mani Bhavan is located on a small road near Hughes Road and Nana Chowk. It showcases items used by Mahatma Gandhi during his stay in Bombay from 1917 -1934. Nearest Bus Stop: Gamdevi

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Nehru Planetarium: Built in 1989 to celebrate the birth centenary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, this is the only planetarium in Mumbai. It is located at the Nehru Complex at Worli.

Nehru Science Centre: Also located at the Nehru Complex, it has lots of things on science, including old locomotives, old planes and a children’s corner. It has entire sections on aviation and dinosaurs among others.

Nearest Bus Stop: Nehru Planetarium

                                                                                                                                                One of the locomotives at the Nehru Science Centre

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Rajabai Clock Tower: This 260 foot tall tower was donated to the city by Premchand Roychand who built it for his mother, Rajabai. Another Gothic Structure in Mumbai, it was built in the 1870s. It stands overlooking the Oval Maidan and between the Bombay University and High Court (both Neo Gothic structures), it chimes every hour. Nearest Bus Stop: Fountain bus station

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Taraporevala Aquarium: This is the only aquarium in Mumbai, located near Marine Lines Railway Station on the sea front. It has many freshwater and saltwater specimens of marine life, including sharks and rays. Nearest Bus Stop: Taraporevala Aquarium (or simply ‘Aquarium’)

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Some Neo Gothic structures in Mumbai

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