Mumbai Travel Guide
About Mumbai :
On the west coast of India, the teeming metropolis Mumbai formerly
known as Bombay, the capital of the Maharashtra is the biggest business
center deriving its name from the patron goddess of the Koli fisher folk
“Mumbadevi”. Its natural port is the largest and busiest port
handling a major chunk of Indian foreign trade. The Mumbai Stock
Exchange situated on Dalal Street is considered to be the third largest
in the world and its film city-Bollywood made this city world-renowned
for many dreamers of the celluloid world. Being a major financial
center, with people coming from all over the world has made Mumbai a
major International city
Getting There :
By Air :
Mumbai has separate international and domestic airports The Sahar
International airport is well connected by a number of foreign airlines.
All domestic airlines fly in and out of the domestic Santa Cruz Airport.
Nariman Point, the heart of the commercial district, is about an hour
away from the airports. Traffic permitting.
By Rail :
Mumbai is the headquarters of the Central and Western Railways. Regular
trains connect it with all major cities like Ahmedabad, Aurangabad,
Bangalore, Bhopal, Calcutta, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Madras,
Nagpur and Trivandrum.
By Road :
Mumbai is well connected by buses to the north, south and east of the
country.
Tourist Attractions :
Gateway Of India :
Gateway of India is the most famous colonial landmark of Mumbai. It was
built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India
in 1911 and was officially opened in 1924. Designed by the English
architect Wittet, the gateway consists of a central hall with great
archways, and side halls, which can accommodate 600 people.
Taraporewala Aquarium :
Open daily except on Mondays, Taraporewala Aquarium is located on the
Marine Drive. It has a good collection of sea and fresh water fish and
other marine life.
Hanging Gardens And Kamala Nehru Park On Malabar Hill :
The hanging gardens are built over a reservoir. From the Kamala Nehru
Park, located opposite the gardens, one can get a panoramic view of the
charming Marine Drive. The twinkling lights of Marine Drive in the night
have been appropriately described as "the Queen's Necklace."
Haji Ali's Tomb And Mosque :
Haji Ali's Tomb is a 500-year old Muslim shrine. Built on a rocky
prominence surrounded by the sea, it can be reached by a long causeway.
Prince of Wales Museum :
One of the greatest attractions of Mumbai, the Prince of Wales Museum
is a perfect example of the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The
museum houses different sections such as those of natural history, art
and archaeology, besides smaller sections devoted to other specific
subjects. It is open on all days except Mondays.
