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Also
known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, the Hanging Gardens were
built
in 1880 and renovated in 1921.These gardens are popularly |
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known as Hanging Gardens, because of their location on the slope of
a hill. The terrace garden looks south from Malabar Hill towards
Colaba, |
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and affords a panoramic view of the city or a breathtaking sunset.
Marine drive: Marine Drive is a skillfully
laid-out boulevard in South |
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Mumbai. It is actually an upturned 'C'-shaped six lane
concrete road, which lengthens to 3 km along the coastline -
a natural bay. This |
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avenue connects Nariman Point with Malabar Hills. Chowpatty
Beach: Chowpatty Beach is a place that requires no
introduction. No tour |
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to Mumbai is complete Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach is
without visiting this lively beach, which is not meant for sunbathing
or swimming, |
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but for eating. Situated at the northern end of popular
amongst people of all age groups. Every evening, this beach
gets stuffed with people, |
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amidst food kiosks, ferry rides, balloon sellers, etc. Indeed,
it's a place where you would love to come after a tiring day
to please your taste |
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buds, suck in some fresh air and gradually cooling your heels.
Prince of Wales Museum: The Prince of Wales
Museum in Mumbai has |
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been renamed as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu
Sangrahalaya. The museum was set up in the beginning of the
20th century to |
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honor the visit of King George V's to India, while he
was still the Prince of Wales. Built by George Wittet the
museum is located in the heart |
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of South Mumbai at a stone's throw distance from the
Gateway of India. Mani bhawan: Located on leafy
Laburnum Road, a quiet lane |
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named after its shady trees,Mani Bhavan is the old Mumbai esidence
of Mahatma Gandhi. It's a pretty, two-storied structurer that
now |
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houses a reference library with over 2000 books, a photo exhibition
of the Mahatma's life, and well preserved memorabilia, including
an |
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old charkha or spinning wheel that Gandhiji used to use.
Today, its only a symbolic exhibit that lies unused, but many
old Gandhians still |
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visit the place to pay homage to their hero and demonstrate
the noble art of spinning your own yarn! Dhobi Ghat:
A unique feature of |
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Mumbai, the dhobi is a traditional laundryman, who will
collect your dirty linen, wash it, and return it neatly pressed
to your doorstep. All for |
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a pittance. The "laundries" are called "ghats":
row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own
flogging stone. Gateway of |
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India: The majestic Gateway of India is a glorious
historical memorial built during British rule. This magnificent
monument has been built in |
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Indo-Sarcenic style to commemorate the visit of King George
V and Queen Mary to Bombay. Gateway of India is one of the finest
example |
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of colonial architectural heritage in India. This grand
structure stands at the Apollo Bunder, a popular meeting place
in Mumbai. The gateway |
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of India was designed by the British architect George Wittet
and was opened for general public in the year 1924. Go
for drive past |
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Crawford market : Crawford Market is situated to the
north of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus of Mumbai. It lies
just opposite the head |
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quarters of Mumbai Police. It houses whole sale fruit,
vegetable and poultry market, along with a pet store. If you
want to buy imported food |
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items in Mumbai, Crawford Market is the place to be. Flora
Fountain : Inspired from Flora - the Roman. Goddess
of Flowers, Flora Fountain |
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is a stone fountain in South Mumbai. Located in the Fort business
district, he splendid fountain was built in 1864. It was constructed
by the |
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Agri-Horticultural
society of Western India and was carefully designed by R. Norman
Shaw. Crafted out of imported Portland
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