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Mumbai Tour: A Salute to the Architectural Excellences of the British

Come and enjoy the Mumbai tour to explore in the famous tourist destinations of Mumbai India. This Mumbai tour gives the opportunity to see the majestic monuments, historic building, beautiful beaches, religious places make your holiday tour India, more cheerful one. Mumbai, the capital City of Maharashtra, is considered as the most modern city in India. Earlier referred as Bombay, Mumbai secures the very spirit of the changing pace by liberalization and modernism. A hub of Hindi film Industry; known as Bollywood, Mumbai produces the maximum number of films in the world. It is also a place where the British has founded many splendid buildings and monuments. Juxtaposition of Gothic style with the Indian elements has made those monuments timeless. A huge number of tourists come to Mumbai to see those unmatched beauties of the contemporary times.

Places to See in Mumbai

Flora Fountain and the Gothic buildings of the Fort Area in Mumbai: Situated on the site of the old church gate of the Bombay Fort, Flora has been constructed to honor Sir Bartle Frere, an earlier governor of Bombay. The building is named after Flora, the Greek Goddess.

The other buildings of fort area or Fountain can be taken as the University of Mumbai buildings , Mumbai High Court, Rajabhai Tower, the Old Secretariat and on another there is the Institute of Science. Tourists can also observe nearby St. Thomas Cathedral, the Office of the Director General of the Police, Town Hall or the Asiatic Society of Bombay, the Thomas Cook Building and the General Post Office.

The architecture of the buildings near Church gate Station, blend Gothic and Indo-Saracenic style. One can avail MTC open-air bus to have a look on these fine examples of those buildings.

Must to See Mumbai Gateway of India: Designed by George Wittet, Gateway of India, the most imposing historic monument has a majestic gateway arch which amalgamates Indo-Saracenic style with Islamic and Gujrati influence. It was built to celebrate the visit of King George V and Queen Marry, who came to India in the year 1911. One can also start from here to reach Elephanta Island and other beaches by boat.

Tour to Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach of Mumbai: Known as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Road with Nariman Point on one end to Babulnath, at the bottom of Walkeshwar on the other, Marine Drive is a stretch, where people can enjoy their holiday in these beaches. It is also known as Queen's Necklace because of the glittering streetlights around the bay.

Tour to Chowpatty Beach is one of the busiest beaches of Mumbai. It always remains crowded by the masseurs, vendors and the enthusiasts. Having bhel puri and kulfi on the beach is an awesome experience.

Visit to Malabar Hill near Mumbai: It is an up market residential area, which provides some astounding of the surroundings of the city. Visitors can observe a Jain temple, devoted to the first Jain Tirthankara, Adinath. On the top of a one end the Kamala Nehru Park and the Hanging Gardens can be seen. If one looks beside the Hanging Gardens there are the Parsi Towers of the Silence.

The other end of Malabar Hill houses Banganga Temple Complex, one of the most sacred sites of Mumbai, at Walkeshwar needs a special mention. The Banganga Tank is a popular spot where Rama shot his ban. Banganga Festival, the important yearly carousal usually happens in the month of January.

Tour to Mahalaxmi Temple of Mumbai: Located at the end of Breach Candy (known as B. Desai Road), Mahalaxmi Temple is a famous holy site where people bow down at Mahalaxmi, the Goddess of wealth.

Visit to Siddhivinayaka Temple of Mumbai: Rebuilt on the site of 200 year bygone temple, Siddhivinayaka Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Made of black stone, the idol of Ganesha is two and a half feet in height and two feet in girth. The temple remains crowded by the thousands of admirers but Tuesday is the prime day for Darshan and puja. The idol of Ganesha is an exceptional one as his trunk that unlike the other idols turns to the right. This temple is situated in the Prabha Devi area of Mumbai.

Travel to Mani Bhavan in Mumbai: Positioned on Laburnam Road close the August Kranti Maidan, Mani Bhavan is a simple and delightful museum which displays the rooms and belongings of Gandhi. This is the place where Mahatma Gandhi stayed on his tours to Mumbai from 1917 to 1934.

The museum remains open from 9:30 am till 6:00 pm.

Visit to Prince of Wales Museum of Mumbai: One of Mumbai's exquisite illustrations of the Victorian architecture, Prince of Wales Museum was founded to honor King George, the Fifth's visit to Mumbai. Designed by George Wittet, this magnificent museum houses artifacts, treasures, sculpture and paintings of the different bygone civilizations such as Indus Valley Civilization. The museum was completed in the year of 1923.

It remains open from morning 10:00 till evening 5:00.

Note: The museum remains closed on Monday.

Places to Visit Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus: Founded by the British in 1888, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, also known as Victoria Terminus is one of the most striking stations in the world. The delicate embellishment on its façade along with magnificently executed friezes and panels are worth mentioning.

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market (Crawford Market) of Mumbai: This busy market offers fresh vegetables and fruits of the season. This is the best market for seasonal vegetables and fruits.

There are also some Tourist attraction places in Mumbai are:

• Jehangir Art Gallery.
• National Gallery of Modern Art.
• Juhu Beach.
• Haji Ali Shrine.
• RBI Museums.

Excursion Around Mumbai (The Most Popular Destinations):

A trip to Mumbai will definitely attract the tourists to take another trip around Mumbai. There are number of tourist places close to Mumbai. Given below are the details of the Mumbai tourist spots, which surely will tempt the visitors.

Elephanta Caves trip from Mumbai: Known as Gharapuri, Elephanta, the green island is located 9 pelagic miles athwart the sea from the Gateway of India. The 7th century Hewn rock cut cave Shiva temple is a wonderful piece of art which took great pain to curve Hewn rock. Awe inspiring Maheshamurti Panel of Shiva in his three forms creator, protector and destroyer needs a special mention.

Note: Elephanta Caves remain closed on Monday.

Excursion tour to Khandala and Lonavala or Karla Hill Stations from Mumbai: Khandala and Lonavala, which take only 3 hours to reach from Mumbai by road, is mainly famous among the Mumbaikars who prefer to enjoy their weekend a bit far from the hustle of daily life. It is a favorite tourism place near Mumbai for the weekend trekkers. Duke's Nose is a popular viewpoint, which resembles the nose of the duke of Wellington. Karla and Bhaja caves of Lonavala are the most exquisite illustrations of ancient Buddhist temples of India. The other popular sites are like Valvan Dam, Bhushi Dam, Duke's Nose, Tiger's Leap, Ryewood Park and Kaivalyadhama Yoga Hospital. October till May is the best time to visit Khandala and Lonavala hill stations.

Excursion to Matheran Hill Station near Mumbai: Straddled at an altitude of 800 metres, Matheran, a rippling green hilltop widens the unending panorama of nature. During the night one can see the active and bright Mumbai from Hart Point. Picnic spots are also in plenty. The way up to the Charlotte Lake will provide a charming view to the old Parsi and British residences. Tourists can enjoy the Mother Nature as well as the old world grace althrough the year.

A visit to Mumbai will offer you to look at the monuments and buildings, which are architecturally rich. Synthesis of Gothic style with Indian elements has given the buildings a great look. Though the reign of British is considered as the darkest time of India but their architectural skills are worth mentioning. Every corner of Mumbai thus bears architectural excellence of that particular era that all Indians want to forget. On the other the architectures of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway of India, Flora Fountain and Gothic Buildings of the Fort Area need special mention. One should also not forget to enjoy the busy beaches with Bhel puri, Vara Pao and the mouth watering chats.