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Travel anywhere in
Mumbai
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vignesh
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INTRODUCTION
MAP
GATEWAY
KAMALA NEHRU PARK
TAJ HOTEL
JUHU BEACH
ISKCON TEMPLE
THE BRIDGE
ELEPHANTA CAVES
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BOMBAY STOCK EXCHANGE
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ONE OF THE BUSIEST CITIES OF INDIA
Mumbai doesn't have as many historical attractions as
some places in India, but its multitude of unique and
interesting sights more than compensates. You'll find
everything from beaches to Bollywood. Don't miss these
top 10 Mumbai attractions for a memorable visit.
Places to visit
The Gate Way of India
Kamala Nehru Science Park
The Taj Hotel
The Elephanta Caves
Juhu Beach
Iskcon Temple
The Bombay Stock Exchange
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MAP
This map will help you to reach places easily, anywhere in Mumbai.
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GATEWAY OF INDIA
Mumbais most recognised monimment, the Gateway of India,
was constucted to commemorate the visit of King George Vand Queen
Mary to the city. It was completed in 1924 and remains as a striking
symbol of the British Raj era. After this eraendad in 1947, the last of
the British troops departed through the Gateway of India. The looming
gateway is designed to be the first thing that visitors see when
approaching Mumbai by boat. Its also a popular place to start
exploring Mumbai. These days the atmosphere around the monument
resembles a circus at times, with numerous vendors peddling
everything from balloons to Indian tea.
Its the place where the viceroys and governor used to land upon their
arrival in India. Though the built as awelcome to King George V for hisvisit of 1911, then an event of grand significance for British India and
the British empire, today serves as a monumental momento of
colonialisation and subjugation by the British over the people of India.
Built right next to the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower hotel, for the
Britishers to arriving for the first time to India, the gateway was a
symbol of the power and majesty of the British empire.
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Night life in Mumbai
Nightlife in Mumbai is a spectacular experience of sparkling night clubs, bars, late
night cinemas and discotheques. Mumbai city traffic at night is as busy as during
daytime and the city gleams the most in the night. Mumbai is a city of dreams
with reverberating western music and spirited steps on the dance floors. This city
never sleeps, illuminated all around and packed with energy all through the week
& soaring high as the weekend draws closer. A wide variety of merry making andentertainment options are in store for the enthusiastic tourist in Mumbai. The
visually pleasing and mind blowing music churned out by the DJs, one cant help
but move & groove!
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Kamala Nehru science park
Nehru Science Centre was initially conceived as a Science & TechnologyMuseum in late sixties. It actually grew into India's largest interactive science
centre in 1977. The centre had its first exhibition `Light & Sight' in 1977
subsequently followed by the world's first ever Science Park in 1979. November
11, 1985 saw the actual inauguration of the science centre by Shri Rajiv Gandhi,
the then Prime Minister of
India.
Spread over a sprawling 8 acres
of area with varieties of plants,
trees and shrubs the science
park has more than 50 hands-on
and interactive science exhibits
on energy, sound, kinematics,
mechanics and transport.
Situated on top of Mumbai's
Malabar Hill, this park is named
after Jawaharlal Nehru's wife,
Kamala Nehru. It extends overan area of about 4,000 square
feet and provides a glistening
sight of the city of Mumbai.
From this garden, one can enjoy
the spectacular sight of the
Chowpatty Beach and also
Marine Drive (Queen's
Necklace). Kamala Nehru Park
is a shoe-shaped structure, withwidespread lush greenery. The
panoramic view of the city
attracts tourists to this place
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every year. Kamala Nehru Park is one among the most commonly visited places
by children in the city of Mumbai. Well-maintained green lawns make for a cool
atmosphere making this garden one of the most pleasant places in the city. Since
the park is situated at a height, it is less humid. This is indeed a comforting
feature for a city which generally has high humidity. Scroll further and find outmore interesting facts about Kamala Nehru Park.
Nearby AttractionsPeople come here to enjoy the lovely view of the Girgaon Chowpatty Beach
which is quite close to Kamala Nehru Park. Also, Marine Drive (or Queen's
Necklace), that forms one corner of the park, is a remarkable sight at night.
Situated atop a hill, this park attracts beautiful birds during monsoon. There is an
ample space for visitors to sit and relax in the park. Kamala Nehru Park is also
one of the commercially untouched heritage places in Mumbai. Other attractive
places near Kamala Nehru Park are Girgaon Beach, Banganga Tank, Chowpatty
Beach and Jain Temple.
How To ReachKamala Nehru Park can be reached
either by road or by rail. Even autos or taxis hired from the city can take you toKamala Nehru Park. It takes about 15 minutes to reach Kamala Nehru Park
from the Charni Road station. From a particular height of this park, one may
easily spot Marine Drive and the gorgeous Mumbai skyline.
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This festive season The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai offers you the best. Indulge
in the breath-taking view of the Arabian Sea in our elegant guest rooms offering
every comfort, from the contemporary-designed Tower Wing to the Victorian-eraPalace Wing. The celebrations continue at the city's finest gourmet venue - The
Zodiac Grill, mouth-watering delicacies at the iconic Sea Lounge and Cocktails at
Mumbais first licensed bar - Harbour Bar. Else enjoy the panoramic view of the
Mumbai harbour at Souk, whilst other dining options include Japanese, Sichuan
and Masala Kraft for Indian fare. Furthermore, a goodie-bag of bespoke Palace
experiences await you including the Art Tour, the Heritage Walk, private dining
experiences, personalized gifting hampers, the exotic Jiva Spa and an in-house
astrologer to foretell your future. As a special treat we are offering discountedrates on services such at Laundry, Beauty Salon, Jiva Spa and at some of our
award winning restaurants.
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Juhu beach
Juhu Beach lies in the suburbs of Mumbai. To the west of Juhu
Beach is the Arabian Sea and to its east are Santacruz and Vile
Parle. The Versova Beach is towards the north of Juhu. It issituated 18-km north of the Mumbai city centre and one of the
most posh areas of Mumbai. It is a popular destination for elite
class for residential apartments and bungalows. A number of well
known film personalities of the Indian film industry live here. It is
even a favorite destination of filmmakers of Bollywood for
shooting films. People even come here to immerse the idols of
Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit Juhu Beach is from the months of October to February. It
is best to avoid visiting the beach during the monsoon
season as high tides are expected during this time.
How To Reach
By Air
Juhu Beach is situated very close to the domestic airport, as well as the
international airport. One can hire a taxi or auto from the airport to the beach.
By Rail
As Mumbai is well-connected by rail routes, reaching Juhu Beach will never be a
problem. Ville Parle station is the closest railway station to Juhu Beach at a
distance of 3 km from the main spot.
By Road
Juhu Beach is easily accessible by road. Apart from taxis and autos, public
transport such as MTDC buses and private buses from many areas of the city are
available. Dadar Bus Stand is only 15 km from the beach.
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The iskcon temple
The ISKCON Temple or the International Society for Krishna Consciousness is
a famous temple situated in Mumbai. This temple, also known as the 'Hare Rama
Hare Krishna Temple' and 'Radha Rasabihariji' is dedicated to 'Lord Krishna' and
was built by the ISKCON Foundation. The temple complex is sited on the main
'Hare Krishna Land' that covers an area of over 4 acres. This temple was
established by Swami Prabhupada in 1978 and is one of the forty ISKCON
temples in India. Fabulously constructed, this temple is embellished with various
paintings and statues within its interiors, making the temple look all the more
mesmerizing. This gorgeous temple was constructed to honour Srila
Parabhupada's aim to spread 'Krishna' consciousness. The temple is an apt spotfor meditation and prayers especially for people who seek to increase one's
spiritual knowledge and add on to their intellectual development. This temple is
so well-known that millions from across the globe throng this shrine every day.
All About The Shrine One can witness and be a part of the revelries, chanting the 'mahamantra'
inside the temple. Apart from this, the temple conducts prayers and
'bhajans' every evening.
Various spiritual, cultural and learning activities are held within the temple
which one can either participate in or observe, thereby developing their
Vedic knowledge.
One can witness celebrations and festive activities during 'Janmashtami',
which is an important day at the ISKCON Temple.
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Nearby places
Juhu beach is right next to the temple and is a perfect gateway from the busy city
life. Chowpatty Beach is also a wonderful beach and is wuite nearby the temple
complex.
History
The land on which the ISKCON temple is situated was initially a jungle. On
Swami Parabhupadas, desired to build a temple there, this land was offered to
the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in 1971, and on 14th January
1978, the temple was inaugurated.
Architecture
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The ISKOCN temple houses a book-publishing house, lecture hall as well as a
guesthouse for devotes to stopover. The temple is built in such a way that it
overlooks the skyline of Juhu in Mumbai.
THE BRIDGE
In 1988, when V.S. Naipaul arrived in Bombay, now known as
Mumbai, and drove south from its airport, he could tell something unusual was
happening because the traffic was so bad. It turned out that a festival of Dalits, the
former untouchables, had led to crowds that blocked the roads. The Nobel-
prizewinning writer complained of fumes and heat and din in his taxi to the Taj
Hotel. The chaos was novel enough to form the opening passage of his book, AMillion Mutinies Now.
Today greater Mumbais population has almostdoubled to 18m, and
transport bedlam has become as integral to its psyche as the stock market, films
and slums. Millions endure commutes that would qualify them for post-traumatic-
stress counselling in rich countries. Rush-hour trains get so crushed that a phone
or pair of glasses carried in a breast pocket will smash under the pressure of
bodies. Every year perhaps 500 people perish after falling off trains in the city and6,000 die on the tracks. If, like Mr Naipaul, you can afford a taxi, it will reek of
sweat and honk and buck for inches of advantage against bigger cars, which under
a Darwinian highway code have bullying rights. After monsoon storms the sewers
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overflow and the roads flood. On nights like this endless lines of vehicles crawl in
the darkand you can hear the slop lapping on your cars underbelly, like waves
on a dinghys hull.
The elephanta caves
This place resonates with the spiritual energy of India. The Elephanta Caves are a
great tourist attraction in the vicinity of the large Mumbai metropolis. The
Elephanta Island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai.
The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner cells, grand halls
and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture,
and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. It is
situated on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai's harbour, about an hour's boat ride
from the Gateway Of India. At the entrance to the caves is the famous Trimurti,
the celebrated trinity of Elephanta : there's Lord Brahma the Creator, Lord
Vishnu, the preserver and Lord Shiva the Destroyer Unfortunately, many of the
sculptures inside have been damaged by iconoclastic Portuguese rulers who took
potshots at Hindu Gods with their rifles. And yet somehow, nothing has
disturbed the sublime beauty of this place for centuries.
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THE
ELEPHANTA CAVES
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Eating
OutIf you are interested
in local Indian food,
an MTDC run resortoffers a fine local
spread at a reasonable
cost. There are other
local food vendors at
Cannon Hill and
outside the caves
selling wild berries,
tea, coffee and other
refreshments if you
are just looking for
quick snacks.
AccommodationOvernight stays on Elephanta Island are not permitted. However, if you want to
rest during the daytime, the MTDH (Maharashtra Tourism Department Hotel) is
a good place to take a quick siesta! This hotel also serves food and drinks. Thecheck-out time at this hotel is at 5:00 PM.
BOMBAY STOCK EXCHANGE
It is the very first stock exchange in the whole world Asia. It is around
in 1850 when one Parsi man and four Gujarathi who are the Stock brokers
under banyan tree and near the Mumbais Town Hall, locations of the meetings
changes as the people increases. This banyan tree is still available in the
Horniman Circle Park in the city of Mumbai. It has become a huge group in
around 1874 of around 22 stock brokers and they move to Dalal Street and in the
next year there emerges a new group with name The Native Share & Stock
Brokers Association. In January 1899 the brokers Hall is inaugurated by James
M. Maclean. As the first world War ended this BSE office is shifted to a building
in 1928 which is near Bombay Town Hall at present.
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Timeline of BSE (Bombay Stock
Exchange)
Let us see some of the timelines of the Bombay Stock
Exchange: in 1830 the business of stocks and shares in Bank and Cotton start inthe city of Mumbai and in 1860 to 1865 the price of Cotton rises due to
American Civil War, in 1979 the base year is set to be 100, in 1986 SENSEX
compiled. In the year of 2006 there take place the miracles in the market, it
touches the figure of 13000 and changes to 14000 in just 36 days. It goes to figure
15000 in July 2007 and in only 53 days it grows to the figure 16000 and to 17000
in only 7 days and to the figure of 18000 in 8 days, miracles be happening in the
market at that time. And in 20 days after that it is at 20000 points. In the year of
2008 crisis happens and it lead to decrease the figure to 10500 only, in the year of
2010 it is at 21000 marks again.
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