Mumbai Touriest Guide

Bombay played a formative role in shaping the freedom struggle. It hosted
the first Indian National Congress and was also a venue for the declaration
of 'Quit India' by Gandhiji. Today Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra.
Bombay was re-named as Mumbai in 1996.
The marvelous natural port of Mumbai is fit for handling an ever expanding
world trade. The city situated on the edge of Arabian sea has some thing
or other to offer to every body but one has to struggle to achieve that
and one who is left behind parishes in the race of life in Mumbai with no
one to care for.
Prime Attractions in Mumbai
Haji Ali Mosque
This early 18th century shrine contains the tomb of HAZRATH HAJI ALI, a
Muslim Sufi saint. There are two local legends which claim to trace the
hazrath’s antecedents. Another legend says that he was an Afghan mystic
who lived and meditated here. He specifically ordered that after his death
, his casket should be cast off into the sea off the shore of what is today
Pakistan. However , the casket surfaced intact at the spot where the shrine
is today.
Gateway of India
What could be more appropriate a beginning than the 'entrance' to the port
of Mumbai? The ceremonial arch was built in 1927 to Commemorate the visit
of King George V and Queen

Mary for the Delhi Durbar in 1911. The Gateway
is built from yellow Kharodi basalt and reinforced concrete. The central
dome is 48 feet in diameter and 83 feet above ground at its highest point.
The whole harbour front was realigned in order to come in line with a planned
esplanade which would sweep down to the centre of the town.
Chowpatty Beach (GIRGAUM)
Situated at the northern end of Marine Drive, it is a stretch of sandy beach
and attracts hordes of people during the weekends and on holidays.
Town Hall
With its columns and tall Grecian porticos, this structure has been the
foundation of the Library Society of Mumbai which moved into the Town Hall
in 1830, soon after which a union was effected with the Royal Asiatic Society
of Great Britain and Ireland.
Bombay High Court
This blue-basalt building in early English Gothic style was designed by
Col. J. A. Fuller. It has central tower standing almost 180 ft.
Juhu Beach
JUHU Situated 30 km from the city, it is a crowded beach with residential
apartments and bungalows surrounding it. It seems as if the entire population
of the area descends on the beach for a breath of fresh air!.
Sir J. J. School Of Art
Built during the same period as the University, its importance is heightened
by the fact that Rudyard Kipling was born and spent his early childhood
here.
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