Mumbai…. The city that never sleeps! There is an unmistakable energy and vibrancy to this city which has gone into making this city as the richest in India. It is the capital of Maharashtra and also the financial capital of India, home to Bollywood film industry and home to people from all over the country.
The Places to Travel while visiting Mumbai are as follows:
There are numerous places to visit while travelling Mumbai, we have chosen only a few of them.
1. Castella de Aguada
Castella de Aguada, also known as the Bandra Fort, is a fort located in Bandra, Mumbai. “Castella” is a misspelling for Portuguese “Castelo”. This historic Portuguese fort offers rocky pathways & sea views.
2. Cathedral of the Holy Name
The Cathedral of the Holy Name is a Roman Catholic and the seat of the Archbishop of Bombay and headquarters of the Archdiocese of Bombay.
3. Chow patty
Chow patty Beach, also called GirgaumChaupati, is one of Mumbai’s prestigious beaches which is known for its local eateries.
4. Elephanta Caves
The Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri,an hour-long ferry ride from Mumbai.
5. Gateway of India
It is located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. This is the starting point for most tourists who want to explore the city. It was built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. Ironically, when the Raj ended in 1947, this colonial symbol also became a sort of epitaph: the last of the British ships that set sail for England left from the Gateway.
6. Haji Ali Dargah
The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah located on an islet off the coast of Worli. Legends has it that Saint Haji Ali directed his followers to cast the coffin carrying his body into the Arabian Sea. Haji Ali died during his journey to Mecca and miraculously the casket carrying his body, floated back to these shores, getting stuck in the string of rocky islets just off the shore of Worli. Thus, the Dargah was constructed there.
This is where the Haji Ali Dargah is Located
7. Madh Fort
Madh Fort or Versova Fort, is a small fort in northern Mumbai, situated at Madh Island. It was built by the Portuguese as a watchtower during the 17th centuryand lost it in February 1739 during the war against Maratha empire.
8. Mahalakshmi Temple
Mahalaxmi temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to ‘Goddess Mahalaxmi’.
9. Mount Mary Church
The entire basilica is designed by ShapoorjeeChandabhoy and started getting constructed on 11, May 1902.With beautiful desires, and honest confessions, all devotees visit Mount Mary and come back with a treasure house of energy, belief, and trust.
10. Siddhi Vinayak Temple
This temple is situated at Prabhadevi in Mumbai. It is a two hundred years old Temple. People believe that Lord Ganesh of Siddhivinayak Temple fulfills the desire of His worshipers.
By:Archa Dave
