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The Gateway of India was built during the British Raj in Mumbai. Located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai, the monument is companioned by the Arabian Sea.The gateway is a basalt arch, 26 metres (85 feet) high and lies at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg at the water's edge in the harbor of Bombay. Previously, a crude jetty used by the fishing community, it was later renovated and used as a landing place for British governors and other prominent people.
The Prince of Wales Museum of Western India is the main museum in Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. It was founded in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of Bombay to commemorate the visit of the then Prince of Wales. The museum is located in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India. The museum was renamed in the 1990s after Shivaji, the founder of Maratha Empire. The museum building is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.
The Haji Ali Dargah is located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the Southern Mumbai. Near the heart of the city proper, the dargah is one of the most recognisable landmarks of city. An exquisite example of Indian Islamic architecture, the dargah contains the tomb of Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in memory of a rich Muslim merchant, Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari who gave up all his worldly possessions before going to Mecca.
Hare Krishna Land is set upon four acres of prime land and a stone throw away from Juhu beach, Mumbai. Founder of ISKCON inspired the construction of one of India’s most beautiful temple of Lord Krishna in Mumbai. The presiding Deities at the temple were personally installed by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. In early 70’s when Juhu was considered a remote and obscure part of the city, to envision a temple was beyond anyone’s imagination.
Bombay took a quantum leap towards modernization when in the year 1853 the first train in India ran between Bombay Victoria Terminus and Thane. With the development of railway communication, Bombay became a very important port and large amount of raw materials like cotton were shipped to England through the Bombay port. The outbreak of the American war of independence saw textile industries develop in Bombay and the industrialization of the area that began with the introduction of railways, picked up speed.
Then known as Bombay, the city became the home of Parsi families who came to India from Iran to avoid religious persecution. The original inhabitants of the islands, however, were the Kolis who were fisher folks by profession. Kolis worshiped a Hindu deity called Mumbadevi. Bombay was later renamed Mumbai taking into consideration the culture and tradition of the inhabitants of the region.
“Essel world” and “water kingdom” are the parts of Essel group. Annual turnover of this group is somewhere around 40 crores. It is now a huge success for Essel group as people love to have fun in this amusement park and water kingdom.
“PIPPL” (Pan India Paryatan Pvt. Ltd) is holding Essel group and both Essel World and Water Kingdom. They are legends in vacation and entertainment business. It is considered, Asia’s largest and biggest amusement park and Water Park. People have a good and wonderful working environment in water kingdom mumbai. They can have a good time with their family and friends and kids love to enjoy in both Water Park and amusement park. It has an ambiance that is very attractive and beautiful. It is best water kingdom in Mumbai and travel destination. Pleasure and fun both is at water kingdom in Mumbai. There are different leisure activities that done at water kingdom mumbai by both adults and kids. Standards of this place are international and are known for its hygiene and safety. These features help a person in getting international experience of a water kingdom. Some daredevil rides are suitable for only those who have a brave heart.
There are different types of entertainment that can be found in this park. Essel world has mixed adventure with pleasure. There are more than 100 water slides in water kingdom. Fast food centers are also available in this place for people who get tired and hungry. It has a record of having more than 2 million visitors in a year, in which more than three lacs are students. There are special packages offered to schools and organizations. People from all across world come to this place for having fun and enjoinment. People are attracted towards this place because of its features and other amenities that are unique.
The Juhu Beach in Mumbai is one of the most famous Indian beaches. This beach is known to be the one of the most-visited beaches of India and is situated in 'Ville Parle'. It is located approximately 18 km from the city center and is a desired location for most film shootings. Juhu Beach borders a posh locality where most celebrities stay and therefore, it is quite common to find famous celebrities jogging along the sands of this popular beach of Mumbai. Tourists visit this beach because of its peaceful atmosphere and its scenic beauty. Juhu Beach is also famous for its local delicacies and street food. The food stalls set up here offer excellent cuisines and snack items. People in Mumbai visit this beach to relax and enjoy after a long, tedious day. There are extravagant hotels and apartments located at the southern end of the beach. Watching the sunset in this wonderful place, guarded by the vast Arabian Sea, is a dream-like vision for anyone who visits the beach.
The Dahisar River is located in the northern suburbs of Mumbai near Dahisar. It originates in the Tulsi Lake in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the northern reaches of the city and drains into the Manori Creek. Although Dahisar River is one of Mumbai’s important natural resources, today however it has become highly polluted with the dumping of industrial effluents from workshops and sewage from slums and storm water draining into it. Owing to constant complaints and public pressure, the BMC (Bombay Municipal Corporation) has finally undertaken a desalting and widening project to clean the river and prevent any further pollution.
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River Mithi (also called Mahim River) is a river on the Salsette Island, on which the city of Mumbai is located. It is a confluence of tail water discharges of Powai and Vihar lakes. The river originates at Powai and meets the Arabian Sea at Mahim Creek flowing through residential and industrial complexes of Powai, Saki Naka, Kurla, Kalina, Vakola, Bandra-Kurla complex, Dharavi and Mahim over a distance of about 15 km.
The river bed is narrow in the initial stretch and is about 10 meters wide but at the Bandra-Kurla complex it is much wider. The river is also a natural drainage channel which carries the excess waters during the monsoons. The Mahim bay area, where Mithi River meets Arabian Sea is a nominated bird sanctuary where migratory birds come for nesting. This part is full of mangroves.
The river is seasonal and swells during the monsoons. The overflowing lakes also contribute to the river flow which is stopped by a dam in other times. During this season, the river is a favorite with the anglers who catch large fish that escape from the lakes. However, fishing is legally barred here.
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The river bed is narrow in the initial stretch and is about 10 meters wide but at the Bandra-Kurla complex it is much wider. The river is also a natural drainage channel which carries the excess waters during the monsoons. The Mahim bay area, where Mithi River meets Arabian Sea is a nominated bird sanctuary where migratory birds come for nesting. This part is full of mangroves.
The river is seasonal and swells during the monsoons. The overflowing lakes also contribute to the river flow which is stopped by a dam in other times. During this season, the river is a favorite with the anglers who catch large fish that escape from the lakes. However, fishing is legally barred here.
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Marine Drive (officially, "Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road") is a 3km long, six lane concrete road in southern Mumbai which stretches north along the coastline, forming a natural bay. This C-shaped road links Nariman Point to Babulnath, and is situated at the foot of Malabar Hill. Known world over as Marine Drive, this tourist spot has also been called Sonapur by the locals of the city.
The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431[4] in memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. Hailing from Bukhara, in the ancient Persian Empire (present day Uzbekistan), Bukhari travelled around the world in the early to mid 15th century, and then settled in Mumbai.
According to the legends[5] surrounding his life, once the Saint saw a poor woman crying on the road, holding an empty vessel. He asked her what the problem was, she sobbed that her husband would thrash her since she had stumbled and accidentally spilled the oil she was carrying. He asked her to take him to the spot where she lost the oil. There, he jabbed a finger into the soil and the oil gushed out. The overjoyed woman filled up the vessel and went home.
Later, Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari had a recurring - and disturbing - dream that he had injured Earth by his act. Full of remorse, he soon fell ill and directed his followers to cast the coffin carrying his body into the Arabian Sea, once he died. Haji Ali left this world 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.
On Thursdays and Fridays, the shrine is visited by at least 40,000 pilgrims. Irrespective of faith and religion, people visit the dargah to get the blessings of the legendary saint. Sometimes, especially on Fridays, people may find various Sufi musicians performing a form of devotional music called Qawwali at the dargah...
Zaveri Bazaar (Marathi: झवेरी बाजार) is a jewelry market and a major hub for B2B jewelry industry in Mumbai, India. Located at Bhuleshwar in South Mumbai, just north of Crawford Market, Zaveri Bazaar is a muddle of narrow lanes, dotted with hundreds of jewelry shops that sell gems and jewels, notably Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ), Dwarkadas Chandumal and UTZ.[1] 65% of all gold trading and dealing in India is estimated to originate from the market.[2]
Chor Bazaar, located near Bhendi Bazaar in South Mumbai, is one of the largest flea markets in India.[1] The area is one of the tourist attractions of Mumbai. The word chor means thief in Hindi and Marathi. The market is thought to have originally been called Shor Bazaar, meaning noisy market. The current name is said to have come from a British mispronunciation.[citation needed] Eventually however, stolen goods started finding their way into the market, resulting in it living up to its new name. According to popular legend, if you lose anything in Mumbai you can buy it back from the "Chor Bazaar".[2] The market has been mentioned in popular novels, including Rohinton Mistry's Such a Long Journey,[2] where it is described as "not a nice place".[3]
In spite of this reputation, Chor Bazaar is said to sell mostly second-hand goods rather than stolen goods. The market is now famous for antique and vintage items.[4][5] A store called Mini Market offers old Bollywood posters for sale.[6] Others offer authentic Victorian furniture, replacement parts for automobiles, etc. Although bargains are sometimes staggering, haggling is considered mandatory.[7] This is basically an "organized" flea market, where one has to rummage through junk to find what one wants.
A popular story about the origin of the name of the market is that a violin and some other belongings of Queen Victoria went missing while being unloaded from her ship while on a visit to Bombay, and were later found for sale in the "thieves' market".[8]
Dhobi Ghat (Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat) is a well known open air laundromat in Mumbai, India. The washers, locally known as Dhobis, work in the open to wash the clothes from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals.
There are rows of open-air concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone. Called the world's largest outdoor laundry, Dhobi Ghat is a very popular attraction among foreign tourists.
The word Dhobi Ghat is used all over India to refer to any place where many washers are present.
It is located next to Mahalaxmi railway station on the Western Railway's Saat Rasta roundabout. It can be easily seen from flyover bridge of Mahalaxmi station. [1]
A Bollywood movie of the same name, Dhobi Ghat, was released on 21 January, 2011 in India.[2]
In 2013, World Records India and World Amazing Records honored World Record Certificate to Dhobi Kalyan & Audhyogik Vikas Co – op. Society Ltd[3]
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Crawford Market has been at the centre of market life in South Mumbai since it was built in the days of the British Raj.
Now officially rename Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market in honour of a famous social reformer who lived in the 19th Century who, together with his wife, was a pioneer in women’s education.
Inorbit Mall is a subsidiary of the K. Raheja Corporation which runs shopping malls in various parts of India.[3] The first Inorbit Mall opened in 2004, in Malad, Mumbai.[4] Inorbit Malls launched their second property in Mumbai at Vashi, in October 2008;[2] third in Cyberabad in Oct 2009.[5]fourth in Pune in April, 2011 and fifth in Bangalore on September 15, 2012.[6]
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