Mumbai erstwhile named as Bombay and it is the capital of Maharashtra state in India. This city offers a lot of opportunities and famous visitor destination. Mumbai is famous from fashion to Bollywood celebrities and beaches to lip-smacking cuisine. There are many things to do in Mumbai or nearby Mumbai. Here we have compiled a list of 7 wonders of Mumbai which can’t afford to miss, so hurry up pack your bags and book cheap flights from Los Angeles to Mumbai India. Have a look.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)
It is a UNESCO world heritage site which was construct in 1887 in the memory of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria and that’s why it was called as Victoria Terminus. The luxuriant historic structure of Mumbai is totally built in Victorian-Gothic architecture and style. This building is crowded with thousands of people and about 1000 trains every day because it works as a headquarters of Mumbai Railways which is well adjacent by rail track with most of the cities in India which also include the lifeline of Mumbai that is local trains. This grand building with the tower, steeple, domes and stained glasses have extraordinary intricate designs.
Gateway of India
The imperial monument Gateway of India was constructed in the 20th century to remember the get together of Queen Mary and King George V to Mumbai. It is a 26 m high with four towers and adorns with delicate latticework which is sculpted into yellow volcanic rock stone. Boats leave from here to Elephanta caves which is also a famous tourist attraction.
The Taj Mahal Palace
The other famous attraction of Mumbai is the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. It is situated across the street from Gateway of India. It was built in 1903 by Jamshedji Tata, it is a five-star hotel situated in the Colaba region of Mumbai and is a component of the Taj Hotels Palaces and Resorts. This hotel has 560 rooms and 44 suites and an exquisite fine-dining choice for the Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Middle Eastern.
Marine Drives
It is famous as the Queen’s Necklace because in the night, street lights across the sea in a C-shaped, make an illusion of the necklace appear from the height. A bay along the Arabian sea is 3.5 km long street with six lanes road. You can walk here at any time by relishing your good time with your friends or family member. You can see many celebrities here any-time.
Chowpatty
The famous Girgaum Chowpatty is one of the favourite beaches in Mumbai which is popular for the Chaat (Indian Snacks) and Ice cream stalls. It is situated on the north of Marine drive. This beach is a famous picnic spot and hangout place for the people of Mumbai. You can also find toy vendors, various fairs like merry-go-rounds for kids, balloon sellers and artists and balloon sellers. You can visit this beach during the Ganesha festival where you can observe the spirits of people towards God. People immerse big idols of Lord Ganesha in the water with lots of dance and music.
Haji Ali
The Haji Ali Dargah is constructed by Muslim saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. It is situated on an island in the Arabian Sea which is connected with a long road to the shore of Worli. It is a mosque which includes the tomb of the Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. This structure has marble pillars, white domes, minarets, it is a notable pilgrimage place visited by people of all religions.
Bandra
Bandra is a classy and stylish locality in the West Mumbai and residence of so many popular celebrities of cricket, Bollywood and political also. The Catholic worship place, the Mount Mary church is constructed in 1640 by the Portuguese.
The bandstand is a long exquisite walkway which is a explore by hundred of people and famous for the hangout. It has a park where many concerts are held. It also gives splendid sunset point which gives the tremendous scene of the Worli Sea link.
The Bandra–Worli Sea Link formally called Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, is an 8-lane cable-stayed bridge above the Arabian sea that connects Bandra in Western Mumbai with Worli in South Mumbai.
Everyone wishes to explore this city. There are many things to do in Mumbai which you must try definitely. Don’t forget to visit the beaches.
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