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MUMBAI
| FACTS & FIGURES |
| Total Population |
13 million (approx.) |
| Area |
440 sq km |
| STD Code |
022 |
| Language |
Marathi, Hindi, English, Gujarati |
PLACES TO VISIT
Gateway Of India: Mumbai's most famous landmark, The Gateway
of India, is situated at Apollo Bunder. It was designed by George
Wikket. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and
Queen Mary to India in 1911. Through this magnificent monument,
numerous viceroys and governors were welcomed to India as they disembarked
from their steamers, hence the name.
Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk): This marvellous fountain
was built in 1869, in honor of Sir Henry Bartle and Edward Frere.
It is situated in the heart of the Mumbai city at a junction of
five streets. The fountain has a figure of "Flora", the
Roman Goddess of Flowers at the top.
 Chowpatty
Beach & Juhu Beach: Chowpatty beach is situated on Marine
Drive. This beach is well-known for it's stalls selling "Bhel-Puri
and Pani -Puri chat" a favourite fast food among the Mumbaites
and visitors to the city. Juhu Beach is the most popular beach in
Mumbai which is 30 kms away from the heart of Mumbai. It is a long
stretch of sandy beach from Santacruz to Vile-Parle. This is a very
popular beach for picnic. Both these beaches are crowded on week-ends.
Haji Ali: Haji Ali mosque, and the tomb of a Muslim saint,
is located off shore, in the Arabian sea opposite Mahalaxmi temple.
During high tide the walkway to the mosque is submerged in the sea
and it can be visited only during low tide.
Kamala Nehru Park & Hanging Gardens: The giant Old woman's
shoe in the Kamala Nehru Park is very popular with children to play
in. One gets a panoramic view of parts of the city from these parks
situated at the height of Malabar Hill. When seen at night, the
view of street lights of Marine Drive resemble a dazzling bejewelled
"Queen's Necklace". At sunset, the waterfall and fountains
in the park are lit with colorful lights which are worth seeing.
The Hanging Gardens surrounded by beautiful flower beds and lush
green lawns are very popular as picnic spots.
Mahalaxmi Temple: This temple is situated very close to
the sea off Mahalaxmi. This temple has three beautiful images of
Hindu goddesses, Mahalaksmi, Mahasaraswati and Mahakali which are
made of gold. During Navaratri festival, devoted Hindus throng this
temple in great numbers to offer coconut, flowers and sweets to
the goddesses.
 Mount
Mary Church: This is one of most prominent and splendid churches
in Mumbai, situated in Bandra (West). During the month of September
a week long fair is held which is attended by the people of all
relegions.
Mahalaxmi Race Course: Situated in Mahalaxmi, this racecourse
is one of the best in the world. The racing season is for six months
from October to April. It attracts huge crowds for heavy betting.
Nehru Planetarium and Science Centre: This Sience Centre
is named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime-Minister.
It is situated in Worli. It has a computer laboratory, mobile science
exhibition units, a heritage hall, an auditorium, inflatable dome
planetarium, science library and a children's science park. The
sky-show at the planetarium is very interesting with it's narration,
sound effects and slide projections which combines entertainment
with education. It has a library containing a large collection of
books on astronomy, astrophysics and space sciences.
The Prince of Wales Museum: This museum stands not too far
from the Gateway of India. It has a priceless collection of art,
sculpture, china and other antics. Carefully presereved, this mid-Victorian
Gothic style building built in 1904 with beautiful gardens surrounding
it, is worth visiting in Mumbai.
Taraporewala Aquarium: Situated on the Marine Drive, this
aquarium has fish in varying shapes, sizes and colour. It's a delight
for children as well as grown-ups.
Victoria Gardens (Veermata Jeejabai Bhonsle Udyan): These
botanical and zoological gardens have an interesting collection
of flora and fauna. Apart from these, it also has a beautiful gateway,
an arched architctural screen and a museum building in the Greco-Roman
Style. A large stone elephant at the entrance is also worth seeing.
These gardens are situated in Byculla.
How to Reach Mumbai
By Air: Bombay's International Airport is at Sahar (30 kms)
and Domestic Airport at Santacruz, 26 km. Most of the International
Airlines, Indian Airlines Vayudoot & many other private airlines
touch Bombay and connect it with the major cities of India and the
world.
By Rail: Bombay is the headquarters for both western &
Central Railways. Regular train services connect Bombay with all
major towns and cities in India.
BY Road: Mumbai is connected by good motorable road to:
Pune 163 km
Nasik 185 km
Mahabaleshwar 239 km
Shirdi 307 km
Aurangabad 392 km
Vadodara 432 km
Ahmedabad 545 kms
Panaji 597 kms
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