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Attractions Elephanta Caves Accessed by boat from the Gateway of India, the Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent rock-cut temple complex is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is believed to have been first excavated in the 8th century. Hanging Gardens, Kamala Nehru Park and Parsi Tower of Silence The Hanging Gardens (correctly known as the Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens), Kamala Nehru Park and the Parsi Tower of Silence are all located on Malabar Hill, an exclusive residential area of Mumbai. The formal Hanging Gardens were built in 1880 above a series of reservoirs. Across the road, Kamala Nehru Park offers spectacular views over the city, while the nearby Tower of Silence is where the Parsis perform their last rites. Kanheri Caves In the forest of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the Kanheri Caves provide an intriguing glimpse of Buddhist India. The 109 isolated caves, chiseled out of the volcanic rock between the 1st century BC and the 9th century AD, were used by Buddhist monks for meditation and worship. One of the largest caves features a colossal standing Buddha, 7 meters (23 feet) high, on each side of the entrance, a colonnade of 34 pillars and a huge shrine, all carved from the stone. The whole area features inscriptions in Sanskrit, Devnagri and Brahmi script. Bandra Bandstand The Bandstand Promenade is a kilometer long walkway along the sea on the west side of Bandra, a suburb of Mumbai, India. Less than a decade old, it is simultaneously a popular hang out spot, a jogging track and a park. Bandstand Promenade The promenade starts from St.Andrew's Church and ends at Lands End -- which it literally is -- a protrusion of land surrounded by the sea. Visible along the promenade are expensive bungalows and flats, some of which belong to Bollywood movie stars like Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, John Abraham, Shabana Azmi, Rekha among others. Mahalaxmi Racecourse From November to April, horse races take place every Sunday at Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Big races such as the Indian Derby are an important occasion in Mumbai's social calendar. Out of season, the racecourse is popular with walkers and joggers, and horseback rides can be arranged here. Victoria Terminus Victoria Terminus (now known as Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus) is the headquarters of Central Railways, with a thousand trains leaving the station every day. Architecturally one of the world�s finest stations, this magnificent Raj-era monument was completed in 1887, and its features include vaulted roofs, Gothic spires, flying buttresses, exquisite friezes and a massive central dome. Chowpatty Beach and Marine Drive Chowpatty Beach comes alive each evening, with ferries, wheels, carousels, pony rides, gymnasts, monkey shows, astrologers and stalls selling Mumbai�s famously satisfying fast food, such as crunchy puffed rice snacks and spicy potato cakes. The beach parallels Marine Drive � one of Mumbai�s most popular promenades, especially at sunset. Marine Drive is also known as the Queen's Necklace because if viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls. It is also the world's largest viewing gallery and hence has been a host to a number of events that take place along the promenade. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum The Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum is a house that served as the Mumbai headquarters of Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 to 1934. In 1921 he staged a four-day fast here, in order to restore peace to the city. Exhibits in the quiet, three-story home explains his legendary life. Prince of Wales Museum The Prince of Wales Museum (now known as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum) is Mumbai�s top museum and arguably the best in India. Offering an extensive and accessible introduction to Indian history and culture, highlights include sculptures of Hindu deities, Buddhist thangkas from Nepal and Tibet, more than 2,000 miniature paintings representing India�s various schools of art, and ancient Indus Valley artifacts that date back to 2000 BC. Chor Bazaar Chor Bazaar is an area in South Mumbai famous for its second-hand goods. Although the name Chor means "thief" in Hindi, the name is actually a corruption of the word Shore which means noise. The area is one of the tourist attractions of the city. It is a basically an "organized" flea market, where one has to rummage through dirt to find treasures. Linking Road Linking road extends from Bandra to Santa Cruz. It is famous for its shopping. People from all over Mumbai and outside come to shop on Linking Road. One can find everything from international brands to fakes to cheap Chinese goods here. There is a mix of departmental stores, brand outlets, streetside carts and regular shops that sell mainly clothes and accessories. One can also find many restaurants and cafes dotted along the miles long stretch of this road. Weekend or multi-day excursions The Concierge is able to arrange weekend or multi-day excursions to numerous near by popular destinations elsewhere in India, such as Lonavala and Goa. |
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