GATEWAY OF INDIA 
The Gateway of India, which graces the locally known Apollo Bunder Pier, was designed by George Witiet to commemorate George V and Queen Mary's visit to India in 191 1. It was inspired by 16th Century Gujarati architecture. From here one can take launch cruises. A launch service is also available to take people on expeditions to the 6th Century Caves of Elephanta. Nearest station is Churchgate (Western Railway).


PRINCE OF WALES MUSEUM 
The PrinceofWales Museum was designed by George Wittet and completed in 1914. Built in the grand Indo-Saracenic style from locally quarried yellow and blue basalt and topped with a Bijapur style dome, it stands in beautiful gardens. Nearest station is Churchgate (Western Railway) or C.S.T (V.T) (Central Railway)
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RAJABAI CLOCK TOWERS 
One of Mumbai's outstanding landmarks, the Rajabai Clock Tower is stuated in the gardens of Mumbai University. Based on plans by George Gilbert Scott and completed in the 1870's, it is said to have been inspired by Giotto's Campanile in Florence. It houses the University Library, which was endowed by a Hindu businessman, Premchand Raichand, in memory of his mother Rajabai. It is 280 feet tall with five storeys and at a height of 30 feet, there are eight statues representing the Indian castes. The tower clock is reported to have played 16 tunes including'Rule Britannia'. Nearest station is Churchgate (Western Railway).

FLORA FOUNTAIN 
Also known as Hutatma Chowk, Flora Fountain is a statue of the Roman Goddess of Spring erected in 1869 in memory of British Governor Sir Bartle Frere. Frere was responsible for the demolition of the Fort walls in 1864. It remains a major downtown landmark in Mumbai's business centre. Nearest station is Churchgate (Western Railway).



    
  

MARINE DRIVE
This is Mumbai's pride. It is a popular promenade and is Mumbai's favourite spot for watching the sun setting over the Arabian Sea. It is fondly called the "Queen's Necklace" because of the dramatic curve of its streetlights at night. Horse drawn Victoria rides are available from either ends of the promenade. Nearest station is Churchgate (Western Railway).

VICTORIA TERMINUS
V.T is now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (C.S.T) and is Mumbai's architectural masterpiece. It is said that in the 17th century the Portuguese used to hang their criminals in the station's vicinity. This solid Gothic structure was designed in 1878 by F. W. Stevens and cost 1.6 million rupees to build. The statue atop the dome and the intriguing figures of animals and birds represent 'Progress' and 'Prosperity'- It is the headquarters of the Central Railway system consisting of 14 platforms.It offers passenger amenities and also operates local trains.

 
1. Gateway of India

2. Assembly Hall

3. Sachiwalaya

4. Nariman Point

5. Oberoi Hotel

6. Raja Bai Tower

7. Air India Building

8. Marine Drive

9. Girgaon Chowpati Beach

10.Jain Temple

11.Jinnah House (Governor House)

12.Kamala Nehru Park

13.Boot House

14.Hanging Garden

15.Tower Of Silence

16.Shree Mahalaxmi Temple

17.Taraporewala Fish Aquarium

18.Prince Of Wales Museum

19.World Trade Centre (sunday Closed)

20.Hutatma Chowk

21.Jahangir Art Gallery

SUBURBAN

22. Haji Ali (Tomb)

23. Race Course

24. Nehru Planetorum

25. Nehru Science Centre

26. Shivaji Park

27. Siddhi Vinayak Temple

28. Airport

29. Aarey Milk Dairy

30. Chhota Kashmir (Observation Post)

31. Film City (out Door)

32. Film Stars Bungalows

33. Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple (ISKON)

34. Juhu Beach


 
 
 
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