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The Mumbai sights are concentrated in the vicinity of the Fort District and downtown. Rich in history and culture, the downtown features structures built in the Hindu and Saracen styles, characteristic of Mumbai, and historical buildings from the colonial era. |
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| Located southeast of the Fort District and overlooking the ocean, this huge monument is a celebrated landmark. Erected in 1911 in commemoration of King George IV∏s visit, the Gujarat-style gate recalls the era of colonial rule and has a capacity of nearly 600 beneath it. You∏ll find docks for the ferries to Elephanta Island and other bay cruises. |
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24 hrs. |
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Free |
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A 20-min. walk from Churchgate Railway Station |
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| One of the most prominent museums in India, the Prince of Wales exhibits exquisite painted miniatures of Hindu deities and Muslim stone sculptures unearthed in various places in India and beyond. The blend of Hindu and Saracen architecture and the surrounding gardens are highly recommended. A recorded Japanese commentary is available. |
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10:15AM - 6PM |
| Admission |
Rs300 |
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15-min. walk from Churchgate Railway Station |
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| This prestigious university opened in 1874. The finely decorated building was designed by English architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. Rajabai Clock Tower here is in the Gothic style. |
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| Hours |
24 hrs. |
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Free |
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5 min. walk from Churchgate Railway Station |
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| The largest railway station in Mumbai, this terminus was listed as a Unesco World Heritage in 2004. Epitomizing the Gothic style, the building has many admirers. |
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5 min. by taxi from Churchgate Railway Station |
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Mani Bhavan is where Mahatma Gandhi, who led the independence movement in India, lived from 1917 to 1934. It is open to the public as the Mahatma Gandhi Museum.
Situated in a quiet residential area northeast of Malabar Hill, the house has been preserved as it was. It maintains the atmosphere of the days when Gandhi lived there. The museum displays photos and articles left by Gandhi, and it houses a library of Gandhi-related books that are used by researchers. |
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9:30AM to 6:30PM |
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Free |
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5 min. by taxi from Grant Road Station |
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| Wild birds and small animals are protected and bred in this national park. Attractions include Kanheri Cave Temple and the Lion Safari Park. A special bus is available to tour the Lion Safari Park. Visitors are recommended join a tour in Mumbai, because access by public transit is poor. |
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7:30AM - 6:30PM |
| Fare |
Rs10 |
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75 min. by commuter train from Churchgate Railway Station to Borivili, and then 15 min. by taxi from the station |
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| Kanheri Cave Temple in Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a famous cultural heritage of Mumbai. It was built between the 2nd and 9th centuries, and consists of 109 Buddhist caves. The top of the temple commands a panoramic view of the extensive jungle. |
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9AM - 5:30PM |
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Rs2 |
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20 min. by taxi from the entrance of Sanjay Gandhi National Park |
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