Mumbai Tour
HOTEL FOUR SEASONS
MUMBAI TOUR
Gateway of India: The Englishman Wittet designed the most dominant figure on Apollo Bunder in 16th century Gujarat style, to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. The Gateway of India is composed of a central hall with great archways and side halls, which can accommodate 600 people
- Taraporewala Aquarium: Opened in 1951, this aquarium has interesting specimens of marine and fresh water fish. A pipeline sea water directly from the sea for the marine life. Address: N. Subhash Road, Mumbai - 400200. Tel: 26510151(Fishery Survey of India). Timings: 1000 hrs. to 1900 hrs. (Daily except Monday). Enter Fee: Rs.4/- (Adult), Rs.2/- (Child)
- Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan : Formerly known as Victoria Gardens, these are beautifully laid out gardens in the busy heartland of the city. It also houses the Mumbai Zoo. Address: Dr.Ambedkar Road, Byculla (East), Mumbai -400027.Tel: 23725799, 23723578. Fax: 23759821. Timings: 0900 hrs.to 1800 hrs. (Daily except Wednesday). Entry Fee: Rs.4/- (Adult) Rs.2/- (Child).
- Nehru Planetarium: The high –rise corncob of the cylindrical Nehru Centre, houses a planetarium convention centre and concert movie auditorium. The planetarium recreates an image of the sky as seen from anywhere on the earth, at any time-past, present or future. Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli Mumbai -400018. Tel: 24964676-80, 24920510. Timings: Daily show except Mondays: 1500 hrs.(English),1200 hrs &1630 hrs. (Hindi) and 1330 hrs. (Marathi). Entry Fee: Rs. 25/- (Adult) Rs.15/-(Child).
- The Hanging Gardens: Located at the Malabar Hill adjoins the Sir Pherozshah Mehta Gardens. It is also known as the Kamla Nehru Park (popularly known as the "the Hanging Gardens") where the visitors can witness a spectacular view of the skyscrapers and the serene beaches in Bombay. At the night, one can walk down the Marine Drive with the glittering streetlights and lighting looks like "the Queen's Necklace."
- Priyadarshini Park: Amidst the dense jungle of Malabar Hill, the Priyadarshini Park has a large jogging park, a fully equipped gym, a health club and numerous tennis courts.
- Mahalakshmi: This station in Bombay is famous for the Mahalakshmi Temple visited by millions of devotees every year. Nearby are the Mahalakshmi Race-course and the 500-year old Muslim shrine, the Haji Ali's Tomb, which stands amidst the sea in its pristine white hue.
- Crawford Market: Also known by another name Jyotiba Phule Market was built in 1871. Here you can get fresh vegetables; fruit, fish, meat and poultry, flowers and provisions are sold.
- Flora Fountain: Built in Gothic Style, it is also known as Hutatma Chowk and is located at the junction of Mahatma Gandhi Road, Dadabhoy Naoroji Road and Veer Nariman Road. The University, the old Secretariat and the Gateway of India are the major landmarks nearby this fountain.
- Prince of Wales Museum: Built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture of Western India that dates back to 15th and 16th centuries. The museum encloses Art, Natural History, and Archaeological Sections apart from other specialized small sections.
- Jehangir Art Gallery: The modern Jehangir Art Gallery built in 1952 is the famous venue for art and photographic exhibitions and ably promotes modern Indian painting and sculpture.
The other tourist places in Mumbai is Juhu Beach, Marve and Manori Beach, the fishing village Trombay, Powai Lake, Vihar Lake, Aarey Milk Colony, Sanjay Gandhi National Park at Borivli, Kanheri Caves, Chowpati Beach, Taraporewala Aquarium and Nehru Planetarium and Science Center.
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