Mumbai Trip

 


Mumbai was like a wonderland to me. The following places I visited in Mumbai:

• Global Vipassana Pagoda – A magnificent Buddhist shrine inaugurated by former President of India Pratibha Patil on 8 February 2009.

• Siddhivinayak Temple – The famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is also one of the richest temples in India.

• Marine Drive – Mumbai’s iconic curved coastal boulevard, often called the Queen’s Necklace because of its glowing string of streetlights at night.

• Mahalakshmi Temple – One of Mumbai’s most revered temples, dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, the central deity of the Devi Mahatmyam. It was built in 1831 by Dhakji Dadaji, a Hindu merchant.

• Haji Ali Dargah – A historic Muslim shrine known for its mesmerizing location, architectural beauty, and spiritual significance.

• Bandra–Worli Sea Link – The fourth longest bridge in India, after Bhupen Hazarika Setu, Dibang River Bridge, and Mahatma Gandhi Setu.

• Gateway of India – The city’s most iconic monument, built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India.

• The Taj Mahal Palace – A historic luxury hotel and the first in India to have electricity, American fans, German elevators, Turkish baths, and English butlers.

• Elephanta Caves – An impressive network of rock-cut caves with sculptures dedicated mainly to Lord Shiva, along with a few Buddhist carvings. They are located on Elephanta Island (Gharapuri), 10 km east of Mumbai in the Arabian Sea.

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic railway terminus designed by British architectural engineer Frederick William Stevens, based on an initial concept by Axel Haig, in an exuberant Italian Gothic style.

• Gateway of India – The city’s most iconic monument, built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India.

• The Taj Mahal Palace – A historic luxury hotel and the first in India to have electricity, American fans, German elevators, Turkish baths, and English butlers.

• Elephanta Caves – An impressive network of rock-cut caves with sculptures dedicated mainly to Lord Shiva, along with a few Buddhist carvings. They are located on Elephanta Island (Gharapuri), 10 km east of Mumbai in the Arabian Sea.

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic railway terminus designed by British architectural engineer Frederick William Stevens, based on an initial concept by Axel Haig, in an exuberant Italian Gothic style.

• Juhu Beach – The longest and most popular family beach in Mumbai. A year-round tourist spot and a favourite location for film shoots, it becomes especially crowded on weekends and public holidays. The food court at the main entrance is famous for classic Mumbai street food like bhelpuri, pani puri, and sev puri. Walking on the sand at Juhu Beach was a wonderful experience.

• Prithvi Theatre – One of Mumbai’s most renowned theatres, built by Shashi Kapoor and his wife Jennifer Kapoor.

• Mount Mary Church – Also known as the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, this beautiful Roman Catholic basilica is located in Bandra.

• Babulnath Mandir – An ancient Shiva temple situated on a small hillock near Girgaon Chowpatty. It is one of the oldest temples in Mumbai, dedicated to Shiva as the Lord of the Babul tree.

• Girgaon Chowpatty – A popular public beach along the Queen’s Necklace on Marine Drive, served by Charni Road railway station.


I enjoyed a delicious pizza with a milkshake at Pizza By The Bay, an Italian restaurant near Marine Drive. Later, I had dinner at Gajalee, a well-known seafood restaurant.


I loved seeing the sea and riding on a ship for the first time. For dinner, I had Rumali Roti with Butter Chicken at Bade Miyan, a very popular and iconic restaurant in South Mumbai.


I had fish at Mahesh Lunch Home, a seafood specialty restaurant and one of the most popular seafood restaurant chains in India.


I visited the Arabian Sea, which offers some of the best views of Mumbai. I also saw several famous residences:

• Antilia – Residence of Mukesh Ambani

• Gulita – Isha Ambani’s bungalow

• Janki Kutir – Home of Kaifi Azmi and Shaukat Azmi

• Mannat – Shah Rukh Khan’s residence

• Galaxy Apartments – Salman Khan’s residence

• Pratiksha – Amitabh Bachchan’s residence

• Jalsa – Another residence of the Bachchan family


ABOUT MUMBAI

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the largest city of India and a densely populated city on India's west coast. Mumbai is the entertainment capital of India and home to Bollywood. Mumbai is also the fashion capital of India. The city is replete with a large number of fashion industries.  This city is called as 'The City Of Dreams' because the migrants from every part of the country move to the city every day in search of a better life. It has the number of millionaires and billionaires among all the Indian cities.   




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