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Most
of the people who arrive in Bombay have stars in their eyes. The
commercial capital of India promises different things to different
individuals. Situated on the western coast of India, Bombay is best
visited in the winter months from November to March. In the past
Gateway of India used to be the arrival point for visitors from
the west. Today the Gateway of India is synonymous with Bombay.
This landmark of Bombay is a must visit of the city. It was built
way back in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen
Mary for the Delhi Durbar. For the historians a visit to the Prince
of Wales Museum is a must.
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Tourist
Destinations: There are a number of tourist attractions in
Mumbai. A must visit is the the Gateway of India ,Prince of Wales
Museum,Haji Ali Mosque, Town Hall, and many more the following are... |
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The
Gateway is built from yellow Kharodi basalt and reinforced concrete.
The central dome is 48 feet in diameter and 83 feet above ground
at its highest point. The whole harbour front was realigned in order
to come in line with a planned esplanade which would sweep down
to the centre of the town.
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The Haji
Ali shrine is located on a small island on the Arabian Sea. There
is a walkway which connects the shore to the shrine. This walkway
is the only way to enter the shrine and it can be used only during
low tides. High tides and monsoon rains completely cover the walkway.
Inside the shrine there is a courtyard which normally sports a festive,
talkative atmosphere.
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| This
pleasantly neo-classical building now houses the library of the
Asiatic Society, as well as a small museum. The latter contains
statues of some 19th century governors of Bombay, some British scholars
and administrators and two Indian philanthropists and an Indian
scholar. |
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Prince
of Wales Museum of Western India, Bombay The Prince of Wales Museum
was established to commemorate the Crown Prince's visit to Bombay
in 1905. The future George V laid the foundation stone and work
began on the building which was designed and built to represent
the ancient and medieval architectural styles of western India.
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Juhu
Beach is also a bourgeois paradise, filled to the gills with screaming
children, courting couples and rowdy adolescents. If you want a
more fancy excursion, however, retreat behind Juhu's many five star
hotels, for a steaming cup of coffee and a splendid view of the
coast. The most popular of these beachfront hotels are the Sun and
Sand and Holiday Inn. The government run Juhu Centaur also has a
24 hour coffee shop with a view of the sea. |
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Domestic
and international airlines connect Mumbai with all parts of the
country and the world. By Rail. Mumbai is connected to almost every
city and town of the country by rail. And Mumbai is well connected
to all major towns and cities of the country with a network of national
and state highways.
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