The city
of Mumbai (also known as Bombay) originally consisted of seven islands, namely Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Woman's Island, Wadala, Mahim,
Parel, and Matunga-Sion. This group of islands, which
have since been joined together by a series of
reclamations, formed part of the kingdom of Ashoka, the
famous Emperor of India. The period between October and
February is the most pleasant time to visit Mumbai, when
the city enjoys a balmy season of blue skies and a cool
breeze.
Hotel
Le Royal Meridien
Address: Ascort Centre, Sahar airport road Andheri
East, Mumbai
Rooms:
171 Rooms
Location: 1 km. from Sahar Airport,
4 kms. from Andheri Railway Station.
The 'Gateway of
India' was build to commemorate the landing of King George V and
Queen Mary in 1911. The design, by the English architect Wittet, is
based on the 16th century Gujarat style.
Barely a stone's
throw from the Gateway of India is the Prince of Wales Museum. It
boasts a good collection of ancient Indus Valley artifacts dating
back to 2000 BC, plus some priceless Tibetan and Nepali Art.
also known as Netaji
Subhash Road, a modern promenade by the sea, the jostling crowds in
the cool of the evening can be so great that the newcomer may well
imgine that an important festival is being celebrated.
Malabar Hill
Rajabai Tower
Crawford Market
Malabar Hill is the heighest point in the Mumbai. The visitor cannot
do better than to start off his or her visit with a view of Bombay
from Malabar Hill.
Located in the
gardens of Mumbai University, Rajabai Clock Tower consists of 5
elaborately decorated storeys. The tower is 280 ft. in height
commanding a fine view of the city.
Crawford Market, also
known as Jyotiba Phule Market, situated at the junction of Dadabhoy
Naoroji Road and Carnac Road.You can buy almost anything from here.
How to reach
Mumbai
By Air
By Rail
By Bus
Mumbai has more
flights connecting it than even the national capital New Delhi.
All major airlines fly to and from Mumbai to most of the
important cities of the world.
Central Railways runs services to the east and north, the
Western Railways also runs trains to North India from Churchgate
and Central stations
If you would like to travel by bus within India, most long
distance buses leave from the State Transport Terminal located
opposite Mumbai's Central Railway Station.
Events in Mumbai
Ganesh Chaturthi
Diwali
Gudi Padva
Ganesh chaturthi is
the one of The Mumbai's most famous festival .The festival is
Celebrated in the month of August/September, celebrations continue
over a period of 10 days. On the last day, gigantic statues of
Ganpati as Ganesh are carried out in processions with loud chants of
"Ganpati Bapa Moriya," to be submerged in the sea this process is
known as visarjan.
Held in October / November, Deepawali or Diwali is perhaps most
important indian festival,celebrated all over the country. Diwali,
the festival of lights ,commemorates Lord Rama's return to his
kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile. The word
Deepawali literally means rows of diyas (clay lamps).
Held in March/April
depending on the Hindu calendar. Gudi Padva is the Maharashtrian New
Year, which is dedicated to Sahalivan who was a potter's son but
went on to overthrow the Gupta Dynasty of Malwa. Gudi Padva also
marks the beginning of the Hindu Solar year.
Culture
A resident of
Mumbai is called a Mumbaikar or Bombayite. Mumbai is India's
most liberal minded and cosmopolitan city, embracing many
concepts which would be taboo in other places in India. Mumbai
residents celebrate Western and Indian celebrations and
festivals with great fanfare. Festivals and celebrations are
observed by residents of all communities and religions.Mumbai is
the birthplace of Indian cinema, with the oldest film shot here
in 1896. Mumbai also boasts of large number of cinemas,
including Asia's largest IMAX dome theatre, which feature
mainstream Bollywood and Hollywood films. Besides cinemas, the
city also hosts various plays and cultural performances. There
are also two art galleries: The Jehangir Art Gallery and The
National Gallery of Modern Art and a museum, The Prince of Wales
Museum in South Mumbai. Built in 1833, the Asiatic Society of
Bombay is the oldest public library in the city.
Weather
The period
between October and February is the most pleasant time to visit
Mumbai, when the city enjoys a balmy season of blue skies and a
cool breeze. From March, the temperature gradually rises and the
humidity reaches saturation point. It is very hot just before
the monsoon rains break in mid-June. The rains last until
September.
Last Minute Guide
Shopping At Mumbai
Shopping in Mumbai is
a nice experience .Zaveri Bazar offers excellent range of jewellery
items. For colourful and innovative carpets one should visit to
Mereweather Road behind Taj Mahal Hotel.For glamorous items,the
ideal places are: Kemps Corner, Warden Road, Breach Candy and Napean
Sea Road.The main areas for getting good clothes are around Colaba
Causeway and Fashion Street, which stretches along the Cross and
Azad Maidans. Breach Candy and Kemps Corner, down the hill from the
Hanging Gardens are also popular for their trendy clothes.
Cuisines of Mumbai
Mumbai, the
country's most cosmopolitan city, is a good place for food lovers .
What makes Mumbai particularly enticing is you can enjoy in its
restaurants many of the top local specialties from India's other
c uisine areas. And, although Mumbai has borrowed many dishes from
other regions, it does have some interesting specialties of its own.
Famous specialties of Mumbai are: Dhan Sak, Khicheri ,Min Vela Curry
,Bhel Puri,Bombay Duck.
Hospitals in Mumbai
Banks/Money Changers
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Jaslok Hospital,15Dr
G Deshmukh Marg Bhulabai Desai Road
