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Mumbai,
previously known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of
Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most
populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population over
20 million. Along with the neighbouring urban areas, including the cities of
Navi Mumbai and Thane, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the
world. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour.
In 2009, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It is also the wealthiest
city in India, and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West or Central
Asia.
The nearest
airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji
International Airport, the primary international airport serving the
Mumbai Metropolitan Area. One can hire a taxi or auto from the airport to
the important
tourist attractions been listed below.
Mumbai
Attractions
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Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is a monument built during the British Raj in
Mumbai, India. It is located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area
in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. The structure is a basalt
arch, 26 metres high.
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Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court at Mumbai, Maharashtra, is one of the oldest High
Courts of India with jurisdiction over the states of Maharashtra and Goa,
and, the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
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Essel World
EsselWorld is a theme park owned by Pan India Paryatan Pvt. Ltd.. It is
situated in Gorai, Mumbai, India and was established in 1986. EsselWorld
along with its counterparts, Water Kingdom, are stretched over 64 acres
of land.
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Haji Ali Dargah
The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah located on an islet off the
coast of Worli in the Southern part of Mumbai. Near the heart of the
city proper, the dargah is one of the most recognisable landmarks of
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Elephanta Caves
The Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta
Island, or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres to the east of the
city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. |
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Elephanta Island
Elephanta Island (also called Gharapuri Island or place of caves or Pory
Island) is one of a number of islands in Mumbai Harbour, east of Mumbai,
India. |
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Prince of Wales Museum
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly Prince of
Wales Museum of Western India, is the main museum in Mumbai, formerly
Bombay. |
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Sanjay Gandhi National
Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, previously Borivali National Park, is a
large protected area in the northern part of suburban Mumbai city in
Maharashtra State in India. |
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Kanheri
Caves
The Kanheri Caves constitute a group of rock-cut monuments that are
located north of Borivali on the western outskirts of Mumbai, India. |
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Siddhivinayak Temple
The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to
Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. It
was originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on November 19,
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Juhu Beach
One of the most famous Indian beaches located close to Mumbai. This
beach is known to be the one of the most-visited beaches of India and is
situated in 'Ville Parle'.
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