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Prime Attraction :
Gateway Of India - Juhu Beach - Marine Drive -
Elephanta Caves |
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Mumbai, till recently called
Bombay, is the capital city of Maharashtra.
The only British monarch to visit India, King
George V, first set foot on Indian soil at
Mumbai in 1911. To commemorate his visit,
the Gateway to India, Mumbai's best known
landmark, was completed in 1927. An alluring
mixture of races and cultures, the pulsating
city is on the move. Its famed Bollywood churns
out more movies than any in the world.
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| With most premier multinational and national
corporate houses headquartered here, it remains
the bastion of free enterprise. It is a major
manufacturing and trading centre for everything
from garments, pharmaceuticals and toiletries
to cars and cosmetics. Its international airport
and seaport are the busiest in the country
and handle virtually 50% of all India's foreign
trade. The coastline of Maharashtra, stretching
720 km, provides for exciting water sports,
sun bathing on golden sands, exploring grand
fortresses, temples and churches, and discovering
tiny, remote villages. |
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| The vast Arabian sea expanding beyond the
coastlines has a mesmeric charm to offer and
the main beaches in the state are Chaul, Murudi-Janjira,
Kashid, Ganpatipule, Manori island, Mandwa-Kihim
and Dahanu-Bordi, etc. Mumbai is an exhilarating
city fuelled by entrepreneurial energy, determination
and dreams. Its skyscraper-filled skyline
and busy work culture could belong to any
metropolis in the world. |
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Prime
Attractions
Gateway Of India |
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ceremonial arch was built in 1927 to commemorate
the visit of King George V and queen Mary for the
Delhi Durbar in 1911. Constructed in honey-coloured
basalt, the gateway was designed by George Witte,
inspired by 16th century Gujarat style. |
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Juhu Beach |
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| Situated
30 km from the city, this crowded beach with residential
apartments and bungalows seems to contain the entire
population of the area. The central part has food
stalls, similar to Chowpatty. And a lot more, in
terms of fun-rides for children. |
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| Beyond
the city are the relatively unspoilt, secluded beaches
at Versova, Madh Island, Marve, Manori and Gorai.
The beaches at Madh and Marve have their dangerous
spots which are marked by signboards. The spots
further ahead, Gorai and Manori, two fishing villages,
are accessible by ferry. |
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Marine Drive |
One
of the most popular attractions of Mumbai
- Marine Drive shares
the shoreline of the Arabian Sea, stretching from
the Nariman Point till the Malabar Hills. It was
built in 1920.
One can enjoy a simple solitary walk along the beach
or converse with friends, there will always be someone
to entertain you with their monkey's tricks and
dance or you can take advantage of horse riding
or traveling on camel back. |
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| The
night lights in the streets are arranged in such
fashion that they resemble a women's jewellery,
dubbing it as the Queen's Necklace. |
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