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Mumbai Travel Guide
 Mumbai
was given by Portuguese as dowry to Charles II of England when he married Catherine.
The group of seven island was leased to the East India Company who offered freedom
of business and religion to persons who came and settled here. Initially a few
Parsis and Gujarati came but soon a sizeable population began to thrive here.
This was way back in the 17th century. Today also Mumbai is a city of
migrants. People from all over the country have come and settled here. This gives
the society of Mumbai a multi-lingual and multi-cultural colour.
In the
18th century Mumbai grew rapidly and it also became one of the leading centers
for the activists in the freedom struggle. Britishers played their role by shifting
the presidency from Surat to Bombay, the former name of Mumbai. Also, the first
railway line on which train moved was laid between Bombay and Thane.
Bombay played a formative role in shaping the freedom struggle. It hosted the
first Indian National Congress and was also a venue for the declaration of 'Quit
India' by Gandhiji. Today Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. Bombay was re-named
as Mumbai in 1996.
It is a city which never sleeps, its streets
are never empty. The factories and mills of operate day and night to meet the
growing demands, their efforts has made Mumbai the commercial capital of India.
The marvelous natural port of Mumbai is fit for handling an ever expanding
world trade. The city situated on the edge of Arabian sea has some thing or other
to offer to every body but one has to struggle to achieve that and one who is
left behind parishes in the race of life in Mumbai with no one to care for.
Places of Interest in Mumbai
Town Hall
With its columns and tall Grecian porticos, this structure
has been the foundation of the Library Society of Mumbai which moved into the
Town Hall in 1830, soon after which a union was effected with the Royal Asiatic
Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Gateway of India
What could be more appropriate a beginning than the 'entrance' to the port of
Mumbai? The ceremonial arch was built in 1927 to Commemorate the visit of King
George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in 1911.
University
Buildings
Founded by Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Ready money, after whom is
named the earlier of the two structures, was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott.
 Bombay
High Court
This blue-basalt building in early English Gothic style was
designed by Col. J. A. Fuller. It has central tower standing almost 180 ft.
Chowpatty Beach (GIRGAUM)
Situated at the northern end of
Marine Drive, it is a stretch of sandy beach and attracts hordes of people during
the weekends and on holidays.
Juhu Beach
JUHU Situated
30 km from the city, it is a crowded beach with residential apartments and bungalows
surrounding it. It seems as if the entire population of the area descends on the
beach for a breath of fresh air!.
How
to Reach Mumbai
Air
Mumbai is an international
airport. Many international airlines operate flights to Mumbai from various parts
of the world. Indian Airlines and many private airlines connect Mumbai with all
major tourist centres in India.
Rail
Mumbai is the headquarters
of the Cent6ral and Western Railways. Regualr trains connect it with all major
cities like Aghamedabad, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Calcutta, Delhi, Goa,
Hyderabad, Jaipur, Madras, Nagapur and Trivandrum.
Road
Mumbai
is connected by good motorable roads with all major tourist centres
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