Sightseeing
Once you are in Mumbai, the list of sites to visit is endless.
First of all the twinkling lights from the skyscrapers itself
will keep your eyes wide open with excitement and wonder.
And to add up to your excitement you have a number of sites
to visit that could be teamed up as historical sites, contemporary
wonders, archaeological sites, religious sites and natural
wonders. The Gateway of India is the main attraction
of Mumbai city. Built to commemorate the visit of King George
V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in the year 1911,
this massive historical monument makes a must visit during
your Mumbai sightseeing. Moreover, there are sites like
the Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial, Prince of Wales
Museum, Marine Drive and Juhu that give you the feeling
of being in the commercial capital of India. The gardens
like the Hanging Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden
will provide you the much needed rest between your sightseeing
trips and the Chowpatty gives you the view of one
of the most happening beaches of Mumbai.
Excursions
And if you get tired of visiting sites in Mumbai and want
to get away from the city to spend some time in tranquility,
move out to visit the many cool and calm destinations around
the city. This would include the thrilling caves of Elephanta,
the Karla caves, the unique Kanheri caves and the best
known hill stations of Mumbai, Matheran and Lonavla.
All these places make the favourite destination not only
for the tourists who visit Mumbai but also for the local
people who come here on holidays and vacations.
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