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 Mumbai
could well be any other metropolitan city in the world. With its
skyscraper-filled skyline, it competes for glimpses reminiscent of
Manhattan. However, that is where the comparison ends, for the integral
part of Mumbai lives and works at sea level and at the street level in
its old crumbling homes flanking narrow lanes and even narrower
by-lanes. Places of Interest Elephanta Island Caves The Elephanta Caves are a great tourist attraction in the vicinity of the large Mumbai metropolis. The Elephanta Island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai. These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century CE. The Elephanta Island was so named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island. These rock cut temples dedicated to Shiva Mahadeva are rich in sculptural content. Motor Launch take passengers from Appollo Bunder near the Gateway of India. Prince of Wales Museum Barely a stone's throw from the Gateway of India is the Prince of Wales Museum, a magnificent, but somewhat strange structure, built in a confluence of Gothic and Moorish styles, and crowned by a sparkling white dome. It boasts a good collection of ancient Indus Valley artifacts dating back to 2000 BC, plus some priceless Tibetan and Nepali Art. There is an entire gallery devoted to Buddhist tankha scrolls and another to Tibetan bronzes, but the chief attraction here is the collection of over 2000 miniature paintings from the various art schools of India. Gateway of India The 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-colored basalt, the gateway was designed by George Wittet, inspired by 16th century Gujarat Style. The Changing light of the rising and setting sun gives varied hues of gold, russet and pink to the imposing arch. Historically, the Gateway holds greater significance as the last of the British troops left Independent India by sea, marched through its portals. Victoria Terminus One of the finest examples of high Victorian Gothic architecture, it is the headquarters of the Central Railways and is one of the finest, Railway stations in the World. Marine Drive This sweeping Queen's Necklace, flickering with a thousand lights at night turns into the main thoroughfare linking Malabar Hill- and the northern parts of the island- to the southernmost points of Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Nariman Point and Fort. Access by Air Mumbai has an international and domestic airport. It has regular flights to all the major Indian cities. Access by Rail Regular train services connect Mumbai to all the major cities in India. Access by Road Mumbai's National Highway connects it to the major cities of India. Detailed Itinerary & Price will be
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