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Chowpatty Beach
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white sandy beach is very attractive. The Chowpatty beach, like all the beaches
of Mumbai, gets busiest during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, when small and
very large sized idols of Lord Ganesh are immersed in the sea. It has also witnessed
some significant events in India's contemporary history. A number of important
'Quit India' rallies were conducted here during the Independence movement. Beach
is a favourite evening gathering place for Mumbaites. The erected statue of
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak at this beach mark the spot where this great nationalist
leader was cremated in 1920. The authorities dispersed the Koli Fishing community
and the roundabouts, Ferris wheels, shooting, galleries and card games that
gave the beach much of its charm at night. The beach is a favourite place for
couples and families, balloon sellers, nut vendors and beach entertainers. Access
to the beach at night is prohibited after 12.30a.m.
Address: Juhu, Mumbai, 400 007
Malabar Hill
The poshest area of Mumbai, Malabar Hill has attractive residences, including
the Chief Minister's house and a palatial state guest house. It has several
attractions in and around it. On the main road climbing Malabar Hill is a gaudy
Jain Temple, built in 1904. It is dedicated to the Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankar.
Address: Near Marine Drive, Mumbai, 400006
Towers of Silence
This is the place where the Parsi community (following the Zoroastrian religion)
dispose their dead. Bearers carry the corpse to the top of one of the towering
cylindrical bastions, where it is laid out and left to be devoured by waiting
vultures and decomposed by the elements. This place is strictly off limits to
all. A model of the Towers of Silence is placed in the Prince of Wales
Museum.
Address: Malabar Hill, Mumbai, 400026
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Raj Bhavan
Raj Bhavan is at the southern tip of Malabar Hill. Once it was the British
governor's house. The bungalow that forms the nucleus of Raj Bhavan was built by
Mountstuart Elphinstone in the 1820's. At present the governor of Maharashtra
reside here.
Juhu
Beach, Greater Mumbai Area
It's a pleasant beach with attraction of carnival atmosphere that develops on
weekend afternoons and evenings. Read
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Elephanta
Island
Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in1987, Elephanta caves located at
Elephanta Islands in Mumbai harbour contains some of the finest rock-cut
sculpture in India. Read
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Race Course
The Mahalakxmi race course is named after the Hindu goddess of wealth and is
one of the finest in the east. Racing season : November to April.
Mint
Interested tourists can view this historical landmark dating back to 1829,
with prior permission from the Mint Master.
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