Friday 28 September 2012

Mumbai

Mumbai city the dream land the land which never sleeps. It is ancient yet with a modern touch, fabulously rich yet with some downfall and sorely poor conditions. The chaos and crowds of Mumbai city can confound even the expert travelers, but as you get used to it you will setttle into its rhythms and start enjoying the city. Mumbai is also the heart of vast Indian flim industry which is known as "Bollywood". For some it is the city of there dreams, some come to make there dream true. It is the city that attracts you. It show both good and bad prospect of life. It gives us the gest to live life with interest and to world with smile. Its gives you new experiences every time you visit the city. 


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It is a combination of seven islands, namely Mazagaon, Colaba, Old Woman's Island, Matunga-Sion, Parel, Mahim and  Wadala. Most parts of Mumbai City is situated at sea level. The northern part of Mumbai city is hilly and the highest point of the city is at 450 meters. The total area of the city is 169 square miles. It has three lakes, namely Powai lake, Tulsi lake and Vihar lake. It is one of the metropolis city of India. It is well connected to all the major cities of India. All the important international airlines fly form here.



Places of tourist interest in Mumbai

Gateway of India: You can say that this monuments is very important landmark of Mumbai city. If you are visiting the city first time then u can start from here. I have visited Gateway of India during high tide and its awesome. It was bulid by British to welcome there kings's and queen's and when the British rule ended there last ship was left from here.



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Elephanta Caves: Carve out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD. It is very beautiful and it attract you to visit again and again. It attracts more visitors each year than the entire city of Mumbai. The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, grand halls, inner cells and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. It is located on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai's harbour, about an hour's boat ride from the Gateway Of India can take you easily to this magnificent place. At the entrance to the caves is the famous Trimurti, the celebrated trinity of Elephanta : there's Lord Brahma the Creator, Lord Vishnu, the preserver and Lord Shiva the Destroyer. Unfortunately, many of the sculptures inside the cave have been damaged by iconoclastic Portuguese rulers who took potshots at Hindu Gods with their rifles. And yet somehow, nothing has disturbed the sublime beauty of this place for centuries.


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Taj Mahal Palace: The history of Mumbai city and Taj Mahal Palace are dramatically associated. This hotel is Mumbai’s first harbour landmark. Which was built around 21 years before the Gateway of India. For more than a century, the Taj Mahal palace has played an unbreakable part in the life of the city, hosting Maharajas, dignitaries and eminent personalities from all the globe. Today it is one of a leading hotel of the world and favourite destination for discerning business travellers.


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Bombay Natural History Museum: The Bombay Natural History Society was founded in 1883 for the purpose of exchanging notes and observations on natural history and exhibiting interesting specimens. Today it is the biggest non-governmental organisation (NGO) in the subcontinent engaged in the conservation of nature and natural resources, education and research in natural history, with members in over 30 countries.


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