5 places you can't afford to miss in Mumbai

New Delhi: Mumbai is known as the financial capital of India. A city of dreams, Mumbai is located on the shore of Arabian Sea.While Mumbai serves as an abode to some of Asia's biggest slums, it also features some of the expensive houses of the World.Home to the famous Bollywood industry, Mumbai is also the entertainment capital of India.Mumbai has been a residence to all, from dreamers, to laborers, from elite class businessmen to gangsters, from fishermen to crorepatis.Known as the city of seven islands, Mumbai can be termed as a hub for dreams. “Aamchi Mumbai” is famous for its own zest and essence.While the beautiful beaches in Mumbai does attract tourists from across the world, there is much more then beaches to this city of dreams.Here we present you a list of top 5 places you just can't afford to miss in “Aamchi-Mumbai”: Siddhivinayak TempleOne of the richest temples in Mumbai, Siddhivinayak Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.Built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on November 19, 1801, the Siddhivinayak Temple is made of gold and marble occupies a central position in the city.While the temple comprises of small mandap hosting a shrine of Lord Ganesha, the doors to this chamber has images of the Ashtavinayak carved on it.One of the main features of Siddhivinayak Temple is the idol of Lord Ganesha that has been carved out of a single black stone.While a lot many devotees visit Siddhivinayak Temple every day, the temple is quite famous amongst the B-Town as well. Marine DriveA combination of nature and human creativity, Marine Drive is the place where the great Arabian Sea touches the land of Mumbai.Known as ‘Queen's Necklace', Marine Drive is a famous tourist spot and is also known as Sonapur as the locals residing in the area call it.Marine Drive is originally named as,'Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road' and it is is a 3 kilometer long, six lane concrete road located in southern Mumbai which stretches north along the coastline, forming a natural inlet. This C-shaped road links Nariman Point to Babulnath, and is situated at the base of Malabar Hill. Huge crowds of people come to this place to walk along the beautiful footpath and to view the dazzling scene of the setting sun at dusk. The picturesque beauty of the perfectly lined palm trees offers its visitors an enthralling experience. Gateway of IndiaOne of the famous and unique landmarks of India, the Gateway of India, is located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea.A major tourist attraction, the Gateway of India was built during the British Raj to commemorate the landing of their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder in 1911.Made of basalt, Gateway of India was built in Indo-Saracenic style.While the foundation stone for the Gateway of India was laid on 31 March 1911, the final deign was laid by George Wittet, which was sanctioned in 1914 and the monument was completed in 1924.Its design is a combination of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles; the arch is of Muslim style while the decorations are of Hindu style.Referred to as the Taj Mahal of Mumbai, the Gateway of India is a famous tourist spots of the city. Haji Ali Tomb One of the most famous and religious places of the country, Haji Ali is a mosque and dargah in Worli.An exquisite Indo-Islamic shrine, Haji Ali was originally built in 1431 in memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari.Comprising a tomb of Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, Haji Ali is situated about 500 yards from the Mumbai shoreline in the middle of the Arabian Sea off Lala Lajpatrai Marg.One of the most striking symbols of the city, Haji Ali attracts thousands of visitors every day.While the dargah is a renowned pilgrimage site among the Muslims, the non-Muslims are also allowed to visit the Dargah. Chhatrapati Shivaji TerminusA historic railway station of Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus serves as headquarters of the Central Railways.Built in 1887, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus was designed by Frederick William Stevens to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.Influences from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and traditional Mughal buildings can be seen in the design of the splendid building.While the station was originally named after the then reigning Queen, it was later renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSTM) after India's Great famed 17th-century king in 1996.Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the busiest railway station in India serving as a terminal for both long-distance trains and commuter trains of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

5 places you can't afford to miss in Mumbai

New Delhi: Mumbai is known as the financial capital of India. A city of dreams, Mumbai is located on the shore of Arabian Sea.While Mumbai serves as an abode to some of Asia's biggest slums,

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