Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport 39 min
Shri Siddhi Vinayak Ganpati Mandir (23 min.) Dedicated to Ganesha this grand Hindu temple features an inner gold-plated roof & carved doors. Flora Fountain (8 min.) A sculpture of the Roman goddess Flora sits atop this prominent fountain built in 1864. Taraporevala Aquarium (13 min.) India s oldest aquarium with a wide range of marine & freshwater fish plus shells reefs & fossils. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (10 min.) Grand museum with Indo-Saracenic architecture featuring history exhibits cultural art & education. Girgaum Chowpatty (11 min.) No-frills beach where locals flock to dip Lord Ganesh idols in the sea for Ganesh Visarjan. Dhobi Ghat (12 min.) Landmark outdoor laundry where hundreds of workers wash & dry huge quantities of clothing & linens. Mandvi Post Office (4 min) Kamala Nehru Park (19 min.) Kid-friendly park with nursery rhyme themed play areas & views of the Queen s Necklace below. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (8 min.) World Heritage site railway station from 1887 blending Gothic Revival & traditional Indian elements. Hanging Gardens Mumbai (19 min.) Tranquil garden offering views of the Arabian Sea flowers & hedges sculpted into animal shapes. Elephanta Caves (12 min.) Island with an ornately sculpted 7th-century cave temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Charan Dryfruits (9 min.) Shopping and architecture Haji Ali Dargah (16 min.) Mogul-style island mausoleum holding the tomb of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari a Muslim saint. Zakeria Masjid (3 min) Mani Bhavan (11 min.) Gandhi s former headquarters now a museum featuring photos paintings articles & spinning wheels. Mumbai Central (13 min) Mangaldas Market (12 min) Elephanta Island (1 hr 8) Ferries travel to this wooded island known for its ancient caves dedicated to Shiva. |