Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport 39 min
Haji Ali Dargah (17 min.) Mogul-style island mausoleum holding the tomb of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari a Muslim saint. Flora Fountain (6 min.) A sculpture of the Roman goddess Flora sits atop this prominent fountain built in 1864. Mani Bhavan (12 min.) Gandhi s former headquarters now a museum featuring photos paintings articles & spinning wheels. Taraporevala Aquarium (11 min.) India s oldest aquarium with a wide range of marine & freshwater fish plus shells reefs & fossils. Elephanta Island (1 hr 8) Ferries travel to this wooded island known for its ancient caves dedicated to Shiva. Girgaum Chowpatty (9 min.) No-frills beach where locals flock to dip Lord Ganesh idols in the sea for Ganesh Visarjan. Elephanta Caves (10 min.) Island with an ornately sculpted 7th-century cave temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (7 min.) Grand museum with Indo-Saracenic architecture featuring history exhibits cultural art & education. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (8 min.) World Heritage site railway station from 1887 blending Gothic Revival & traditional Indian elements. Chakala Market (2 min) Rajabai Clock Tower (8 min.) Ornate 1878 clock tower modeled after Big Ben & featuring stained-glass windows & musical chimes. Charan Dryfruits (5 min.) Shopping and architecture Mahatma Phule Market (4 min) Mumbai Central (14 min) Kamala Nehru Park (18 min.) Kid-friendly park with nursery rhyme themed play areas & views of the Queen s Necklace below. Mangaldas Market (6 min) Hanging Gardens Mumbai (18 min.) Tranquil garden offering views of the Arabian Sea flowers & hedges sculpted into animal shapes. Dhobi Ghat (13 min.) Landmark outdoor laundry where hundreds of workers wash & dry huge quantities of clothing & linens. |