Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport 40 min
Dhobi Ghat (12 min.) Landmark outdoor laundry where hundreds of workers wash & dry huge quantities of clothing & linens. Elephanta Caves (12 min.) Island with an ornately sculpted 7th-century cave temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Mumbai Central (13 min) Haji Ali Dargah (16 min.) Mogul-style island mausoleum holding the tomb of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari a Muslim saint. Elephanta Island (1 hr 9) Ferries travel to this wooded island known for its ancient caves dedicated to Shiva. Mani Bhavan (12 min.) Gandhi s former headquarters now a museum featuring photos paintings articles & spinning wheels. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (8 min.) World Heritage site railway station from 1887 blending Gothic Revival & traditional Indian elements. Taraporevala Aquarium (13 min.) India s oldest aquarium with a wide range of marine & freshwater fish plus shells reefs & fossils. Mangaldas Market (11 min) Flora Fountain (8 min.) A sculpture of the Roman goddess Flora sits atop this prominent fountain built in 1864. Hanging Gardens Mumbai (19 min.) Tranquil garden offering views of the Arabian Sea flowers & hedges sculpted into animal shapes. Zakeria Masjid (3 min) Shri Siddhi Vinayak Ganpati Mandir (23 min.) Dedicated to Ganesha this grand Hindu temple features an inner gold-plated roof & carved doors. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (9 min.) Grand museum with Indo-Saracenic architecture featuring history exhibits cultural art & education. Mandvi Post Office (4 min) Girgaum Chowpatty (11 min.) No-frills beach where locals flock to dip Lord Ganesh idols in the sea for Ganesh Visarjan. Charan Dryfruits (9 min.) Shopping and architecture Kamala Nehru Park (19 min.) Kid-friendly park with nursery rhyme themed play areas & views of the Queen s Necklace below. |