When one thinks of Mumbai, the first that comes to mind is the population. It beats all other metropolitan cities in India and stands strong, stands to be the second most populated here. Being the capital of India, it is the place most looked upon for hunting for any kind of occupation. Amchi Mumbai is also well known throughout the world as it is the fifth most densely inhabited city in the world. Known as the home and heart of Bollywood, it is also well established and recognized as the commercial and money-making capital of India. Being pretty crowded, with a vast area, it’s not easy to navigate to different places, exploring every single thing this place has to offer its visitor. However, it is worth taking out some time to explore the places, here is a list of top 10 places to visit in Mumbai the capital of Maharashtra. They’re worth spending all your time and effort, though they are the most common places to visit and not to miss, the most famous as well.
Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is one of the most well-known and renowned place in Mumbai and it’s top on the list of places to visit. This famous gateway was in full swing in 1915 and finished in the year 1924. It was initially designed to welcome King George V, however, now it has turned out to be the most common arrival place of the governors and officials. Being one of the most attractive spot of visit and a best travel destination in India, this place looks amazing both during dawn and dusk when the whole place is lit with bright light. Check out the Taj hotel which is just a walk away from this place. It is amazing and a onetime experience that you must not afford to miss.
Elephanta Caves
Catch a ferry from the Gateway to reach the Elephanta Island and explore the caves there. Carved out of the basalt rocks, these caves are mysterious and are full of information of the past, that’s inscribed on these walls in the form of symbols, carvings, designs and statues. After its revamp in 1970s, it has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Place and is holiday at by masses each year. The antiquity and philosophy of the caves can’t be related as individual cave comprises quite a lot of stories and illustrations of happenings. Five Hindu caves of large size and smaller Buddhist caves, being two in number form the caves there.
Flora Fountain
The water feature, entitled on the basis of the Roman Goddess Flora was constructed in 1864 and positions at the center of an awesome park. Be here to this place through MTDC via an open-air bus tour, as that is a sensible way to get a bird’s eye view of the flora fountain. Find other eye catching heritage edifices like the Central Telegraph Office, Bombay High Court and so forth.Check the same place in the evening as the fountain is spectacularly decorated with lights.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Another heritage that is recognized by UNESCO is Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, which is a must-visit place in Mumbai. Originally named after the then governing queen Victoria Terminus, this building looks purely stunning. The building consists of magnificently built turrets, woodcarvings, iron and brass ornaments, and pointed arches, that is a blend of the architectural forms of traditional India and the time of Victoria. The designs and decor of the place is breath taking! It will leave your mouth wide open with awe. This place though a very active station, is beyond a mere location to board a train, although it covers quiet a lot of lines. Irrespective of all this, this place is rightly noted to be an outstanding place to see.
Marine Drive
A beautiful necklace on the neck of Mumbai standing unique for its beauty is the Marine Drive. In the shape of alphabet “C”, this highway connects the coast and is a beautiful spot of visit at dusk. It is rightly called the Queen’s Necklace as it shines bright like a necklace from directly above at nighttime. You will find most of the highly wealthy people reside here and their houses are indeed stunning to look at. The high way associates with the Nariman Point, which is acommercial area. Many extravagant hotels can be spotted here along with a lovely sight of the ocean.