Mumbai is an island made by joining seven other islands. Formerly known as Bombay, it is famous for being the heart of the bollywood film industry. Here's a list of 10 tourist places to check out in Mumbai.
1
Gateway of India
Built during the british rule by Architect George Wittet, Gateway of India is located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea.
2
Sanjay gandhi national park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a protected area in the northern part of Mumbai city. It was previously known as Borivali National Park.
3
Elephanta caves
Elephanta Caves consists of a number of caves with sculptures on the wall. It is located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai.
4
Jehangir Art Gallery
Founded by Sir Cowasji Jehangir, the Jehangir art gallery is an Art gallery in Mumbai built in 1952.
5
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a railway station built during the british rule. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6
Haji Ali Dargah
Located on an islet in the southern part of Mumbai, the Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque near the heart of the city.
7
Mount Mary Church
Mount Mary Church, also known as the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount is a Roman Catholic Church located in Bandra, Mumbai.
8
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
The Mahalaxmi Racecourse is a horse racing track in Mahalaxmi. The track is oval shaped with 2,400 metres straight chute, spread over approximately 225 acres of open land in the heart of Mumbai city.
9
Siddhivinayak Temple
Located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, This temple is dedicated to the hindu god Lord Ganesh.
10
Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Dr Bhau Daji Museum is the oldest museum in Mumbai originally established as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts.