Tourist Spots of Mumbai

Chowpatty Beach
Chowpatty beach is not only a beach for Mumbai but it is heart of the city. This beach
does not mean sunbathing and surfing. Chowpatty is a place where meetings were
organised during the freedom struggle.
GateWay Of India
When a visitor comes to Mumbai by sea he
sees a 26 m high structure. This structure is
called the Gateway of India. It is the icon of
Mumbai. It was designed by Wittet and is
built in the 16 th century architectural style
of Gujarat. Gateway of India was built to
commemorate the visit of King George V
and Queen Mary to India in 1911.

High Court
Built in the English Gothic Style the building of Mumbai High court certainly meant to
impress the native of might and justice of Britishers. The attractive building was built in
1878. The main structure rises 54.2 m in height and is surmounted by the statues
representing Justice and Mercy. It seems that one of the local stone carver had
something else in his mind and carved a blind ape as the statue of Justice.
Jain Temple
The Jain temple built in white marble is dedicated to Adinath the first tirthankara or
apostle of Jains. The temple is decorated with paintings depicting incidents from the life
of Tirthankaras. The first floor of the temple is particularly dedicated to Parasnath. His
image has been carved out in black marble and images of planets adorn the ceiling as
given in the Hindu mythology.
Mani Bhawan(Gandhi Memorial)
It is here that Gandhiji stayed during his visits to Bombay between 1917-34. This place
has been converted into a memorial and a small museum has been made. The museum
displays pictures and books related to the life of Gandhiji. There also a small library.
Near Mani Bhawan is August Kranti Maidan from where Gandhiji declared the Quit India
movement in 1942.
Hanging Gardens
The Hanging gardens or Ferozshah Mehta Gardens were laid in 1881 on top of a
reservoir on the Malabar Hills. This place has become a heaven for dating couples
nevertheless the place provides a good view of the city. Nearby is the Kamla Nehru park.
From the park one can have the best possible views of the Marine drive and the
Chowpatty beach. The Kamla Nehru park was laid in 1952 and was developed mainly as
a childrens' park.

Prince Of Wales Museum
Another structure to commemorate the visit of King George V.
The building is build in Indio Sarcenic style and is set in an
well laid ornamented garden. The central hall boasts of a huge
dome which is believed to be inspired by the Golgumbaz. The
museum was opened in 1923 and has an impressive collection
of artifacts from Elephanta island, Jogeshwari Caves,
Taraporewala Aquarium
This aquarium was opened in 1951 and has a very interesting collection of marine and
fresh water specimens. The aquarium was constructed at a cost of eight lakh and has
shell & shell craft and fishery byproducts on display. A pipeline brings water from the sea
directly for the marine species.

Haji Ali Mosque
This mosque is located in the causeway protruding into
the Arabian sea. The white mosque is the tomb of Saint
Haji Ali. Haji Ali was a wealthy Muslim who renounced
the world and proceeded to Mecca. It is said that he
died in Mecca and the casket miraculously drifted and
came to the spot where the mosque is built toady. The
mosque can only be approached during low tide.
Juhu
Juhu again is a beach which is not for
sunbathing or swimming. The beach is lined
by Bungalows and high rise apartments
which have now become part of the land
scape. Juhu beach is a crowded place with
animal rides, balloons, acrobats, monkeys
and cricket being played on the beach itsel

Nehru Planetarium
Eight km from the center of the city is located a center which tells about the universe.
the Nehru planetarium is engaged in recreating image of the sky as seen from any where
on the Earth any time. It unfolds the mysteries of the cosmos. They also screening
regular film shows on the outer space which are of particular interest for children.