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Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra that depicts the true picture of a cosmopolitan culture. This city was names as Bombay by the British rulers. The vast place offers numerous tourist attractions, magnificent temples, exotic beaches to relax and enjoy, lavish shopping arcades and enormous exclusive heritage hotels and food zones to relish the taste buds.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a magnificent structure in the city. The terminus is beautifully carved with figurines of animals and birds. The enchanting Flora Fountain in the vicinity of the city is also a place of tourist visit. The beautiful spout is located in 5-point intersection, a commercial locale of the city.
Elephanta Island is en enticing island amidst the sea. This island is 9 km away from Gateway of India. The place has a beautiful rock cut shrine of Lord Shiva atop the hill. The place is easily accessible by a boat ride. Gateway of India is an elegantly formal portico built to venerate the visit of King George V. The place holds a great historic significance as the last battalion of British left India, while marching through this regal archway.
Prince of Wales Museum is one of the most prominent museums of the country. This magnificent heritage structure is located amidst verdant lawns away from the buzz of city. An enormous collection of brilliant paintings, numerous ethnic relics and artifacts, imposing statuettes, exceptional collection of coins and armaments can be seen in the museum. Mumbai is well known for its exotic beach sides. Marine Drive is an enticing waterfront offering spectacular view of Nariman Point's skyscrapers and Malabar hill's emerald villas. The arch shaped place is also called as queen's Necklace due to its marvelous curvy view offered in the night in sparkling lights. Juhu Beach, Chowpatty beach, Madh Island, Marve-manori-Gorai are some of the exclusive beaches offered by the city. The dazzling beaches with tussling palm trees serves as a great place to relax and enjoy.
Nehru Science Center and Planetarium, located in Worli, is an education center with a difference, which is visited by many tourists. Besides all these attractions, Mumbai is also famous for its mosques and temples. Haji Ali is one of the most revered places in the city. Mahalaxmi Shrine near Malabar Hills and Siddhi Vinayak Temple are the two most famous shrines in the city. The city is also a shopper's stop. The vast bazaars of Mumbai offer all kinds of items, attires and jewelry on sale. Mumbai is famous for its lip smacking cuisines. Dhan Sak is one of the most famous dishes of the place. The dish is prepared with mutton, lentils and vegetables. Khicheri, a dish with rice and lentils is also quite famous. Min Vela Curry is a luscious curry made by mixing various fishes with tamarind, coconut and spices. Bhel Puri and Bombay duck are other specialty foods of Mumbai. The Taj Hotel Palace, the Mirador, Hilton Towers, Tunga Hotel and Shalimar are some of the exotic hotel offering delicious cuisines in their bistros. The imperial hotels also offer comfy and lavish lodgings.
The city is easily accessible from all parts of the world due to the domestic and international airports. The airport offers international as well as domestic flights making the city accessible through all parts of India as well. The railhead of Mumbai is also well connected with almost all prominent Indian metropolises. The excellent roads of Maharashtra also make the place convenient to reach.
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