The city of Mumbai is unthinkable without its crowded and noisy streets and the entire hullabaloo spearheading the city. Surrounded by water, the city has its own magnetic charm and beauty. The city is home to various tourist attractions, which draw many hundreds and thousands of tourists to the city. The tourist attractions in and around Mumbai include many famous and historic places.

The Prince of Wales Museum is one of the important tourist attractions in and around Mumbai. This museum houses and preserves many uncommon and unique coins, sculptures, old fire arms and miniature paintings. Now it is renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum. These paintings are very beautiful and transport you to a bygone era. The Gateway of India, located beside the blue waters of the Arabian Sea is the pride of the city of Mumbai. A visit to the Gateway is a must and is surely not worth missing. The majestic structure was constructed to mark the arrival of King George and Queen Mary to the country in 1911.

Tourist attractions in and around Mumbai also comprise of many famous religious spots like the Haji Ali tomb and the Sri Siddhivinayak temple. The Haji Ali is a revered site and is the resting place of Saint Haji Ali. It is placed on an island and the architecture is simply marvellous. Scores of people throng this place daily to offer their prayers or ask for any unfulfilled wishes. The Sri Siddhivinayak temple is the favourite spot of all the devotees of Lord Ganesha. The holy and divine atmosphere here is surely worth experiencing. Also the Mahalaxmi temple, which has idols of Mahalaxmi, Mahasaraswati and Mahakali, is thronged by devotees everyday.

The Hanging Gardens is another popular attraction among the tourists in Mumbai. The garden seems to be surging down and is an ideal place for picnics. Here you can enjoy the beautiful sunset with your loved ones. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park, which is also known as Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is the perfect place for all the wildlife lovers. The Essel World and the water kingdom are great places to enjoy yourself, owing to the various joy rides and activities here.

As the city is surrounded with the Arabian Sea, you will find many beaches scattered in the city at places like Juhu, Madh Island and the famous Chowpatty. Chowpatty beach is thronged by people from all walks of life, every evening. Some of them splash around in the cool blue waters while some others relish the chaat and bhelpuri at the various stalls dotted on the Chowpatty beach. All in all, it is a perfect retreat after a tiresome day. The Juhu beach is another pretty beach where you will find people from all strata of society and all age groups, in the early morning as well as in the fading evenings.

Tourist attractions in and around Mumbai also include scenic hill stations like Lonavla and Khandala and serene beaches of Marve, Manori and Gorai, which are perfect gateways for the weekends.

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Bassein Fort
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum
Chowpatty Beach
Marine Drive
Gateway of India
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Kanheri Caves
Khandala
Mahalakshmi Temple
Elephanta Caves
Marve, Manori and Gorai beaches
Haji Ali Dargah
RK Studios
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple