Women-Friendly Travel in Mumbai
The Mumbai women-friendly travel guide places explicit women-friendly and family confidence signals first, while keeping uncertain details visible for review.
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Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat (Washing Place)
Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat is Mumbai’s 136 years old laundry. It is an amazing sight to see the city’s dirty laundry being washed in row upon row of open-air troughs. The dhobis working at the ghats wash every item by hand. It’s a fascinating sight and a popular photo-opportunity. Anyone can look from above, but visitors are discouraged from entering the washing floor.
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Esselworld & Water Kingdom
Esselworld is Mumbai’s favorite amusement park with 34 exciting rides and games. The Water Kingdom, a part of this complex, is a delight for those who love water sports. Eighty-foot drops, white -water rapids lazy rivers and wave pools are all part of Water Kingdom. Hordes of tourists as well as locals throng to this site, especially in summer. Look out for monsoon deals and special packages on weekends.
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Nehru Science Center
Nehru Science Center is the perfect place where children can unravel the mysteries of science through interactive exhibits and games. The center also organizes programs, science expositions, creative science workshops, film festivals and a drama festival on a regular basis. A bookstall called third wave sells great scientific toys and books.
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Nehru Planetarium
Nehru Planetarium is a landmark building in Mumbai. Its honeycomb, cylindrical shaped building also features art gallery, restaurant, library, cultural center and a 14-gallery exhibit called Discovery of India. This center has been designed by J M Kadri, one of India’s finest architects. There is a concert cum movie auditorium too. Children enjoy watching the mysteries of the universe unfold in the various shows at the planetarium. As this place is frequented by hordes of school children, it is advisable to book tickets at least a day in advance especially on holidays and during summer and winter vacations. They also have sky observation sessions on some evenings or during special celestial events.
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Guitar Hall – The Guitar Boutique
This unique state-of-the-art showroom is full to the brim with the best acoustic guitars in town, handpicked by professional musicians right from the factories. Beautiful guitars, incredible effects, amazing amps and awesome keyboards of all leading brands of the world are available here at guaranteed lowest prices & after- sales services as compared to any shop in India. A true delight for bidding guitarists.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), a railway station earlier known as Victoria Terminus (VT), is a marvelous piece of Victorian Gothic architecture. The station is positioned on the suburban railway tracks of Mumbai. CST also serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways of India. Built in 1888, this spectacular structure took ten years to complete. Replete with spectacular stained glass windows, stone domes, turrets, pointed arches and an unusual ground plan, the station is unlike any with traditional Indian architecture. It is worth taking a look also for its fine interiors like wood carvings, tiles, ornamental iron, brass railings, etc. This building is a perfect marriage of British architecture with Indian craftsmanship. In 2004, this majestic building was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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Town Hall
Town Hall, located in the Fort area has been influenced by Greek and Roman architecture and is one of the heritage buildings of Mumbai. The massive pillared edifice with eight Doric pillars is impressive. A flight of 30 steps leads to the portico. The building has wooden floors, spiral staircases, wrought iron loggias and exquisite marble statues of late benefactors of the island city. It houses the Asiatic Society of Bombay which consists of the city’s largest library with a collection of 8,00,000 antique volumes one of which is a priceless first edition copy of Dante’s ‘Inferno.’ There is also an impressive numismatic collection of over 1,000 ancient coins and a rare gold mohur belonging t Emperor Akbar. Prior permission is required to view the treasures but the reading room is open to all.
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Rajabhai Tower
Rajabhai Tower is a clock tower located within the campus of Mumbai University next to the High Court. It was designed by an English architect, Sir Gilbert Scott, and was based on the tower in London housing the Big Ben. The tower which is 280 ft high took around 9 yrs to get constructed. Based on Gothic and Venetian styles of architecture, this tower is built of Kurla stone, a locally available buff colored stone. The library of the university is housed within this tower. A major attraction of the tower is the beautiful stained glass windows, some of the finest in Asia. The majestic clock tower is definitely worth a visit.
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Malabar Hills
Malabar Hills is an elite and posh residential area of Mumbai. It also has a few places of tourist interest like Walkeshwar Temple, Banganga Tank, Parsi Tower of Silence, Hanging Gardens, etc. Malabar Hills is the highest point in the city center being 50 meters above sea level. With some spectacular views of the city surroundings, Malabar Hill is a must-see place. Location: South Mumbai
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Marine Drive
Marine Drive is a grand semi circular promenade skirting the Arabian Sea. It sweeps down from Malabar Hill to Nariman Point and is lined by grand Victorian buildings, art-deco apartment blocks and luxuriant palm trees. The twinkling at night of streetlights lining this promenade give an impression of a string of pearls; thus giving it the popular name ‘Queen’s Necklace’.
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Prince of Wales Museum
Mumbai’s biggest and best museum, the Prince of Wales Museum, is housed in a grand building set amidst luxurious gardens. Built to commemorate King George VI’s first visit to India in 1923, this museum has a vast collection of artifacts to interest every visitor. Make use of the audio guide to enrich your visit.
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Chowpatty Beach
Mumbai’s Chowpatty Beach at the northern end of Marine Drive is where the citizens and tourists alike head to for an evening of fun and frolic. The many attractions here include numerous stalls selling a variety of snacks, the most popular being the famous bhel-puri, chat and pav-bhaji. One can also enjoy ferry rides and pony and camel rides too. The entire beach is abuzz with activity creating a carnival like atmosphere. It is a popular hangout place which is crowded in all seasons. Unlike other beaches, Chowpatty Beach is not meant for sunbathing or swimming.
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Zoo and Botanical Garden
Mumbai zoo is located inside the Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan Botanical Garden of Mumbai. Here you can see many rare and endangered species of birds and animals apart from tigers, lions, elephants, bears and many migratory birds as well as native birds. There are many species of plants as well. There are over 3000 tress belonging to around 276 species. Some of the trees here are the oldest examples of their species in India. There’s a museum as well within the zoo which has some interesting archaeological findings. The park is entered through a grand Victorian marble gateway. The serene verdant environs of this place make it an ideal location for family picnics. (Remember-plastic bags and water bottles are banned inside)