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GATEWAY
OF INDIA
Appollo Bunder. ( Ph: 2023585 / 2026364 /
2875473 )
Time - 8.00 to 20.00
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The
Gateway of India, which graces the locally
known Apollo Bunder pier, was designed by
Wittet to Commemorate George V and Queen
Mary's visit to India in 1911. It was inspired
by 16th Century Gujarathi architecture.
From here one can take launch cruises. Rate
for 1/2 hour Harbour Cruise Rs.24/- (Deluxe
lunch), or Rs.17/- (Ordinary Charge) A launch
service is also available to take people
on expeditions to the 6th century Caves
of Elephanta. Nearest station is Churchgate
(Western Railway).
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PRINCE
OF WALES MUSEUM
M.G.
Road. ( Ph: 2844519 )
Time - 1030 to 1730 ( Monday Closed)
Admission Adults Rs.5/-, Child Rs.1/-.
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The
Prince of Wales Museum was designed by George
Wittet and completed in 1914. Built in the
Grant Indo-Sarasenicstyle from locally qurried
yellow and blue basalt and topped with a
Bijapur style dome. Stands in Beautiful
Gardens. Nearest Stations are Church Gate
and C.S.T (Central Railway).
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JEHANGIR
ART GALLERY
M.G.
Road. ( Ph: 2843989 )
Time - 1100 to 1900
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Built
in 1952, and situated at Kala Ghoda, adjacent
to the prince of Wales Museum, the Jehangir
Art Gallery is the most prestigious and
modern venue for Indian artists to exhibit
their talent. The Samovar Coffee Terrace
facing the museum gardens is a popular hang
out for local artists. Nearest stations
are Churchgate (Western Railway) and C.S.T.
(V.T) (Central Railway).
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RAJABAI
CLOCK TOWERS
Opp.
Oval Maidan
Time - 1100 to 1700
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One
of Mumbai's out standing landmarks, the
Rajabai Clock Tower is situated in the Gardens
of Mumbai University. Based on plans by
George Gilbert Scott and completed in the
1870's it is said to have been inspired
by Gitto's Campanili in Florence. It houses
the University Library, which was endowed
by a Hindu businessman, Premchand Raichand,
in memory of his mother Rajabai. It is 280
feet tall with five storeys and at a height
of a 30 feet there are 8 statues representing
the Indian castes. The tower clock is reported
to have played 16 tunes including 'Rule
Britania'. Nearest Station is Churchgate.
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FLORA
FOUNTAIN
Hutatma
Chowk
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Also
known as Hutatma Chowk, Flora Fountain is
the Statue of the Roman Goddess of Spring
erected in 1869 in memory of British Governor
Sir Bartle Frere. Frere was responsible
for the demolition of the Fort walls in
1864. It remains a major downtown landmark
in Mumbai's business centre. Nearest station
is Church Gate (Western Railway)
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VICTORIA
TERMINUS
D.N.
Road.
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V.T.
is now known as Chathrapathi Shivaji Terminus
and is one of Bombay's architectural masterpieces.It
stands on the old Bori Bunder Station from
where Asia's first train departed on 6th
April 1853. It is said that in the 17th
Century the Portuguese used to hang their
criminals in the station's vicinity. This
solid Gothic structure was designed in 1878
by F.W.Steves and cost 1.6 million rupees
to build.The statue atop the Dome and the
Intriguing figures of Animals and Birds
represent "progress" and "prosperity".
It is the Head Quarter's of the Central
Railway System consisting of 14 Platforms.
It offers passenger amenities and also operates
local trains.
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J.J.
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE
D.N.
Road. |
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The
J.J.School of Art was founded in 1857 by
Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy, a wealthy Philanthropic
Parsi gentleman. It is the oldest and one
of the foremost art schools. In it still
stands the house of Logwood Kipling, who
headed the metal work faculty. The decorative
features in many of Mumbai's public's Buildings
were carried out under his direction. His
son, Rudyard Kipling , was born here in
1865. Nearest station is C.S.T.
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MUMBAI
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION BLDG.
D.N.
Road (Opp. C.S.T) Bus Routes. |
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The
Building that Over Looks the Chhatrapati Shivaji
Terminus. |
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FASHION STREET
M.G.
Road, (Opp. Bombay Gymkana). |
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This
Bazar is for export surplus cotton and inexpensive
ready mades for one and all. They sell the
latest fashions in clothes at very reasonable
prices. It is advisable to check the clothes
before payment, bargaining is expected.
Nearest Station is Church Gate and C.S.T.
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OTHER
LAND MARKS NEAR BY
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Central
Telegraph Office |
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General
Post Office |
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High
Court |
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City
Civil Court |
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Churchgate
Station |
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C.J.
Hall |
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Money Changers: |
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Foreign
Exchange Bureau (Cusrow Baug, M.G. Road) |
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American
Express Travel Services - Regal Cinema
Building, M.G. Road. |
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Bank
of Baroda, Eucharistic Congress Bldg.,
M.G. Road, cash drawings from Visa or
Master Card. |
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Canara
Bank - M.G. Road next to Wesley Church
- For Visa or Master Card |
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ATM's
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Bank
of India Electric House - M.G. Road. |
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Hong
Kong Bank, Flora Fountain - M.G. Road. |
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A
N Z Grindlay. |
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General
Informations: |
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Visas:
Six month multiple-entry visas are
now issued to most nationals regardless
of whether you intend staying that
long or re-entering the country. Only
six-month tourist visas are extendable.
Be careful to check whether your visa
is valid from the date of entry or
the date of issue.
Health
Risks: Cholera, dengue fever,
dysentery, hepatitis, malaria, meningitis
(trekking areas only) and typhoid.
Many of India's larger cities are
highly polluted and travellers with
respiratory ailments may wish to take
precautionary measures.
CHEMISTS:
Causeway Chemists - M.G. Road.
| MUMBAI |
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| Area: |
440
sq. km (170 sq. mt) |
| Population: |
18
million |
| State: |
Maharashtra |
| Language: |
Hindi,
Marathi |
| Time
Zone: |
GMT
/ UTC plus 5.5 hours |
| Telephone
Area Code: |
022 |
| Time: |
GMT
/ UTC plus five hours 30 minutes |
| Electricity: |
230-240V,
50 HZ |
| Weights
& Measures: |
Metric
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