Mumbai Travel
Western Union
Visit the 'Commercial Capital of India' or the 'Manchester of India' on Mumbai Travel, the capital of Maharashtra. Mumbai consisted of a group of islands, namely, Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Woman's Island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel and Matunga-Sion on the central-western coast along the Arabian Sea. The Kolis, who called the islands as Mumba after their local goddess Mumba Devi, habited these islands. When Portuguese acquired these islands, they called it 'Bom Bahai' or the 'Good Bay', which later on corrupted to Bombay. The government of India officially changed the name from Bombay to Mumbai in the year 1996. on Mumbai Travel, find out that Mumbai was gifted in dowry to the English King Charles II on his marriage to Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza in 1662 AD.
The most important building of Mumbai is the Gateway of India. on Mumbai travel, visit this historic landmark built in 1911 AD to welcome the King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Another important site to explore are the Elephanta Caves on the Elephanta Islands. Built in 5th century AD, the caves are dedicated to Lord Shiva and the most outstanding statue is that of Ardhanareshwar, i.e., half male half female form of Lord Shiva.
While on Mumbai travel, you must remember to see the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India or Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, National Art Gallery and Museums, Jehangir Art Gallery and Kala Ghoda Art District. The religious places to pay visit to on Mumbai Travel are Mahalaxmi Temple and the Haji Ali Shrine. Enjoy your sojourn to Sir Pherozashah Mehta Gardens or the Hanging Gardens, Flora Fountain and Chowpatty Beach. Do check out the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tadoba Tiger Reserve on Mumbai Travel. The noteworthy building on Mumbai Travel is the Victoria Terminal or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal, the World Heritage Sight.
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