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Gateway of India

Gateway of India, the best place to visit in Mumbai, was built in 1924 by George Willet to honor the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Visit this place in the early morning or late evening hours to enjoy the cool breeze of the sea with your family sans the crowd. Located next to the iconic Taj Mahal Palace and facing the vast Arabian Sea, the Gateway of India leaves you spellbound in every way possible.

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Elephanta Caves

Take a tour to this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai and get wonderstruck by the massive rock-cut caves that date back to several centuries. It has five caves dedicated to Hindu god Shiva and two caves depicting Buddhist architectures. To reach this area in Mumbai, you need to take a one-hour ferry ride from the Gateway of India. Surprisingly, the ferry ride is one of the best things to do in Mumbai as you get to enjoy the scenic beauty of the city.

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Taraporewala Aquarium

Touted as India’s oldest aquarium, this place houses a variety of marine and freshwater fishes including coral fishes from the Lakshadweep Islands. It also has an Oceanarium that gives you the feel of walking under the sea with exotic fishes floating above you. Well, there is more.

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Marine Drive

Marine Drive is the most easily identifiable landmark associated with Mumbai and is indicative of the glamor and glitter of the city. It is essentially 3.6 km long, arc-shaped boulevard along the South Mumbai coast that starts at the southern end of Nariman Point and ends at Girgaum Chowpatty, popularly known as Chowpatty Beach.

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Prince of Wales museum

The Prince of Wales Museum is a splendid structure situated in Mumbai and is regarded to be one of the heritage buildings of the city. The foundation stone of this edifice was laid down by the Prince of Wales on the 11 November 1905, and it was established as a museum on 10 January 1922.

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Girgaum Chowpatty

Popularly known as Chowpatty, the beach is located in southern Mumbai along the western railway route. This small sandy beach is a popular place to chill, and a must visit for all tourists who visit Marine Drive for the first time.

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Juhu Beach

Juhu can be defined as one of the largest and most sought after beaches in India. It is a hot-spot for elite celebrity homes and film personality sightings located in the suburbs of the city making it one of the most eminent tourist places to visit in Mumbai. Visitors all over the country love the beach for it is also a gastronomic paradise hosting stalls that serve up platters of lip-smacking street food.

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Shivaji park

Shivaji park is one of the most popular Mumbai point of interest. Most of you might already know about these places but for the ones who are planning to visit for the first time let’s talk a bit about them. Known as the largest park Shivaji Park is a public park situated in Dadar and is one of the best places for Mumbai tourism.

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Water Kingdom

Owned by the EsselWorld Leisure Pvt Ltd, Water Kingdom is among the biggest water parks in the continent. Spread across 22 acres, the amusement park boasts of over 30 rides. With its multitude of water rides and swimming pools, the theme park is suitable for all age groups, including toddlers, kids, and adults.

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Jehangir Art gallery

A monumental establishment in the field of art, Jehangir Art gallery was founded by Sir Cowasji Jehangir, second baronet, in 1952. Located in the southern region of Mumbai, the art gallery is commemorated not just as a primary spot for exhibitions of rare and appreciated paintings, sculptures, photographs, and crafts but also stands as a symbol for promotion and empowerment of Indian contemporary art.

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Essel World

Spread over 64 acres, Essel World is one of the most popular amusement parks in Mumbai. With exhilarating rides, water slides, merry go rounds, play pools, go-karting and roller coasters; Essen World looks like a wonderland and counted as one of the exciting places to visit in Mumbai for kids.

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Mount Mary church

One of the most religious places to visit there is Mount Mary church. What makes it special to visit is the fact that it is situated at a hilltop. It gives you the advantage of witnessing the panoramic views of the Arabian sea from the church. It is a great place to sit peacefully and attain some tranquility.

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Shree Siddhivinayak temple

Shree Siddhivinayak temple is undeniably one of the most popular temples not only in Mumbai but also in India. With lakhs of devotees visiting every day, it is also one of the richest temples in Mumbai. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Shree Siddhivinayak Temple was built in the year 1801.

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Raj Bhavan

Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of Maharashtra. And you can visit it during your Mumbai tour. It has lush green lawns, conserved forest areas and heritage buildings in the complex. The place is spread over an area of around 50 acres in the picturesque Malabar Hill, and the sea surrounds it on three sides.

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Film city

Located near Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the vicinity of Aarey Colony in Goregaon is probably the most famous place in Mumbai. Also known as Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagri, Film City is spread across 520 acres and is absolutely a dream world. It is said that the place is so large that almost 1000 sets can be put simultaneously here.

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Haji Ali

Of the many pilgrimages for Muslims across India, Haji Ali accounts to be one of the most renowned ones. You will just not be lured by the intricate architecture of Indo- Islamic concept but also be amazed to see the enormity of crowds every single day. This augments, especially at the weekends.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, main railway station in Mumbai, India, and the headquarters of the city’s Central Railway System. It was built between 1878 and 1887. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus presents many visitors with their first impression of the huge metropolis, yet it is by no means typical of Indian architecture. To understand its colossal scale and ambition, the palatial structure must be read as a centrepiece of what for more than a century was the most important country in the British Empire.