Places To Visit In Mumbai

• 1.Aarey Milk Colony
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  Aarey Milk Colony (established in 1949) is situated in Goregaon East, a suburb of Mumbai. It has gardens, a nursery, lakes, an observation pavilion, picnic facilities, and milk plants.
  On average, 16,000 cattle are reared on 1,287 hectares of land, and 32 cattle farms. Some of the attractions in Aarey Milk Colony are the Aarey Garden Restaurant, Chota Kashmir and the Boating rides and the Picnic Spot.
  The Aarey milk colony is situated off the Western Express Highway which runs acrosss Mumbai. It is one of the most modern milk colonies in the world. Apart from being a milk producing center, it is also known for its greenery and beautiful surroundings. The garden is spread over 4,000 acres (16 km2) of parkland and is a good place for tourism. There is an observation pavilion on a hill near the entrance to the colony from where one can survey an enchanting landscape.
  How To Reach Aarey milk Colony?
  Get down at Goregaon station (western line), and catch an autorickshaw and go towards the western express highway where the entrance of Aarey Milk Colony can be seen.
  
  
• 2.Asiatic Society of Mumbai
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• 3.Atria Millennium Mall
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• 4.Banganga
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• 5.Bhuleshwar
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• 6.Bombay Natural History Museum
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• 7.Bombay Stock Exchange

Bombay stock exchange is the largest in India. It accounts for 2/3rds of the total business conducted in India. It is also the fifth largest exchange in the world, with market capitalization of $466 billion.

The Bombay Stock Exchange is the oldest exchange in Asia. It traces its history to the 1850s, when 4 Gujarati’s and 1 Parsi stockbroker would gather under banyan trees in front of Mumbai’s Town Hall. The location of these meetings changed many times, as the number of brokers constantly increased. The group eventually moved to Dalal Street in 1874 and in 1875 became an official organization known as ‘The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association’. It is one of the oldest in Asia having preceded even the Tokyo Stock Exchange which was founded in 1878. In the early days the business was conducted under the shade of a banyan tree in front of the town hall. The tree can still be seen in the Horniman Circle Park. In 1850 the Companies Act was passed and that heralded the commencement of the joint stock companies in India. The American Civil War of 1860 helped Indians to establish brokerage houses in Bombay. The leading broker at the time, Premchand Roychand, assisted in framing conventions, ground rules and procedures for trading which are respected even now. He was the first Indian broker who could speak and write in fluent English. The exchange was established with 318 members with a fee of Re. 1/-. This fee has gradually increased over the years and today it is a over a crore.

In January 1899, the Brokers' Hall was inaugurated by James M. MaClean, M.P. After the First World War the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was housed in an old building near the Town Hall. In 1928, the present plot of land was acquired surrounded by Dalal Street, Bombay Samachar Marg, and Hammam Street. A building was constructed in 1930 and occupied in December of that year.

In 1995 the operations and dealings of the BSE were fully computerized and thus the famous out-cry system of share trading was replaced by screen based trading as in other modern stock exchanges around the world. Today Bombay is the financial and business capital of India. The BSE is housed in the 28-storied Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers in the same place where the old building once stood. Sir Phiroze Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy was the Chairman of the Exchange from 1966 till his death in 1980. The building has been named after him since its construction commenced during his Chairmanship and was completed just as he passed away.

What are the hours of operation?

Session	Timing
Beginning of the Day Session	8:00 – 9:00
Trading Session	9:00 – 15:30
Position Transfer Session	15:30 – 15:50
Closing Session	15:50 – 16:05
Option Exercise Session	16:05 – 16:35
Margin Session	16:35 – 16:50
Query Session	16:50 – 17:35
End of Day Session	17:30

• 8.University of Mumbai
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• 9.Chaityabhoomi dadar
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• 10.Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
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• 11.Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
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• 12.Chor Bazaar
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• 13.Crawford Market
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• 14.Elephanta Caves
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  The Elephanta Caves are a great tourist attraction in the vicinity of the large Mumbai meteropolis. The Elephanta island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai. These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century CE.
  The Elephanta island was so named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island. These rock cut temples dedicated to Shiva Mahadeva are rich in sculptural content. Motorboats take passengers from Appollo Bunder near the Gateway of India. .
  There are several caves you can visit. According to the guard there, there are only five caves on Elephanta Island. But some of the maps show seven caves. Except the first two caves at the entrance, other caves are small and not well developed. You can also walk up to the top of the Island, it is called Cannon Hill. There is a old cannon there and nothing else to see.
  Tourist information
  Open from 09 hours to 17 hours (except Mondays). Entry fee for those above 12 years - Rs. 5.00. Free entry on Fridays.
  
  Best time to visit
  November to March is the ideal time to visit the island.
  Access
  Located on a small island of Mumbai in Maharashtra, Elephanta can be reached by regular ferries that leave from Mumbai's Gateway of India harbour throughout the year, except during the monsoon season.
  
  The ticket for Deluxe boat is Rs.130 for Adult, Rs. 90 for Child (3 to 7 years) which includes return journey. If you want to see the view from the upper deck, you have to pay Rs.10/-extra to the launch (boat) operator. Economy boat charges are Rs. 20 less. The first boat of the day is at 9AM; they may wait a little bit for more passengers, but they are pretty much leave the dock on time. They have a boat going to Elephanta Island every 30 minutes. Week days are less crowded than weekends.
  
  
• 15.Essel World & Water Kingdom
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• Place where you can spent entire day having fun with you family, they need to improve on Kids rides as they are very less at Essel World.
  The new attraction "Monster in the Mist" & Ice skating is simply superb.
  Essel World has rides, an ice skating ring, bowling alley and a discotheque, whereas Water Kingdom, as the name suggests is a place for water babies – its full of water rides, an ideally place to beat mumbai’s heat.
  Both the parks are open 365 days and it is advisable that you visit any one park on any given day. They are so huge that visiting both the parks on the same day wont do justice to the place.
  Essel World  timing:
  Weekdays: 10am to 8pm
  Weekends: 10am to 9pm
  Note: Essel World is open 365 days a year, which means no matter what day it is – Essel World and Water Kingdom are always open and you can always go and have fun.
  Entry rates for Essel World / Water Kingdom
  The entry fee does not depend on the age but depends on the height of the individual. This is divided into 3 categories: Child, Adult And Senior Citizen. Child – Height between 3’3? and 4’6?, Adults over 4’6 and Senior Citizen aged 60+?. Children below 3’3? should always be accompanied with an adult.
  
  • Weekdays (Mon to Fri) – Rs 290 for Children , Rs 490 for Adults and Senior Citizen for Rs 245
  • Weekends and Public Holidays – Rs 390 for Children , Rs 590 for Adults and Senior Citizen for Rs 295
  • Happy Hours (if you enter after 4:30pm) – Rs 290 for Children and Adults and Senior Citizen for Rs 145
  If you’re looking for a double ticket, which means you can visit Essel World and Water Kingdom on the same day, you could buy a Combined Ticket which costs as follows:
  
  • Weekdays (Mon to Fri) - Rs 490 for Children , Rs 690 for Adults and Senior Citizen for Rs 345
  • Weekends and Public Holidays – Rs 640 for Children , Rs 840 for Adults and Senior Citizen for Rs 420
  If you’re looking for a passport next, which means you can visit 3 times to Essel World or Water Kingdom in a year, you could buy a Passport Next which costs as follows:
  
  • Weekdays (Mon to Fri) - Rs 840 for Children , Rs 840 for Adults and Senior Citizen for Rs 840
  • Weekends and Public Holidays – Rs 990 for Children , Rs 990 for Adults and Senior Citizen for Rs 990
  *Entry fees Updated – 1st September ‘ 2011
  How to reach Essel World?
  By Car – You can drive down to Essel World / Water Kingdom in your car. You can take the Western Express highway. You need to turn left to Kashimira and drive down to MIRA-BHAYANDER road. They have signages that will guide you to reach the park. It will take around 45-60 minutes from Kashimira.
  By Train or Bus – You can take the Western Railway train and get off at either Malad station or Borivali station. From Malad (W) you can take Bus No. 272 to reach marve beach. From Borivali (W) you can take Bus No. 294 to reach Gorai creek. From Marve Beach/ Gorai Creek, EsselWorld’s own ferries are available to take you across to the park.
  You can visit their website for more information
  
  
• 16.Fashion Street
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  Fashion street is a cluster of shops opposite Azad Maidan on MG road in south Mumbai. The name was derived because the shops stock all fashionable T-shirts and clothing. Fashion Street (FS) is the name that you can hear from most of the college students in Mumbai.
  Most of the clothes land here because they get rejected by the quality conscious importers.but on the whole, these clothes are stylish, cheap and of good quality.
  Export quality dress materials are available here in cheap prizes. Do not forget to bargain on the prices. You can get a good amount of saving by bargain. Apart from textile items, tourist can venture out here to get jeweler items, bags, shoes and kids toys.
  
  How to reach Fashion street?
  It is located opposite Azad maidan. You can take a taxi from CST Station or from Churchgate station. Alternatively there are many buses that play from the station.
  
  
• 17.Film City
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• 18.Hutatma Chowk
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• 19.Gateway of India
• Built in the Indo-saracenic style, the Gateway of India is meant to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay, prior to the Darbar in Delhi in December 1911. The foundation stone was laid on March 31, 1911 and George Wittet's final design sanctioned in August 1914. Between 1915 and 1919 work proceeded on reclamations at Apollo Pier for the land on which the gateway and the new sea wall would be built. The foundations were completed in 1920.
  The Gateway is built from yellow Kharodi basalt and reinforced concrete. The central dome is 48 feet in diameter and 83 feet above ground at its highest point. The whole harbour front was realigned in order to come in line with a planned esplanade which would sweep down to the centre of the town. The cost of the construction was Rs. 21 lakhs, borne mainly by the Government of India. For lack of funds, the approach road was never built, and the Gateway now stands at an angle to the road leading up to it.
  The construction was completed in 1924, and the Gateway opened on December 4, 1924 by the Viceroy, Earl of Reading.
  The last British troops to leave India, the First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry, passed through the gate in a ceremony on February 28, 1948.
  There are seating arrangement exactly in front of gateway to enjoy the view. You can relax on green grass surrounded around Shivaji statue in that public garden. Very near is the ticket kiosks for boat and ferry rides that goes to Elephanta Caves. If you thinking of any parking space near gateway then yes it is available behind the garden in front for cars and tourist buses. Don’t forget the beautiful view of Hotel Taj shining since decades now and a compliment to gateway of India. Will write more on ferry and cruise as we get information on same.
  Famous Places near Gateway Of India
  Places like Elephanta caves, Dock Yard of Mumbai, Regal Cinema, Rhythm House are known for some unique things like the prince of wales museum for its antique things.
  How To Reach Gateway Of India
  The closet railway terminals are the Mumbai Central and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. 20 mins Walkable distance from Churchgate station, via Flora Fountain road, or alternately Taxi which takes just few minutes.
  By Road
  The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) operates various bus services linking the city to a number of tourist destinations. Local taxis and auto rickshaws are easily available for intra-city travel
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• 20.Gurdwara Shree Guru Singh Sabha
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• 21.Haji Ali Mosque

• 22.Hanging Gardens
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• 23.High Court
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• 24.INS Vikrant
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• 25.Jehangir Art Gallery
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• 26.Jijamata Udyaan
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• 27.Juhu Chowpatty Beach
• Built in the Indo-saracenic style, the Gateway of India is meant to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay, prior to the Darbar in Delhi in December 1911. The foundation stone was laid on March 31, 1911 and George Wittet's final design sanctioned in August 1914. Between 1915 and 1919 work proceeded on reclamations at Apollo Pier for the land on which the gateway and the new sea wall would be built. The foundations were completed in 1920.
  The Gateway is built from yellow Kharodi basalt and reinforced concrete. The central dome is 48 feet in diameter and 83 feet above ground at its highest point. The whole harbour front was realigned in order to come in line with a planned esplanade which would sweep down to the centre of the town. The cost of the construction was Rs. 21 lakhs, borne mainly by the Government of India. For lack of funds, the approach road was never built, and the Gateway now stands at an angle to the road leading up to it.
  The construction was completed in 1924, and the Gateway opened on December 4, 1924 by the Viceroy, Earl of Reading.
  The last British troops to leave India, the First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry, passed through the gate in a ceremony on February 28, 1948.
  There are seating arrangement exactly in front of gateway to enjoy the view. You can relax on green grass surrounded around Shivaji statue in that public garden. Very near is the ticket kiosks for boat and ferry rides that goes to Elephanta Caves. If you thinking of any parking space near gateway then yes it is available behind the garden in front for cars and tourist buses. Don’t forget the beautiful view of Hotel Taj shining since decades now and a compliment to gateway of India. Will write more on ferry and cruise as we get information on same.
  Famous Places near Gateway Of India
  Places like Elephanta caves, Dock Yard of Mumbai, Regal Cinema, Rhythm House are known for some unique things like the prince of wales museum for its antique things.
  How To Reach Gateway Of India
  The closet railway terminals are the Mumbai Central and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. 20 mins Walkable distance from Churchgate station, via Flora Fountain road, or alternately Taxi which takes just few minutes.
  By Road
  The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) operates various bus services linking the city to a number of tourist destinations. Local taxis and auto rickshaws are easily available for intra-city travel
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• 28.Kamala Nehru Park
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• 29.Kanheri Caves
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• 30.Mahalaxmi Racecourse
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• 31.Marine Drive
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• 32.India Government Mint
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• 33.Nehru Science Centre
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  History
  Nehru Science Centre is India's largest interactive science centre opened in 1977, inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi. The centre opened its first semi-permanent exhibition `Light & Sight' in 1977 followed by the world's first ever Science Park in 1979, during the International Year of the child. The full- fledged science centre was finally opened to public on November 11,1985 by late Shri Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister of India.
  Nehru Science Centre, the largest Science Centre in the country has a sprawling 8 acres of science park with varieties of plants, trees and shrubs. More than 50 hands-on and interactive science exhibits on energy,sound, kinematics, mechanics, transport, etc. are installed in the science park.
  Nehru Science Centre is visited by over 600,000 people every year who experience and enjoy the basic principles and marvels of science & technology. Situated on Dr. E. Moses Road, Mumbai - 400018, in between Worli Naka and Mahalaxmi Railway Station and spread over 14 acres of land, the Centre provides a natural and free environment for students to learn, familiarize and spend creative holidays and for professionals in the field of science education to have a glimpse of innovations in science education. Close to 1,20,000 school children alone participate in the activities of the Centre.
  It has a circular sky theatre with a seating capacity of about 600 people. In the middle of the sky theatre is a giant planetarium projector- a versatile instrument that faithfully reproduces the night sky as seen at any place of the earth at any time past, present and future.
  Opening Hours
  The Science Centre is open to public every day including Sundays and public holidays throughout the year, except two days, i.e. Holi(2nd day) and Diwali.
  Opening hours: 10.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs
  Ticket Counter Timing: 10.00 hrs to 17.30 hrs
  Admission Fees (Per Head) (Revised from April 1, 2010)
  Entry ticket for the general visitors Rs.25/-
  Entry ticket for the organised group of 25 or more people Rs.20/-
  Entry ticket for the students in organised group with authority letter Rs.10/-
  
  Special shows/demonstrations/parking 
  3D Science Show for general visitors Rs.20/-
  3D Science Show for organised group of 25 or more people Rs.15/-
  3D Science Show for students in organised group with authority letter Rs.10/-
  Science Odyssey for general visitors Rs.50/-
  Science Odyssey for organised group of 25 or more people Rs.40/-
  Science Odyssey for students in organised group with authority letter Rs.25/-
  
  Combined ticket for Science Centre & Science Odysey 
  Combined ticket for the general visitors Rs.65/-
  Combined ticket for the organised group of 25 or more people Rs.50/-
  I am a Mother (Revised from January 1, 2008) Rs.5/-
  Taramandal (Revised from April 1, 2008) Rs.5/-
  
  Parking (one time)
  for four wheelers Rs.20/-
  for two wheelers Rs.10/-
  How To Reach?
  The Centre can be reached by public transport i.e. train, bus, taxi or private vehicles.
  It is situated on Dr. E. Moses Road between Mahalaxmi Rly. Station on the South and Worli Naka on the North at a distance of about 1 km from either end.
  The nearest bus stop is Jijamata Nagar.
  The nearest railway station - Mahalaxmi (Western Rly.), Byculla (Central Rly.);
  Bus Routes - 50, 80 (Ltd.), 91(Ltd.), 124, 154, 164, 165, 168, 172, 351.
  
  
• 34.Nehru Planetarium
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  History
  Nehru Science Centre is India's largest interactive science centre opened in 1977, inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi. The centre opened its first semi-permanent exhibition `Light & Sight' in 1977 followed by the world's first ever Science Park in 1979, during the International Year of the child. The full- fledged science centre was finally opened to public on November 11,1985 by late Shri Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister of India.
  Nehru Science Centre, the largest Science Centre in the country has a sprawling 8 acres of science park with varieties of plants, trees and shrubs. More than 50 hands-on and interactive science exhibits on energy,sound, kinematics, mechanics, transport, etc. are installed in the science park.
  Nehru Science Centre is visited by over 600,000 people every year who experience and enjoy the basic principles and marvels of science & technology. Situated on Dr. E. Moses Road, Mumbai - 400018, in between Worli Naka and Mahalaxmi Railway Station and spread over 14 acres of land, the Centre provides a natural and free environment for students to learn, familiarize and spend creative holidays and for professionals in the field of science education to have a glimpse of innovations in science education. Close to 1,20,000 school children alone participate in the activities of the Centre.
  It has a circular sky theatre with a seating capacity of about 600 people. In the middle of the sky theatre is a giant planetarium projector- a versatile instrument that faithfully reproduces the night sky as seen at any place of the earth at any time past, present and future.
  Opening Hours
  The Science Centre is open to public every day including Sundays and public holidays throughout the year, except two days, i.e. Holi(2nd day) and Diwali.
  Opening hours: 10.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs
  Ticket Counter Timing: 10.00 hrs to 17.30 hrs
  Admission Fees (Per Head) (Revised from April 1, 2010)
  Entry ticket for the general visitors Rs.25/-
  Entry ticket for the organised group of 25 or more people Rs.20/-
  Entry ticket for the students in organised group with authority letter Rs.10/-
  
  Special shows/demonstrations/parking 
  3D Science Show for general visitors Rs.20/-
  3D Science Show for organised group of 25 or more people Rs.15/-
  3D Science Show for students in organised group with authority letter Rs.10/-
  Science Odyssey for general visitors Rs.50/-
  Science Odyssey for organised group of 25 or more people Rs.40/-
  Science Odyssey for students in organised group with authority letter Rs.25/-
  
  Combined ticket for Science Centre & Science Odysey 
  Combined ticket for the general visitors Rs.65/-
  Combined ticket for the organised group of 25 or more people Rs.50/-
  I am a Mother (Revised from January 1, 2008) Rs.5/-
  Taramandal (Revised from April 1, 2008) Rs.5/-
  
  Parking (one time)
  for four wheelers Rs.20/-
  for two wheelers Rs.10/-
  How To Reach?
  The Centre can be reached by public transport i.e. train, bus, taxi or private vehicles.
  It is situated on Dr. E. Moses Road between Mahalaxmi Rly. Station on the South and Worli Naka on the North at a distance of about 1 km from either end.
  The nearest bus stop is Jijamata Nagar.
  The nearest railway station - Mahalaxmi (Western Rly.), Byculla (Central Rly.);
  Bus Routes - 50, 80 (Ltd.), 91(Ltd.), 124, 154, 164, 165, 168, 172, 351.
  
  
• 35.Powai Lake
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• 36.Prithvi Theatre
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• 37.Rajabai Tower
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• 38.Reserve Bank of India
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• 39.Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali National Park)
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• 40.Hotel Taj Mahal
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• 41.Taraporewala Aquarium
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• 42.Veermata Jeejabai Bhosale Udyan
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• 43.Vihar Lake
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• 44.Siddhivinayak Temple
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  Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Mandir is the most popular & significant places of worship of Shree Ganesh in India.Shree Siddhivinayak Temple of Mumbai located in Prabhadevi is counted amongst the most venerated temples of India. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Elephant God, and is situated in the Prabhadevi locality of the city. The credit for the construction of the temple goes to Vithu and Deubai Patil. Built in the year 1801, Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is visited by people belonging to almost all the sects of the society.
  What is this Temple famous for?
  The idol of Ganapati is also called Chaturbhuj as it has four arms. A lotus is held in the upper right hand symbolises auspicious piety and a small axe in the upper left, a holy rosary of beads (Japmala) are held in the lower right and a bowl full of Modaks (a delicacy which is a perennial favorite with Sri Siddhivinayak) in the lower left. On auspicious Tuesdays, the serpentine queue of worshippers is over 2 km long.
  What are the Aarti timings at Siddhivinayak temple?
  Aarti timings on all days except Tuesday
  Kakad Aarti – The early morning prayer: at 5.30 am to 6.00 am
  Shree Darshan – morning at 6.00 am to afternoon 12.15 pm
  Naivedhya – afternoon at 12.15 pm to afternoon 12.30 pm
  Shree Darshan – afternoon at 12.30 pm. to evening 7.20 pm
  Aarti -Evening – The evening Prayer : 7.30 pm to 8.00 pm
  Shree Darshan – at 8.00 pm to 9.50 pm
  Shejaarti – The last Aarti of the day before bedtime : night 9.50 pm (The temple doors remain closed after shejaarti)
  
  Aarti Timings on Tuesday
  Shree Darshan – The early morning darshan: 3.15 am to 4.45 am
  Kakad Aarti – The early morning prayer: 5.00 am to 5.30 am
  Shree Darshan – morning at 5.30 am to afternoon 12.15 pm
  Naivedhya – afternoon at 12.15 pm to afternoon 12.30 pm
  Shree Darshan – afternoon at 12.30 pm to night 8.45 pm
  Aarti – Night Prayer :Night at 9.30 pm to night 10.00 pm
  Shejaarti – The last Aarti of the day before bedtime : night 12.30 am (The temple doors remain closed after shejaarti)
  How to reach Shree Siddhivinayak Temple?
  You can alight at Dadar station (western line) and take a taxi from there to the temple. You can tell the taxi driver to need to go to Siddhivinayak temple and he will take you there, with no questions asked. There are many buses that ply from the station too. The area that the temple falls under is known as ‘Prabhadevi’ area.
  
  
• 45.Mahalaxmi Temple
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• 46.Tardeo Agiary Parsi Temple
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• 47.Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Mumbai
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• 48.Global Pagoda
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• 49.Aksa Beach