Bombay Attractions

Haji Ali Mosque, great Muslim Architecture

Advantages: Cheap, friendly people, ecellent view
Disadvantages: Delays, crowd

...look at the eye catching Haji Ali Mosque. It was a decision that I will never rue. WHO WAS HAJI ALI: Syed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, Haji Ali who is believed to be a wealthy local business man in Bukharia, in the ancient Persian Empire now in Uzbekistan. Haji Ali traveled around the world in the early 1400s and the local historical records with Haji Ali Trust refutes that ultimately he had come to Mumbai, the then Bomabay. The legend has ...
...once Haji Ali Bukhari saw a poor woman, scarcely covered with tattered cloth crying on the road with an empty vessel in her hand. When Haji asked about her plight she sobbed vigorously and said that her husband will thrash her since she spilled the oil she was carrying when she stumbled by chance. The touchy man he was, Haji asked her to take him to the place of incident. As he poked his finger into the soil, the oil gushed out. The poor woman was ...

roktimdutta 26.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Haji Ali Mosque, Bombay

Be prepared for a shock !!!

Advantages: Can be counted on fingers !!!
Disadvantages: Not easily accessible by road...too much traffic chaos

I must say I had a whale of a time at this airport when i landed during my short trip to mumbai or shall i say bombay last year in 2005. First things first wen i boarded off the plane, I had to literally walk for nearly 20 mins before I cud see the immigration check points...to make it more delightful experience, I had to spend more than an hour to complete the formalities at the immigration counter..The worst was yet to come...Wen i gained access ...
...my luggages, I was in for a rude shock. All the luggages were being thrown away on the floor as if there has been a riot at that place. Fortunately i was able to located mine in few mins thanks to the distinctive colour of my bag. wen i was abt to get out of the airport building. That was the most memorable experience I cherish till date in my travel history. All the Best to You Guys who fancy landing at mumbai airport !!! ...

suhail3007 08.10.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, India

V.t. -Gate WAY of INDIA

Advantages: Many visiting places are near V.T.
Disadvantages: crowded

Victoria Terminus called V.T. after the the Queen Victoria's name.But now it is called as C.S.T.-Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus.It is the last station or first station in Mumbai. From this station we can go any sub-urban area of the Mumbai.Near this V.T. station the Famous destinations like GATE WAY OF INDIA is 2 km long which is built by British on the end of sea of Arabi sea. It is the historical monument . Near this Gate way of India the other famous ...

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Review of Victoria Terminus (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus), Bombay

Marine Drive - Drive through it!!

Advantages: location, sea beach, cool and calm place, commercial hub
Disadvantages: less connectivity by public transport, traffic

Marine drive is famous road of south mumbai starting from Nariman point to walkeshwar area. It is 3 km long. Official Name of Road is Netaji Subhashchandra Road who was freedom fighter of India. Connection : Best way to visit marine drive is bus or taxi. It is 3 km long road situated in between beautiful arabian sea on one side and tall buildings on other side. If you want to see marine drive as neckless go to one of building of Nariman Point. ...
...of Mumbai. The road is identity of Mumbai. It is bright and colorful with neon lighting at night. It gives true picture of commercial Mumbai. Many residents of Walkeshwar/Malbar hill area comes for jogging and take fresh air on this road. It is also one of hot destination for Mumbai bollywood Hindi films in which Hero and Heroine shares emotions of their life. In real life also it is relaxing and relieving place for middle class people of Mumbai ...

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Review of Marine Drive, Bombay

Gateway Of India

Advantages: Cheap, good facilities
Disadvantages: Beggars, can get crowded

The Gateway Of India is a tourist attraction located in Bombay, or as it is now known, Mumbai. It attracts people worldwide and is a popular site for people visiting the city. The beauty of the site can only really be fully experienced by visiting it as upon going there, it is a great atmosphere. There are many things to do once there. You can take a boat ride around the site which lasts for approximately 45 minutes. For people not too fond of ...
...around the location. If you are feeling hungry or thirsty, you can go to the Taj Hotel which is expensive but unfaltering in service and quality. On the other hand, you can byu food on the roads which has been freshly prepared and sold cheaply. If you want to capture your memory of the excursion, there are many photographers who take family pictures for a very reasonable price and you can even get them mailed to wherever youre staying. The price ...

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Review of Gateway of India, Bombay