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A complex tangle of cultures and creeds, the financial capital of India is a hub of activity. Get a flavourful sample of the country's food by visiting Crawford Market, experience a journey through the life of one of the most influential men in India at the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, and visit a fortune teller after a pony ride at Chowpatty Beach. Historical sites are located throughout the city, boasting ancient caves and temples while the city itself, with its bustling daily life and luxurious retail shops and restaurants, is an experience in itself.

Gateway of India

Gateway of India

The iconic Gateway of India overlooks the Arabic Sea and dominates the port with its majestic figure. Built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911, it is now a major draw for tourists thanks to the bustle filled with vendors and street food.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

A historic railway station and UNESCO heritage, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus blends the designs of a British architect with the expertise of Indian craftsmen, giving this construction a peculiar Victorian Gothic style. It also comes equipped with seven platforms for suburban trains and eleven for long-distance ones.

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Flora Fountain at Hutatma Chowk

Flora Fountain at Hutatma Chowk

Located in the heart of the business district, Flora Fountain is a popular Mumbai landmark built in 1864, and it has become a heritage structure. Made of Portland marble, its namesake is the Roman Goddess of Flowers and the Season of Spring.

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Dhobi Ghat

Dhobi Ghat

Dhobi Ghat, the world's largest laundromat with workers bent over piles of clothes and a pungent scent of soap mixed with smoke, is still a reality in Mumbai. Thousand of clothes pass through the 700 stone washing platforms every day and are hung on intricate dry lines, in a colourful show that is one of a kind.

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Elephanta Caves

Elephanta Caves

Located on Elephanta Island, the 5th-8th century ancient caves are a nice option for a day trip. The network of rock-carved caves is an important world heritage site, boasting sculptures of Trimurti and Gangadhara, being associated to the cult of Lord Shiva.

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Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum (Gandhi’s House)

Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum (Gandhi’s House)

Architect of a form of non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi was a spiritual and political leader whose influence stirred a nation, if not the world. The Gandhi Museum, once the house of the man who defined modern India, now preserves his memory by showing, every now and again, films about Gandhi and his speeches and guarding a library partly dedicated to his importance.

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Chowpatty Beach

Chowpatty Beach

Being a polluted metropolis, Mumbai is, certainly, not renowned for crystal-water beaches and white sand, so swimming here should be avoided at all costs. Chowpatty Beach is a gathering point that, with its myriad stalls, offers street food and a nice backdrop for a leisure walk. At sunset, people flock down the quaint coastline that transforms itself into an open-air fair with pony rides, fortune tellers and local snacks.

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Shree Siddhivinayak Temple

Shree Siddhivinayak Temple

Located in the heart of Mumbai, The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple honours Lord Ganesh, the most revered god within the whole of India. Dating back to the 1800s, it features carved wooden doors at the entrance and an inner roof plated with gold, and the idol of Shree Siddhivinayak is carved out of a single black stone.

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Kanheri Caves

Kanheri Caves

In the western outskirts of Mumbai, the Kanheri Caves are laid in the middle of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Carved out of rock mountains and with a history that dates back to the first century BC, they are existing proof of the Buddhist influence on India. The surrounding forest features an area full of waterfalls and local flora.

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Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market

Once known as the Crawford Market, it is located opposite the Mumbai Police headquarters, near Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. It is more a throwback to a Victorian market than modern-day India. The friezes on the exterior walls and the stone fountains in the interior are designed by Lockwood Kipling, father to writer Rudyard Kipling. Gobs of fresh fruit and vegetables are sold here, as well as chocolate and cheese.

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Global Vipassana Pagoda

Global Vipassana Pagoda

Inaugurated in 2009 to honour Buddha, this golden pagoda has become a major attraction in Mumbai. Loved for its golden decor and massive stone dome, the Global Vipassana Pagoda is surrounded by nature, and the Dhamma Pattana meditation centre offers free 10-day meditation courses.

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Dadar Flower Market

Dadar Flower Market

Right outside the Dadar station, the crowd of people flows into this tiny street filled with vendors and their red, blue and yellow bouquets of flowers. If you're up for it, you can also bargain with them to get a chance at an even lower price.

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Juhu Beach

Juhu Beach

Juhu is one of the most popular beaches in Mumbai: a perfect place to get a tan and enjoy the marine breeze during the day and a meeting point in the evening. With plentiful food stalls and vendors, it becomes even more lively at sunset.

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General Post Office

General Post Office

Located just behind Victoria Terminus, the largest GPO in India was completed in 1913. The imposing building is the template for the Indo-Saracenic architectural style and includes high vaulted ceilings and marble-topped tables in the interior.

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Malabar Hill

Malabar Hill

Situated on a small hill in the southern part of the city, Malabar Hill represents one of the highest vantage points in central Mumbai. Surrounded by upmarket residential areas, it is home to the ruins of the world heritage Walkeshwar Temple, with almost a thousand years, is one of the most ancient temples in town. The popular Baganga Festival of Music is usually held here in January.

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Nehru Centre

Nehru Centre

Inspired by the most revered figure of Jawaharlal Nehru, prime minister and leader of the Indian Independence movement, this artistic hub consists of a Planetarium and a permanent exhibition that covers every aspect of India's development and culture. Committed to promoting emerging artists, it also displays new talents, aiming to inspire new generations of young Indians. Special arrangements are made to watch, study and photograph solar and lunar eclipses, and many similar events.

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Snow World

Snow World

Located inside Phoenix Market City Mall, this indoor snow park offers a -10°C shield from the hot Indian weather. Activities include snowboarding, ice skating, and snow sledging, along with a play area designed for children and families.

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ISKCON Mandir - Juhu

ISKCON Mandir - Juhu

The Iskcon Temple is a temple that honours Lord Krishna. It is located within a short walk from Juhu Beach and it hosts a marble temple, an auditorium and a restaurant. Located in the so-called Harekishna Land, it represents a nice escapade from the chaos of the city centre.

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Prithvi Theatre

Prithvi Theatre

Run by a family of actors and directors of Bollywood movies, Prithvi Theatre was founded in 1942 and offers shows all year round, 6 days a week, to this day. The facility houses a bookshop selling theatre-related books and DVDs, as well as an open-air café surrounded by bamboo.

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