Tourist Attraction in Mumbai

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Gateway of India :- Located on the waterfront in Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai, the Gateway is a basalt arch 26 metres (85 ft) high. The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and  Queen Mary to Bombay, prior to the Delhi Durbar, in December 1911. Bombay Stock Exchange:- Is the oldest stock exchange in Asia and has the greatest number of listed companies in the world, with 4700 listed as of August 2007. It is located at Dalal Street, Mumbai, India. Jehangir Art Gallery:- Most famous art gallery and a tourist attraction. It was founded by Sir Cowasji Jehangir. It was built in 1952. Managed by the Bombay  Art Society, the entire cost of this mansion was donated by Cowasji Jehangir. This gallery is situated at Kala Ghoda, behind the Prince of Wales Museum, in South Mumbai near the Gateway of India. Juhu Beach:- It is famous for its sprawling beach, the Juhu Beach. It is surrounded by  Arabian Sea in the west, Santacruz and Vile Parle in the east. Bollywood stars own bungalows in Juhu, famously including Amitabh Bachchan, Amrish Puri, Ajay Devgan,  the Deols and numerous other stars and starlets. The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower  Is a prestigious luxury hotel located in the Colaba region of Mumbai,Next to the Gateway of India. Is 105-year old heritage building retains its stature as the flagship property of the group and contains 565 rooms. Haji Ali Mosque :-This early 18th century shrine contains the tomb of HAZRATH HAJI ALI, a Muslim Sufi saint. There are two local legends which claim to trace the hazrath’s antecedents. Crawford Market :-Rechristened as Mahatma Phule Market, it was built in 1871 by William Emerson. The bas-reliefs, at a height, adorning the facade, were designed by J. L. Kipling at the School of Art, a stone's throw away. Elephanta Caves:- Caves located on Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai,  contain Shaivistic high reliefs in stone of Hindu deities important to worshipers of Shiva.  The sculptures were created beginning in the late Gupta Empire, or some time after, and at later dates. Elephanta Island was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 to preserve the artwork. Hanging Gardens of Mumbai:- Also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens, are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its western side, just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park. They provide sunset views over the Arabian Sea and feature numerous hedges  carved into the shapes of animals. Queens Necklace:- Marine Drive is a 3-kilometre-long boulevard in South Mumbai in the city of Mumbai. It is a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast, which is a natural bay. The road links Nariman Point to Babulnath and Malabar Hill. At the northern end of Marine Drive is Chowpatty Beach. is also known as the Queen's Necklace because if viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls. Kanheri Caves:- The Kanheri Caves are a group of rock-cut monuments, located north  of Borivali on the western outskirts of Mumbai. These caves date from 1st century BCE to  9th century CE The earliest are 109 tiny rock-cut cells, carved into the side of a hill. Chor Bazaar:- Chor Bazaar (Close to Bhendi Bazaar) in South Mumbai is one of the largest flea markets in India. The word Chor means "thief" in Hindi-Urdu. This is basically an "organized" flea market, where one has to rummage through junk and hopefully find treasures. The reason it is known as "thief's market", is because it assumed that goods sold there are stolen. Beware of Thieves be carefull.