Shopping in Mumbai is a memorable experience as you wander through its Bazaars with striking names like Chor Bazar, Crawford Market, The Mangaldas Market, Fashion Street, Flora Fountain, Mutton Street and Zaveri Bazar. At Chor Bazar you'll find a phenomenal collection of antiques, jewellery, wooden articles, leatherware and general bric-a-brac.
Crawford Market
Also known as Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Market named after a local patriot, the old Victorian building is located north of the Victoria Terminus station. Built in 1869, it used to be the city's wholesale produce market. Just above the main entrance there is a bas-relief designed by Lockyard Kipling, father of Rudyard Kipling depicting workers in a wheat field. The market has interesting varieties of fresh produce at wholesale rates- fruits and vegetables, a meat section, imported cheese, chocolate etc. There is a bazaar area Lohar chawl across the street with an extensive range of goods. Nearby is Kiplings' cottage where Rudyard was born.
The Mangaldas Market
The Mangaldas Market is the largest indoor cloth and dress material market in Mumbai. There are hundreds of stalls where you can buy beautiful material from the finest silk saris to raw cotton.
Chor Bazar (Thieves Market)
Chor Bazar is a paradise for the antique hunter. It is arguably one of Mumbai's best shopping centers. This much talked about market in Mumbai occupied by an odd collection of shops deals with goods from second hand car parts to handmade furniture. One can buy good painting, jewellery, wooden articles, statues, leather ware and general bric-a-brac, silver coins and lots of other things from here. There are a number of shops where bargain is possible. The main avenue is Mutton Street, flanked by rows of little antique shops.
Zaveri Bazar (Jewellery Market)Zaveri Bazar offers a range of jewellery in diamond, gold and silver. The market is crowded and bursting at the seams. Napkin rings, picture frames, snuff boxes, bangles and necklaces in old silver can be purchased for reasonable prices. This is where the Mumbai's bullion exchange and diamond market used to be, though it is now primarily a retail centre. Mumbadevi temple is nearby.
Fashion Street
Fashion Street, also knows as FS is very famous for its readymade garments. It has at least 130 to 140 shops. You can see the latest fashion trends here, and casual wear is probably the cheapest anywhere in the world. It is a very popular area with college students and teenagers. The clothes are usually surplus exports and therefore are of very good quality and make. There are also several shoe and jewellery shops and anything else you can think of.
Flora FountainAll around the square sit Mumbai's infamous vendors selling just about everything from cheap nylon saris and ballpoint pens to herbal remedies.
The World Trade Center
The World Trade Center at Cuffe Parade is one of the main shopping centers in Mumbai. It has a huge number of state government emporiums, textile and carpet shops.
Central Cottage Industries Emporium
Central Cottage Industries Emporium where you can buy everything, ranging from the latest fashion in Bombay, handicrafts, consumer or electronic equipments, paintings, engineering innovations etc.
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Thursday 7 July 2011
Mumbai Tourist Attractions (Maharashtra)
Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is the main attraction of Mumbai city. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in 1911. Situated at the Apollo Bunder, the gateway holds greater historical significance as the last of the British troops that left India by sea, marched through its portals. The monument is complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. You can also go for a short cruise through Mumbai's natural harbour in one of the little motor launches that are stationed here.
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Mani Bhawan
Mani Bhawan is one of the important places to visit in Mumbai. Presently functioning as a Gandhi memorial, it used to be the Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi. It is from this famous house No. 19, called Mani Bhawan, that Gandhiji was arrested in 1932. This two storied building houses a reference library with over 2000 books, a photo feature on the Mahatma's life, some memorabilia, an old Gandhiji's charkha and a film and recording archive. A minimum entry fee is required to get into the Mani Bhawan.
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Prince of Wales Museum
The Prince of Wales museum is another major attraction of Mumbai. Built in the year 1914, it is surrounded by a beautiful landscape forming an ideal getaway for the people of Mumbai. The museum houses art, sculpture, rare coins, and old firearms and a priceless collection of miniature paintings. The Prince of Wales museum is regarded as one of the best museums in the country.
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Marine Drive
A stroll down the Marine Drive is the best way to discover Mumbai. This winding stretch of road with tall buildings on one side and sea on the other extends from Nariman Point to Malabar Hills. Due to its curved shape and many street lights, it was once called the Queen's Necklace. A popular sea front, Marine Drive is also the main thoroughfare linking for the Malabar Hills to the southernmost points of Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Nariman Point, and the Fort.
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Juhu
Nicknamed as the uptown bourgeois paradise, Juhu Beach is a place that attracts a large number of visitors throughout the year. Characterised by walkers, screaming children and courting couples, the beach covers an area of about 5 kilometres. Juhu beach is attractively studded with many five star hotels offering the customers a splendid view of the coast. The beach remains noticeably crowded on weekends. Moreover, the beach activities like camel rides, pony rides, acrobats, performing monkeys and entertainers will keep you enthralled all the time. Keep away from hawkers.![]()
Hanging Gardens
The Hanging Gardens makes another must see site in Mumbai. The park was built during the early 1880s over Mumbai's main reservoir at the top of the Malabar Hills. The reason of its location being to cover the water from the potentially contaminating activity of the nearby Towers of Silence. Located just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park, this terraced garden, also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Garden, is famous among the locals as well as tourists. The garden provides lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea.
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Kamla Nehru Park
Kamla Nehru park, located at the top of Malabar Hills is another site to visit in Mumbai. Overlooking the Marine Drive, the park houses "Old Woman's Shoe", wonderfully cut hazes and roomy walkaways. Moreover, the park also provides you a spectacular view of the city and the sunset. The Kamla Nehru park also makes a favourite gateway for the locals here.
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Chowpatty
Another sandy gateway of Mumbai is the Chowpatty beach in the suburbs of the city. Chowpatty is perhaps the most famous beach of Mumbai, characterised by the usual hustle and bustle of stallwalahs, people snoozing under the shade of its stunted trees, screaming kids, Ferris wheels, pony rides, wayside astrologers, monkey shows, and even the odd self-styled gymnast demonstrating their skill for a fee. Moreover, the bhelpuri shops and sometimes the film shoot or a street play also adds to the festive atmosphere of the beach. A beach of action, Chowpatty makes a must visit in Mumbai.
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Aarey Milk Colony
One of the most modern milk colonies in the world is Aarey Milk colony of Mumbai. Located at a distance of 32 kilometres from main Mumbai city, it falls on the main Ghodbunder Road. Aarey makes a must visit in Mumbai not only for its sophisticated dairy and the many well fed cows but also for its surrounding natural beauty. A visit to the observation pavilion here on a hill near the colony's entrance also gives you an enchanting view of the surrounding areas. But the main feature of the colony is the 4000 acres of parkland with fine gardens. You can also try the fresh milk and snacks in the colony's canteen here.
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Tower of Silence
A peculiar site to visit in Mumbai is the Tower of Silence. Mumbai has a large number of Parsi population. The Parsis have the custom of leaving their dead in the open. These particular places are called "Towers of Silence", where the vultures come to eat the dead. For the Parsis, this is regarded as the final act of charity. Mumbai's Towers of Silence, have virtually disappeared today. Only a handful remain that attract a considerable number of tourists every year.
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Jain Temple
Jain temple of Mumbai also makes the interesting place to visit in the city. Located on the Malabar Hill, the Jain temple houses frescoes depicting various events in the lives of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras.
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The Gateway of India is the main attraction of Mumbai city. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in 1911. Situated at the Apollo Bunder, the gateway holds greater historical significance as the last of the British troops that left India by sea, marched through its portals. The monument is complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. You can also go for a short cruise through Mumbai's natural harbour in one of the little motor launches that are stationed here.
Mani Bhawan is one of the important places to visit in Mumbai. Presently functioning as a Gandhi memorial, it used to be the Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi. It is from this famous house No. 19, called Mani Bhawan, that Gandhiji was arrested in 1932. This two storied building houses a reference library with over 2000 books, a photo feature on the Mahatma's life, some memorabilia, an old Gandhiji's charkha and a film and recording archive. A minimum entry fee is required to get into the Mani Bhawan.
Prince of Wales Museum
The Prince of Wales museum is another major attraction of Mumbai. Built in the year 1914, it is surrounded by a beautiful landscape forming an ideal getaway for the people of Mumbai. The museum houses art, sculpture, rare coins, and old firearms and a priceless collection of miniature paintings. The Prince of Wales museum is regarded as one of the best museums in the country.
Marine Drive
A stroll down the Marine Drive is the best way to discover Mumbai. This winding stretch of road with tall buildings on one side and sea on the other extends from Nariman Point to Malabar Hills. Due to its curved shape and many street lights, it was once called the Queen's Necklace. A popular sea front, Marine Drive is also the main thoroughfare linking for the Malabar Hills to the southernmost points of Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Nariman Point, and the Fort.
Juhu
Nicknamed as the uptown bourgeois paradise, Juhu Beach is a place that attracts a large number of visitors throughout the year. Characterised by walkers, screaming children and courting couples, the beach covers an area of about 5 kilometres. Juhu beach is attractively studded with many five star hotels offering the customers a splendid view of the coast. The beach remains noticeably crowded on weekends. Moreover, the beach activities like camel rides, pony rides, acrobats, performing monkeys and entertainers will keep you enthralled all the time. Keep away from hawkers.
Hanging Gardens
The Hanging Gardens makes another must see site in Mumbai. The park was built during the early 1880s over Mumbai's main reservoir at the top of the Malabar Hills. The reason of its location being to cover the water from the potentially contaminating activity of the nearby Towers of Silence. Located just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park, this terraced garden, also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Garden, is famous among the locals as well as tourists. The garden provides lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea.
Kamla Nehru Park
Kamla Nehru park, located at the top of Malabar Hills is another site to visit in Mumbai. Overlooking the Marine Drive, the park houses "Old Woman's Shoe", wonderfully cut hazes and roomy walkaways. Moreover, the park also provides you a spectacular view of the city and the sunset. The Kamla Nehru park also makes a favourite gateway for the locals here.
Chowpatty
Another sandy gateway of Mumbai is the Chowpatty beach in the suburbs of the city. Chowpatty is perhaps the most famous beach of Mumbai, characterised by the usual hustle and bustle of stallwalahs, people snoozing under the shade of its stunted trees, screaming kids, Ferris wheels, pony rides, wayside astrologers, monkey shows, and even the odd self-styled gymnast demonstrating their skill for a fee. Moreover, the bhelpuri shops and sometimes the film shoot or a street play also adds to the festive atmosphere of the beach. A beach of action, Chowpatty makes a must visit in Mumbai.
Aarey Milk Colony
Tower of Silence
Jain Temple
Jain temple of Mumbai also makes the interesting place to visit in the city. Located on the Malabar Hill, the Jain temple houses frescoes depicting various events in the lives of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras.
Tuesday 5 July 2011
Places to visit in Amritsar
Akal Takht
The fabulous Akal Takht building is made of a spectacular five storeys – all complete with white marble, and sporting an amazing gold roof at the top. With such a breath-taking and rare sight, the Akal Takht is, indeed, one of the top attractions in the city.
The Akal Takht is a building that Amritsar takes great pride in, and rightfully so. It was damaged once in 1984, and instantly rebuilt to the glorious sight it is today. Besides being aesthetically pleasing, the Akal Takht is important due to its grand religious significance.
Visit today for this splendid view, and get an up-close look at the spiritual and touching rituals performed here for the public! The sights are unforgettable, and the practised ritual will leave you speechless. Peaceful, historical and cultural – the defining words of Akal Takht.
Amrit Sarovar
The Amrit Sarovar is the large, clear, pure water that is surrounding the Golden Temple. It is famously known for the amazingly spiritual essence about it. Standing at the edge and looking into this great pool, you can clearly see the mirror image of the Golden Temple itself.
The Amrit Sarovar offers an amazing opportunity for the massive amount of tourists it collects. To spread the immense feeling of holiness and cleanliness, it has sections marked off for travelers wanting to bathe and dip into this smooth pool.
This important monument is guaranteed to grace you with its holy and spiritual qualities. Make a trip to the Amrit Sarovar today, and enjoy the endless possibilities of this great opportunity. Some of the most renowned people in the world have entered these waters.
Central Sikh Museum
The Central Sikh Museum is located in a wonderful spot – right outside the Golden Temple! With the many adventures to be found here, as well as the incredible views, the Central Sikh Museum attracts many kinds of travelers.
Constructed in 1958, the Central Sikh Museum houses an abundance of religious memorabilia, tying in perfectly the motif with the temple situated just outside. The pristinely preserved items tell the story of the Sikh history – your curiosity is bound to be sky-high as you travel from room to room.
Enjoy this fine collection of paintings depicting Sikh saints, warriors and powerful leaders. The display of priceless coins, documents and much more are absolutely outstanding. Explore the Central Sikh Museum to its fullest. There’s a lot to be seen, and even more to be learned.
Durgiana Temple
The Durgiana Temple is dedicated to the famous Goddess Durga, and represents the Hindu faith. Visitors are highly intrigued by the use of architecture here – it is often referred to as the "Silver Temple" of Amritsar, due to the replicated pattern of the Golden Temple, and the use of silver on its stunningly carved doors.
The entrance is welcoming, and continues to draw in visitors of all faiths, beliefs and backgrounds. The Durgiana Temple is part of a very exciting complex, containing amazing features of history here, such as the Bara Hanuman and Sita Mata temples. Merely exploring the grounds will have you lost in another world – not to mention era.
Replicating the Golden Temple has been the main cause for the important visitors, such as sages, priests and Hindu scholars from all over the world – but upon reaching the Durgiana Temple, you see that it has a personality entirely of its own. Visit today, and feel the uplifting spirit reach your heart, too – as it has done with many others.
Golden Temple
The Golden Temple, also known as the "Harmandir Sahib," is world acknowledged for being the holiest Sikh shrine in the entire city. This temple is the most major destination for travelers with culture, history and spiritual curiosity from all corners of the world.
This tourist attraction has reached the peak of fame, and continues to draw in people with its utterly sacred and holy appearance. The liveliness of the community in respects to the rituals that are performed here on a regular basis allows all under its roof to feel a sense of belonging.
The Golden Temple’s rich, lavish architectural marvel also adds to the powerful greatness of its existence. This sacred attraction is open to all visitors – take advantage of it by visiting today.
Jallianwala Bagh
The Jallianwala Bagh is a hugely historical piece, of large value to the city. This memorial was created to pay respects to the lives of thousands of innocent people in the community. The massacre took place on April 13th of 1919, a day that will forever be remembered by the people – especially when visiting the touching, beautiful Jallianwala Bagh.
The Jallianwala Bagh is a lovely, peaceful community garden, with remnants of the innocent victims located artistically all throughout. Located within the vicinity of the Golden Temple, everyone who visits has said they can feel the holiness and calmness wash over them.
The Jallianwala Bagh is a massive piece of history for this glorious town. Explore the beautiful garden walls, the lavishly grown flowers, and most importantly – the commemoration of the souls. You will truly feel touched by the spirit shown here.
The fabulous Akal Takht building is made of a spectacular five storeys – all complete with white marble, and sporting an amazing gold roof at the top. With such a breath-taking and rare sight, the Akal Takht is, indeed, one of the top attractions in the city.
The Akal Takht is a building that Amritsar takes great pride in, and rightfully so. It was damaged once in 1984, and instantly rebuilt to the glorious sight it is today. Besides being aesthetically pleasing, the Akal Takht is important due to its grand religious significance.
Visit today for this splendid view, and get an up-close look at the spiritual and touching rituals performed here for the public! The sights are unforgettable, and the practised ritual will leave you speechless. Peaceful, historical and cultural – the defining words of Akal Takht.
Amrit Sarovar
The Amrit Sarovar is the large, clear, pure water that is surrounding the Golden Temple. It is famously known for the amazingly spiritual essence about it. Standing at the edge and looking into this great pool, you can clearly see the mirror image of the Golden Temple itself.
The Amrit Sarovar offers an amazing opportunity for the massive amount of tourists it collects. To spread the immense feeling of holiness and cleanliness, it has sections marked off for travelers wanting to bathe and dip into this smooth pool.
This important monument is guaranteed to grace you with its holy and spiritual qualities. Make a trip to the Amrit Sarovar today, and enjoy the endless possibilities of this great opportunity. Some of the most renowned people in the world have entered these waters.
Central Sikh Museum
The Central Sikh Museum is located in a wonderful spot – right outside the Golden Temple! With the many adventures to be found here, as well as the incredible views, the Central Sikh Museum attracts many kinds of travelers.
Constructed in 1958, the Central Sikh Museum houses an abundance of religious memorabilia, tying in perfectly the motif with the temple situated just outside. The pristinely preserved items tell the story of the Sikh history – your curiosity is bound to be sky-high as you travel from room to room.
Enjoy this fine collection of paintings depicting Sikh saints, warriors and powerful leaders. The display of priceless coins, documents and much more are absolutely outstanding. Explore the Central Sikh Museum to its fullest. There’s a lot to be seen, and even more to be learned.
Durgiana Temple
The Durgiana Temple is dedicated to the famous Goddess Durga, and represents the Hindu faith. Visitors are highly intrigued by the use of architecture here – it is often referred to as the "Silver Temple" of Amritsar, due to the replicated pattern of the Golden Temple, and the use of silver on its stunningly carved doors.
The entrance is welcoming, and continues to draw in visitors of all faiths, beliefs and backgrounds. The Durgiana Temple is part of a very exciting complex, containing amazing features of history here, such as the Bara Hanuman and Sita Mata temples. Merely exploring the grounds will have you lost in another world – not to mention era.
Replicating the Golden Temple has been the main cause for the important visitors, such as sages, priests and Hindu scholars from all over the world – but upon reaching the Durgiana Temple, you see that it has a personality entirely of its own. Visit today, and feel the uplifting spirit reach your heart, too – as it has done with many others.
Golden Temple
The Golden Temple, also known as the "Harmandir Sahib," is world acknowledged for being the holiest Sikh shrine in the entire city. This temple is the most major destination for travelers with culture, history and spiritual curiosity from all corners of the world.
This tourist attraction has reached the peak of fame, and continues to draw in people with its utterly sacred and holy appearance. The liveliness of the community in respects to the rituals that are performed here on a regular basis allows all under its roof to feel a sense of belonging.
The Golden Temple’s rich, lavish architectural marvel also adds to the powerful greatness of its existence. This sacred attraction is open to all visitors – take advantage of it by visiting today.
Jallianwala Bagh
The Jallianwala Bagh is a hugely historical piece, of large value to the city. This memorial was created to pay respects to the lives of thousands of innocent people in the community. The massacre took place on April 13th of 1919, a day that will forever be remembered by the people – especially when visiting the touching, beautiful Jallianwala Bagh.
The Jallianwala Bagh is a lovely, peaceful community garden, with remnants of the innocent victims located artistically all throughout. Located within the vicinity of the Golden Temple, everyone who visits has said they can feel the holiness and calmness wash over them.
The Jallianwala Bagh is a massive piece of history for this glorious town. Explore the beautiful garden walls, the lavishly grown flowers, and most importantly – the commemoration of the souls. You will truly feel touched by the spirit shown here.
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