Tourism in Mumbai, India pictures
Tourism in Mumbai
Mumbai is one of the largest cities in the world with an area of 344 km ² and a population of over 12.1 million people. This is the first city in India and the economic, cultural and trade of India, Mumbai is located on the west coast of India and the port.
The seven islands that formed Mumbai a place for meetings, fishing, and these islands are under the control of the empire and the monarchy in the mid-eighteenth century, and appeared in the city of Bombay, and trade in the nineteenth century was marked by the city economic development, education and became a solid foundation for Indian independence movement in the early twentieth century.
When India gained independence in 1947 the city joined with the state. In 1960 he created a new state capital of Maharashtra (Bombay) and the same thing in 1996 changed its name from Bombay to Mumbai.
Mumbai is home to important financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India, Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India and the corporate headquarters of many Indian companies and multinational korporatsiy.Gorod known in film and television industry, known as Bollywood.
Mumbai landmarks
Juhu Beach
Juhu Beach is located in a suburb of the same name in Mumbai. This beach is the most important and most famous beaches in the city, as is typical of the beauty of nature with charming blue sky mixed with the tranquil turquoise waters of the blue to form a beautiful and attractive minds chelates.
And includes several beach shops and souvenirs and gifts, as well as many products, such as buying a small beach of the pioneers of many types of Indian cuisine and snacks. Located near the beach, many restaurants and luxury hotels.
Chowpatty Beach Chaobaca beach
Chaobacy Beach are very popular around the visitors center in India, of all ages, with all of them to find one that fits their interests and inclinations. Acceptance of the pioneers of beach on the implementation of all activities and water sports such as swimming and beach and a traditional diving and surfing and beach ball.
And the beach is full of many local grocery stores and playgrounds and parks. And the beach goes on throughout the year of celebrations and carnivals sharp sense of humor that all the pioneers on the beach with local and foreign participation in the labor force. On the beach in the southern city of Mumbai, Maharashtra
Elephanta Caves
The caves are carved in the rock industry on the island of Elephanta is located 10 km east of Mumbai. These caves belong to the period between the fifth century and eighth century AD,
But what remains of its founder, is still matter of debate and research. Is it "the greatest Hindu caves the most important and most famous Elephanta caves in general, as is the large number of historical treasures and antiques and art, on the basis of which was attached in 1987 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Located on the island of Elephanta, 10 km east of Mumbai.
Flora Fountain
Carving architectural monument in the southern end of the road Dadabhai's business district in the heart of Mumbai. This fountain was built in 1864, a mix of architecture, water, sculpture, depicting the Roman goddess Flora
Haji Ali Mosque Draga
It was built Haji Ali Dargah in 1431 by wealthy Muslim merchant, Mr. Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who renounced all worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. Hailing from Bukhara, the ancient Persian empire, and now in Uzbekistan, Bukhari traveled around the world in the early 15th century to the middle, and then settled in Mumbai.
Kamala Nehru Park
Kamala Nehru Park is a park in India, an area of 4,000 square meters and is located at the top of Malabar Hill in Mumbai, he is named after Nehru, Kamala, wife of the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
This charming place is often visited by school children, and there is plenty of entertainment on the road, regardless of the structure in the form of footwear. Inspired by the song for the children. It is a garden, and you can see stunning views of the city.
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