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ABOUT MUMBAI
Beaches
Marve and Manori Beaches
Manoribel Hotel 2691301 and Domonica Beach resort 4462161
Unlike Juhu beach, There are no vendors, Holiday cottages
are available for rent, Take the train from church gate to malad, then bus no. 272 to marve and a ferry across to manori.
Chowpatty Beach
Marine Drive Chowpatty, literally mean in 4 channels, is situated
at the end of Marine Drive at the foot of Malabar hill, there
are numerous foods stalls selling bhelpuri (a Mumbai specially),
Kulfi & Paan (be cautious). Nearest station is Marine
Lines (WR)
Juhu Beach
Mumbai's most popular is a favourite hount of the City Movers
and shakers. Swimming
Is unadvisable in the sea. Nearest station is Santacruz (WR)
Day Trips
Elephanta Caves
The beautiful sculptured rach-cut temple and Elephanta Island
are 9 Km. North east of Appolo Bunder. Closed on Mon. Ordinary
boats cost Rs. 60/-return and luxury launches, which are met
at elephanta by a free tour guide cost Rs.80/-. Both type
of launches leave every half hour front around *0900-1430
The last boat leaves daily from Apollo Bunder at * 1030 and
returns at * 1400 and the fare is Rs. 90/-. For enquires 2875473.
Bassein Fort
The remains of the Portuguese fortified city of Bassein are
on the northen side of river which separates greater Mumbai
form the Indian mainland. After securing the area in 1534,
the Portuguese built a city of such omaand, splendour with
a cathedral, five convents and 13 churches, that it came to
known as the court of the north, nearest railway station is
vasai road and thereafter 11 Km by rickshaw.
Libraries
Central library
Town hall, near horniaman circle, fort 2611994. * 0930-1800
Closed on Sun
David Sasoon Library
MG Road, Kala Ghoda. 2843703* 08002100
The British Council Library
Mittal Tower 'A' Wing, Nariman Point 2823530 * 1000-1800(Tue-Sat)
closed on Sun & Mon
Help The health Education Library For People
Om Chambers, Kemps Corner 368334 * 1000-1800 (Mon- Sat). India's
first free health library.
Monuments
Flora Fountain
Hutatma Chowk also know as hutatma chowk, it is a statue of
Raman Goddess of spring erected in 1869 in member ue of the
Roman Goddess of spring erected in 1869 in memory of british
governor Sir Bartle Frere. Nearest station is Churchgate (WR)
GPO (General Post Office)
St. Georges Road 2620956 * 0900-1800( Mon -Sat) The GPO Building,
completed in 1911, was designed by John Begg in Indo-Saraacenic
style. The main post office of Mumbai is also the center of
"Poste Restante" where foreign tourists (please
bring passport) can collect their mail. It is situated near
to CST (VT) (CR)
Banganga
Walkeshwar Road Banganga is a beautiful stepped tank surrounded
by 30 temples, 2 hermitages and several gymkhanan. Nearest
station is Grant Road (WR)
JJ School of Art and Articulture
DN Road The JJ School of Art was founded in 1857 by Jamshedjee
Jeejeebhoy, a wealthy philanthropic Parsi gentleman. The decorative
feauture on many of Mumbai's public buildings were carried
out under his direction. His son, Rudyard Kipling, was born
here in 1865. Nearest Station is CST(VT) (CR).
Mani Bhavan
Laburnaum Road, Near Gowalia Tank, Gamdevi 3805864 * 1000-1730
Admission Rs. 3/-, free for locals, Mahatma Gandhi's temporary
residence(1971-1934) houses the Gandhi Museum. Nearest station
is grant Road (WR)
Mantralaya
Madame Cama Road This modern style building houses the offices
of the government of Maharashtra. Near this building at a
little distance is Yogakshema and the office of the Life Insurance
corp. Nearest station is Churchgate (WR).
Town Hall
Shahid Bhagat Singh Road (AD.) to Reserve Bank 2660956 * 1030-1730
( Mon-Sat). This is Mumbai's most distinguished example of
neo-classical architetecture. The library contains many ancient
books and manuscripts along with bronze and marble sculptures
of prominent Mumbai personalities, Nearest Station is CST
(VT) (CR).
Mint
Shahid Bhagat Singh Road constructed in 1829 and extending
upto Ballard Estate, It is here that India's currency is coined
, Prior permission to visit can be obtained from the Mint
Master. Nearest station is CST9VT) (CR)
Rajabai Clock Tower
Opp. Oval Maidan*1100 to 1700 one of Mumbai"s outstanding
landmark, the Rajabai clock Tower is situated in the gardens
of Mumbai Unversity. It houses the University Library. Nearest
station is Churchgate (WR)
Gateway of India
Apollo Bunder 2023585/6364*0800-2000 designed to commemorate
George V and Queen Mary's visit to India in 1911 it graces
the locally known Apollo Bunder Pier. From here one can take
launch cruises to the 6th Century Caves of Elephanta. Rates
for ½ hour harbour cruise Rs. 30/- (Delux Launch ).
Nearest station is Churchgate(WR).
Victorius Terminus
DN Road VT is now known as chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)
and is Mumbai's Architecural masterpiece. This solid Gothic
structure was designed in 1878 by FW stevens and cost 1.6
Millions rupees to build. It is the headquarters of Central
Railway System consisting of 14 Platforms. It offer passenger
amenties and also operates local trains.
Mumbai Special
Mahalaxmi Race Course
Lala Lajpatrai Road (Haji Ali) situated at Mahalaxmi, Opp.
The Haji Ali Dargha, this world class race course was built
under enthusiastic direction of Major JE Hughes. There are
two enclosures, one for members and the other for the genral
public. The Indian Derby is always in February. Mumbai's horse
racing season runs from November to April. Nearest Station
is Mahalaxmi (WR).
Dhobi Ghat
Dr. E Moses Road (Mahalaxmi). A visit to Mumbai is not complete
without witnessing the early morning activity at the Dhobi
Ghat, where Mumbai's dirties are scrubbed, bashed, dyed and
hung out to dry. Nearest stn is Mahalaxmi(WR)
Marine Drive
Netaji Subhashchandra Road. This is Mumabi's pride. It is
a popular promednade and is Mumbai's favourite spot for watching
the sun settling over the Arabian Sea. It is fondly called
the "Queen nechlace" because of the dramtic curve
of its streelights at night. Horse drawn Victoria rides are
available form either ends of the promenade. Nearest stations
is churchgte (WR)
Museums
Nehru Planetarium
Dr. AB Road (Worli) 4964676 * 1030-1700 closed on Mon. Admission
Free. The Nehru Centre was designed by the remowned architedct
I.M. Kadri and houses the ' Discovery of India Exposition".
Nearest station is Mahalaxmi (WR)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Vastusangrahalaya
MG Road 2844519 * 1015-1800 closed on Mon. Admission; Adult
Rs. 10/-, Child Rs. 2/- Formely known as Prince of Wales Museum,
it was designed by george wittet and completed
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalaya
M G Road, Closed on Mon.
Admission Adult Rs. 10/-, Child Rs. 2/- Formerly Known as
prince of Wales Museum, it was designed by George Wittet and
completed in 1914. Built in the grand Indo saracenic style
form locally qurried yellow and blue basalt and topped with
Bijapur style dome, it stands in beautiful gardens. Nearest
station is Churchgate (WR) or CST(VT) (CR)
Outside Mumbai
Comfort Inn The Dhanhills
Kamat Silvassa Resort
Treasure Island Resorts
Flamingo Hill Resort Malshej Gaht
Silent Hills Resort Ltd.
Parks
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Closed on Mon. Also known as Borivali National Park, the 104
Sq. Kms of virgin forest are located about 35 Kms. North of
Mumbai on the western Express Highway. A great picnic spot.
The park also offers 'Lion and Tiger Safaries" Inside
the Kanheri Caves are worth a visit. Admission; Adult Rs.
15/- Child Rs.7/- Nearest station is Borivilli (WR)
Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan (Victoria
Gardens)
Dr. B. Ambedkar Road (Byculla) Closed on Wed. Admission :
Adult Rs. 4/- Child Rs. 2/- Victoria Gardens is the oldest
and largest public garden in Mumbai, Established in 1863,
it is home to the city's only zoo. The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad museum,
adjacent to the gardens, exhibis a large collection of archaelogival
finds, maps, books and photographs. Nearest stn is Byculla(CR).
Hangaing Gardens
BG Kher Road (Malaber Hill) It is also known as the Pherozeshah
Mehta Gardens. Nearest station is Grant Road (WR).
Kamala Nehru
Park
BG Kher Road ( Malbar hill) The park covers an area of 4000
sq. yards & offers a magnigicent view of Marine Drive
. Nearest stn. Is grant Rd.(WR)
Weekend
gateways
Sevagram
800 Kms. Situated 80 Kms. From Nagpur, in the heart of India,
is sevagram (village of service) where Mahatama Gandhi establish
his ashram in 1933. The ashram stands in 100 acres of form
land and the original huts have been preserved. Some of the
Mahatma's personal effects, including his famous spinning
wheel and spectacles are displaced. The Ashram's devotees
conduct excellent tours.
Mahabaleshwar
Located at a height of 1352 mtrs it is Maharahstra's most
popular hill station. It offers pleasant walks and panoramic
views of the beautiful terraced landscape. It was the summer
capital of the Mumbai Presindency during the days of the Raj.
The high season is form Nov. to Jan. & Mid April to Mid
June. Form here you can also cisit Panchganj (5hills) as well
as the famous pratapgadh & Raigadh Forts. Surya Restreat
Mumbai famous pratapgadh & Raigadh Fort.
Karjat
90 Kms from Mumbai at the foothills of Matherari. The Modi
Resorts offers holistic distressing programmes for rejuvenating
the mind and body. Travel by car (2-1/2 hour drive on Mumbai
Pune Highway) or by train from CST (VT) to Karjat and a 10
minute taxi to resort
Common Phrases
Where is the nearest shopping center?
Jawalcha Kharedi bazaar kuthe aahe?
I don't want this -Mala hey Nako aahe
Take me to (Fort)-Mala (Fort) la ghevun ja
How far is the airport from here? Ikdun vemaantal kiti lamb
aahe
Take me to my hotel-mala majhya hotel la ghevun ja.
Please come here-krupya ikde ye
Please wait for me -krupya majhyasathi thamb.
I will retun in (an hour)-Me(ek tasat) parat yeto
What is your name-Tumche nav kai aahe
How do I go from(Churchgare) to (Fort) - Me (churchgate) varun
(Fort) la kasa javu
Thank you for your help-Tumchya madati sathi dhanyavaad.
Where is a good Chinese/thali south Indian - Chinese / dakshin
thali kuthe chagali milte
Bring me the menu- Mala menu card dakhava
What is the price-Kai kimmat/bhav aahe
What do you serve here - Ithe kai kai milate
I like the food here-Mala ikadche jevan avadte
This is enough- hey purese aahe
While Shopping
Where can I buy some jewellery - Me dagine kuthe kharedi karu
shakto/shakte
How much is it-Kiti aahe hey
Reduce the price please-Krupya thodi kimmat kami kara
I will buy lots of things-Me khup vastu kharedi karnar aahe
I don't want this-mala hey nako aahe
Bring it here-Tey ikde aana
Call him-tyala bolva
I don't understand- Mala samjhale nahi
Pleaase sit down-krupya basa
Welcome/Please come in-suswagatam/krupya aat ya
Nice to meet you-Tumhala bhetun Anand jhala
Please wait a time now-krupaya thamb aatta
Good morning-suprabhat
Good Night-Shubh ratri
How are you-tumhi Kase aahat
He is sleeping-To jhopla aahe
He is not at home -To ghari nahi aahe
Good Bye-Achcha Yeto
Weather
Cloudy Jan 19.30/Feb 19.30 Sunny Mar 23.33 April 24.32
Cloudy 27.34 Jun 26.32
Heavy Rain Jul 26.31 Aug 25.30
Rain Sep 25.31 Oct 25.33
Sunny Nov 25.34 Dec 21.30
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