Mumbai City for travelling purposes.pptx

Information about Mumbai city regarding recreation

1. AIM

2. GENERAL INFORMATION State: Maharashtra Division: Konkan City Area: 603.4 K Metro Area: 4355 K Official Language: Marathi Mayor: Kishori Pednekar  

3. HISTORY Consist of group of seven island inhabited by koli fishermen The area surrendered to Portugal in 1534 Portuguese called it “ Bom Bahia” meaning “ The Good Bay” Portuguese the city to British in 1661 as part of dowry to King Charles II The city was leased to East India Company for 10 pounds of gold per year The Company made Bombay as their indian headquater in 1687 In 1995 “Bombay” officially become “Mumbai” which derived from the name of Koli goddess “ Mumbadevi ”

4. POPULATION OF MUMBAI Total Population:   20.82 Million ( 2.08 Crores ) 

5. EMERGENCY HELPLINE National emergency number 112 Police 100 Fire 101 Ambulance 102 Tourist helpline 1363 or 1800111363 Azad maidan police station [phone] Mumbai port trust hospital 02224129684, 02266567712

6. TRANSPORT FACILITY IN MUMBAI Auto Rickshaw No of passenger: 03 Minimum fare: Rs.27 for 1 st 2 km Taxi No of passenger: 04 Minimum fare: Rs.32 for 1 st 2 Km

7. PLACES TO VISIT Gateway Of India It was built to commemorate the arrival of George V and Mary of Teck in India at Apollo Bunder , Mumbai on 02 December 1911 Inaugurated: 4 December 1924 Height: 26m (85 ft ) Architect: George Wittet Location:   Apollo Bandar, Colaba , Mumbai Timings:  24×7 (every day) Entry Fee: Free entry Distance from port: 6 Km

8. PLACES TO VISIT Town Hall The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Town Hall is a classified heritage structure. Many ancient manuscripts in Persian, Prakrit , Urdu and Sanskrit along with other treasures preserved in the hall. Location: Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai Completed: 1833 Architect: Colonel Thomas Cowper Distance from port : 8.2 Km

9. PLACES TO VISIT Kala Ghoda Kala Ghoda is the name of an area that’s dotted with historical and cultural landmarks ( Jehangir Art Gallery and the Pavement Gallery, Bombay Natural History Society, David Sassoon Library and Lions Gate) It also refers to the black stone statue of King Edward VII, who was the then Prince of Wales This statue is now present at the Byculla Zoo  Distance from port : 5.7 Km

10. PLACES TO VISIT Mount Merry Church The church is on a hillock that stands 262 feet above sea level A week-long fair or carnival known in the Konkan region as the Bandra Fest which started from 8th day of September, the occasion of the birth of the virgin-mother of Jesus Christ Distance from port : 23 Km

11. PLACES TO VISIT The Banganga Tank It is a temple tank which is part of the Hindu Walkeshwar Temple complex in the Malabar Hill area of the city According to local legend, the temple sprang forth when Rama , the exiled hero of the epic Ramayana , stopped at the spot in search of his kidnapped wife, Sita The tank was built in AD 1127 by Lakshman Prabhu and rebuilt in 1715 Distance from port : 9.1 Km

12. PLACES TO VISIT   Elephanta Caves UNESCO declared it as World Heritage Site in 1987. It has five caves dedicated to Hindu god Shiva and two caves depicting Buddhist architectures . Distance from port : 6 Km

13. PLACES TO VISIT Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus is another UNESCO World Heritage Site situated right in the heart of Mumbai Built in the year 1888, during the British colonial period Location : Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Mumbai Timings: Every day Entry Fee: N/A Distance from port : 5.2 Km

14. PLACES TO VISIT The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble, is a heritage building group that was added to world heritage sites by UNESCO in 2018. This group includes Bombay High Court, David Sassoon Library, Ram Mahal , Eros Cinema, Regal Cinema, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS), University of Mumbai, Elphinstone College and Maharashta Police Headquaters Distance from port : 6.1 Km

15. PLACES TO VISIT Rajabai Clock Tower The Rajabai Clock Tower at the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai A portion of the total cost of construction was donated by Premchand Roychand , a prosperous broker who founded the Bombay Stock Exchange on the condition that the tower be named after his mother Rajabai Completed: November 1878 Height: 280 feet (85 m ) Architect: Sir George Gilbert Scott Distance from port : 6.1 Km

16. PLACES TO VISIT Red Carpet Wax Museum  It exhibits lifelike wax figures of prominent icons from various fields including science, politics, sports and world cinema Location:  Amrut Nagar, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai Timings: 09:45 am to 09:30 pm (every day) Entry Fee Weekdays–₹ 250 per person Weekends–₹ 350 per person Distance from port : 23 Km

17. PLACES TO VISIT Sanjay Gandhi National Park This is one of the most-visited national parks in Asia . Gandhi Tekdi , a memorial built in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi, the toy train , Van Rani , are popular attraction of this park Location: Borivali East, Mumbai Timings: 07:30 am to 06:30 pm (Except Mondays) Entry Fee: Adults – ₹53 per person Children (Between 5 to 12 years of age) – ₹28 per person Children (Below 5 years) – free Distance from port : 40 Km

18. EsselWorld This park is full of adventure and thrill. Roller coasters, kid-friendly rides, challenges, and a cheerful playground make EsselWorld the complete package Location: Global Pagoda Road, Gorai Island, Borivali West, Mumbai Timings: 10:00 am to 06:30 pm (Monday to Sunday) Entry Fee: Multiple packages are available for both children and adults Distance from port :

19.   Juhu Beach   Marine Drive Distance from port : 8.4 Km Distance from port : 26 Km

20. PLACE FOR SHOPPING Sl Name Address Distance from port Things to buy 1. Colaba Causeway (Daily) Colaba Causeway, south Mumbai 5.8 km Handicrafts, books, junk jewelry, crystals, brass items, incense, clothes. 2. Chor Bazaar (11 am- 7.30 pm, except Friday) Mutton Street, between SV Patel and Moulana Shaukat Ali Roads 4.1 km Antiques, bronze items, vintage items, trash and treasure 3. Mangaldas Market and Mulji Jetha Market (Daily from 11 am until 8 pm, except Sunday) Near Zaveri Bazaar, Kalbadevi , south Mumbai 4.9 km Textiles and shawls 4. CP Tank ( Daily) Bhuleshwar Road, Bhuleshwar , south Mumbai 3.7 km Bangles and imitation jewelry

21. PLACE FOR SHOPPING Sl Name Address Distance from port Things to buy 5. Book Street ( 10 am. to 8.30 pm) Between Flora Fountain and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus  5.2 km Books 6. Dharavi Leather Market ( Daily from 11 am to 9 pm) 90 Feet Road and adjoining Sion-Bandra Link Road 18 km Leather jackets, bags, backpacks, wallets, belts, shoes 7. Kala Ghoda Art Plaza Pavement Gallery MG Road, Fort, south Mumbai 5.4 km  Portraits and religious paintings 8. Lalbaug Market Under the Lalbaug flyover, Dinshaw Petit Road, Lalbaug , central south Mumbai 5.6 Km Spices from all over India

22. CUISINE OF MUMBAI Sl Item name Ingredients Remarks 1. Akuri on toast It is prepared from scrambled eggs mixed with onions, tomatoes red chilli powder and green chillies topped with fresh coriander, jeera (cumin) powder, curry leaves and ginger-garlic paste 2. Batata Vada It is made from mashed boiled potatoes mixed with green chillies , lime juice, turmeric, ginger, garlic and coriander leaves, which dipped in a besan (gram flour) batter and finally fried. 3. The Bombay Sandwich It contains thin slices of tomatoes, cucumbers, beetroot, onion rings, boiled potatoes and mint chutney.

23. CUISINE OF MUMBAI Sl Item name Ingredients Remarks 4. Bun Maska Made from bun or gutli pao , local bread of Mumbai, it gives a crispy-hard and crumbly texture on the outside but deliciously soft inside. 5. Bhel Puri It is prepared from puffed rice, papadi , onions, potatoes, and sweet and sour chutney. 6. Chicken Mayo Roll It is made from plain boiled chicken mixed with sweet mayonnaise and celery leaf which is all wrapped up in a bread roll .

24. CUISINE OF MUMBAI Sl Item name Ingredients Remarks 7. Ragda pattice It is the combination of two dishes, Ragda (soft, spicy, rugged- flavoured chickpeas) and Pattice (mashed potato shaped into fat pattice and fried) 8. Frankie It is made from juicy naan bread having egg coating which is stuffed with mutton or chicken and then rolled up

25. NEARBY RESTAURENTS Bombay Vintage Contact: 00 91 6944 4123; bombayvintage.co.in Opening times: 12pm-12am Reservations: Recommended Best table: Sit downstairs for the most atmosphere Distance from port:

26. NEARBY RESTAURENTS Sea Lounge Contact:​ 00 91 6665 3366; taj.tajhotels.com Opening times:​ 7am-12am Reservations:​ Recommended Best table: Ask for a view of the Gateway of India Distance from port:

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