Created out of a marshy land known as Mahalakshmi Flats in 1883, it is spread over on 225 acres of land facing the sea.
One of South Mumbai's most famous markets, designed by William Emerson, is a blend of Norman & Flemish architectural styles. It houses a wholesale fruit, vegetable and poultry market
An excellent example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture. The building became the symbol of Mumbai as the ‘Gothic City’
Built in 1864, this fountain depicts the Roman Goddess Flora. Designed by R Norman Shaw and crafted out of imported Portland stone, it showcases the historic times this city has witnessed.
A learned society in the field of Asian studies, it was formed with the intention of "promoting useful knowledge, particularly such as is now immediately connected with India".
Rajabai Clock Tower is a spectacular Venetian-Gothic structure built by Sir George Gilbert Scott, an English architect. The Tower Clock chimes every fifteen minutes during the day.
Situated at the cultural hot spot of Kala Ghoda, this art gallery is one of the most famous art galleries in the country. It was built in 1952 and has four exhibition halls.
Most of Mondegar’s menu comprises snacks like burgers and other continental fare, so breakfast is faboulous. Though, beer is the most popular. You can't go to Mondy's and not have beer
For the vegetarians, they have a pretty good Paneer Roll and also do a decent Paneer Bhurji. So get yourself a couple of Rumali Rotis and chow down.
Beer lovers and meat eaters will particularly enjoy the variety of beers and the delicious, well-priced food.
Mumbai's most recognized monument, the Gateway of India, was constructed to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to the city.
A cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete-steel viaducts on either side, it reduces travel time between Bandra and Worli from 15–25 minutes during peak hours to 7 minutes.
BKC is a planned commercial complex, the first of a series of "growth centres" created to "arrest further concentration" of offices and commercial activities in South Mumbai.
It is a road famous for its shopping. One can find everything from international brands to clever fakes to cheap Chinese goods here.
Chiselled out of a massive black basaltic rock outcropping, these Buddhist caves date back to the 1st Century BC. These caves are the only remnants of Mumbai’s Buddhist history.
The picturesque promenade is known as the Queen’s Necklace as the chain of lights along the stretch of this promenade resembles a string of pearls at night.
It's a cultural complex cum planetarium, showcasing a serpentine-but-interesting history exhibition 'Discovery of India'.
Built in 1978, the theatre is dedicated to being a catalyst for the art and cultural movement in Bombay. It hosts daily shows, except Mondays. Must visit: the open-air cafe.
