Hi friends,
I thought to publish this article collected through various source and based on my on experience by visiting there.
Usually, people suggest to go Elephanta caves, gateway of India etc. but people need something different- specially those outside/ within of India and visiting Mumbai first time for something different. I hope you will like to visit these places:
1.
ISKCON temple, Juhu:
It is one of
the most beautiful Krishna temple in India, well organized and managed and open
for people from all religious faith.
Hare
Krishna Land, Juhu | Hare
Krishna Land, Juhu, Mumbai 400049, India
Distance: It is closer to Vile Parle and Santa
Cruz Station. The nearby attraction is Juhu Chowpatty. Best bus regularly ply
and charge Rs. 10. Estimated auto fare is Rs. 30.
2.
Global Vipasana Pagoda, Borivli
he Global
Vipassana Pagda is a monument in Mumbai, India. The pagoda is to serve as a
monument of peace and harmony. It is located in the north of Mumbai in an area
called Gorai and is built on donated land on a peninsula between Gorai creek
and the Arabian Sea. The Global Vipassana Pagoda is built out of gratitude to
the Buddha, his teaching and the community of monks practicing his teaching.
Its traditional Burmese design is an expression of gratitude towards the
country of Myanmar for preserving the practice of Vipassana. The shape of the
pagoda is a copy of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. It was built
combining ancient Indian and modern technology to enable it to last for a
thousand years. It also offers 20 minutes meditation programme
Website:
How to Reach
there:
Reaching Global Vipassana Pagoda by Road from Mumbai City /
Domestic Airport / International Airport / Railway Stations in Mumbai
- Reach Western Express
Highway and go North towards Dahisar/Borivali/Ahmedabad.
- Cross the Dahisar Toll Booth
and keep going straight.
- When you reach the
Mira-Bhayandar crossing, turn Left towards Mira-Bhayandar. The crossing
has a statue of Shivaji Maharaj positioned at the centre.
- Keep going straight till you
reach Golden Nest Circle. At the Golden Nest Circle, take a left turn and
stay on the main road.
- Keep going straight till you
take a hard right turn at the end of the road. This point will come after
Maxus Mall, which comes on your right. After the hard right turn, take a
left at the T point junction.
- Keep following directions to
Esselworld or Global Vipassana Pagoda from this point forward.
- When you reach the
Esselworld Parking Lot, go ahead a few metres and take a right turn
towards Esselworld. Tell the guard at the security post that you want to
go to the Pagoda.
- Keep going straight till you
reach the Helipad. At the Helipad, take a right turn to the Global Pagoda
Road through the Sanchi Arch.
The Pagoda is about
42 km from the Domestic Airport Terminal.
Reaching Global Vipassana Pagoda by Road from Thane / Nashik /
Igatpuri / Pune / Navi Mumbai
- Reach State Highway 42 /
Ghodbunder Road from NH3 (Agra Road) / Old Agra Road / Eastern Express
Highway.
- Keep going on Ghodbunder
Road till you reach NH8, Mumbai Ahmedabad Highway.
- At the Ghodbunder Junction
(Sai Palace Hotel), take a left turn towards Mumbai city.
- Keep going straight till you
reach the Mira-Bhayandar crossing (Shivaji Statue).
- Take a right turn towards
Mira-Bhayandar.
- Keep going straight till you
reach Golden Nest Circle. At the Golden Nest Circle, take a left turn and
stay on the main road.
- Keep going straight till you
take a hard right turn at the end of the road. This point will come after
Maxus Mall, which comes on your right. After the hard right turn, take a
left at the T point junction.
- Keep following directions to
Esselworld or Global Vipassana Pagoda from this point forward.
- When you reach the
Esselworld Parking Lot, go ahead a few metres and take a right turn
towards Esselworld. Tell the guard at the security post that you want to
go to the Pagoda.
- Keep going straight till you
reach the Helipad. At the Helipad, take a right turn to the Global Pagoda
Road through the Sanchi Arch.
The Pagoda is about
22 km from the Ghodbunder Junction.
By Public Transport from Mumbai City
- Reach Borivali Station on
the Western Railway Mumbai Suburban line. This station is a major terminal
on Western Railway’s Mumbai suburban services. It is also well connected
by State Transport Buses from Thane, Navi Mumbai & Mumbai cities.
- Exit on the Western side.
From Chandavarkar Road, which is perpendicular to the railway line on the
North End of the station, take BEST Bus no. 294 and 247 to Gorai Creek
(Also known as Gorai ‘Khadi’ in vernacular)
- Alternatively, you can take
an autorickshaw to the Gorai Creek. The Creek is about 3.8 km from the
Borivali Station.
- At the Gorai Creek, you will
have to take a boat to the other side of the creek. There are two options
for this: Take the Esselworld Ferry Service, costing Rs. 35 for a return
trip, or the local ferry service, costing Rs. 5 for a one-way trip.
- If you take the Esselworld
Ferry Service, you will disembark at the Esselworld jetty, from where you
can walk to the Pagoda following the signs for the same. The last ferry
leaves to the Global Vipassana Pagoda at 5.25 pm
- The jetty on the other side
of the creek for the local ferry is quite far from the Pagoda; hence you
may have to take public transport on the other side. BEST runs a bus
service, Bus no. 711 between the Pagoda and the local jetty every Sunday
between 11 am to 6 pm.
- From Bhayender Station (W)
MBMT (Mira Bhayandar Municipal Transport ) route no. 4 Bus is available
for Global Vipassana Pagoda. Timings 6.30 am to 6 .45 pm. Fare from
Bhayandar Stn to Global Pagoda is Rs. 13.
There are
alternative routes to reach the Pagoda, including an Esselworld Ferry service
from Marve Beach, which is reached via Malad Station on the Western Railway
Mumbai Suburban Line. However, the route(s) recommended above are the best
possible and fastest routes to reach the Pagoda.
3.
Kanheri Caves, Sanjay Gandhi National
Park, Borivli, Mumbai
Located 10 km from Borivali, and in the midst of the Sanjay Gandhi
National Park, lie the Kanheri Caves. The word Kanheri originates from Sanskrit
word "Krishnagiri" and means,
"Black Mountain".
Considered to be in use during the period of 1st century BC to 9th
century AD, primarily by Buddhist monks, the caves were chiseled out of a
massive basaltic rock outcropping. Most of the 109 Buddhist caves chiseled out
of the volcanic rock are spartan and unadorned simple small chambers, known as
viharas. However, the most appealing is
the Chaitya cave, built sometime during the 4th to 5th Century AD, shows signs
of decorative woodwork on the roof still present, and is definitely a big draw
for the tourists. There are many sculptured statues of Buddha, on the outer
sides of the wall, mainly in the Avalokiteswara incarnation.
Link:
How to reach there
ou can take bus
route no 181 from Borivili station which runs to Kanheri Caves. No Rickshaws
are allowed inside the National Park premises and hence either you have to go
by personel vehicle (bike or fourwheeler) or by walk. But it is too far away.
Around 10 Kms from National Park Gate and hence take a vehicle.
Start in the early morning and comeback before 5 in the evening. It is totally remote place but nothing to fear about it. Nice to see the caves and the Vihara Lake from there. Go in a group you will enjoy more. Take foods but not plastics.
Season immediately after monsoon that is Oct and Nov will be best season to visit the caves as the area is totally green and you may see temporary water falls in form of seepage.
Start in the early morning and comeback before 5 in the evening. It is totally remote place but nothing to fear about it. Nice to see the caves and the Vihara Lake from there. Go in a group you will enjoy more. Take foods but not plastics.
Season immediately after monsoon that is Oct and Nov will be best season to visit the caves as the area is totally green and you may see temporary water falls in form of seepage.
4.
Linking Road, Bandra, Mumbai
Very famous shopping area in Bandra (W), Linking Road is famous for the
colourful and cheap shoes, bags and fashion accessories which are sold there,
many street vendors sell various kind of bags, clothes, accessories, footwear,
goggles and other products. This
location is good for exploring street life and crowd of Mumbai and to
experience a local flavor.
Link:
How to reach:
Just get down at at Bandra station and walk over Linking Road. It is best
for street shopping only
5.
Chokhi Dhani, Bhiwandi (A satellite
town in Mumbai)
Chokhi Dhani is the village theme restaurant which offers similar set up
of a rural Rajasthan (A state in India, around 1500 KMS away from Mumbai). It
gives sense like somebody is in a village in Rajasthan. A good place to rejoice
Indian (Rajasthani) tradition, culture and food.
Link:
How
to reach Chokhi Dhani, Mumbai (Bhiwandi):
By Road
Follow
Eastern express highway – Majiwada (Thane)- Kharigaon toll naka- NH-3 towards
Nashik, at Kalyan Bhiwandi by pass turn right towards kalian (use google map
for directions)
By Train:
Nearest railway station is Kalyan and Thane. Get ST busses (Saibaba route) from
Thane (worst way of travelling) or KDMT busses/ auto/ Omni van from Kalyan
(better way). From Kalyan they charge approx 20 Rs. per head.
6.
Mahalaxmi
Dhobi Ghat
This
massive open air laundry provides an unforgettable glimpse into the inside of
the city. Dirty laundry from all over Mumbai is brought here and painstakingly
hand washed by the dhobis (washermen) in the seemingly endless rows of concrete
troughs. The profession, handed down from generation to generation, requires
incredible strength and determination. The thousands of dhobis spend hours every
day standing up to their knees in water filled with chemicals, manually
scrubbing and beating the dirt out of each item of laundry. This earns them 100
rupees ($2.40) per day each.
Video:
How to go there:
The nearest Railway Station is Mahalaxmi. It is next to Mahalaxmi railway station (the 6th station on the
Western Line from Churchgate), Walk out of the station and turn left on the
bridge
7.
Crawford Market
It is named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of
the city. The Market was later named after Mahatma Jotirao Phule after a long
struggle by the President of Mahatma Phule Smarak Samiti, Mukundraoji Bhujbal
Patil. The market is situated opposite the Mumbai Police headquarters, just
north of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station and west of the J.J.
flyover at a busy intersection. The market houses a wholesale fruit, vegetable
and poultry market. One end of the market is a pet store. Different varieties
of dogs, cats, and birds can be found in this area. It opens early in the
morning but one Sunday it is open only for the morning session.
Link:
How To
Reach
By Road
Tourists in the city can use the local transport to reach Crawford Market. MTDC Buses, auto-rickshaws and hired taxis are available aplenty.
By Rail
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is located very close to the Crawford Market. Tourists can get down at CST and walk to the market or catch local transport.
One of the best places to buy the freshest local produce and food items, Crawford Market is known for its beautiful architectural and local, alluring appeal. Whether you are looking for endive lettuce or Halal chicken, Crawford Market will surely leave you with a pleasant experience. Come and experience a bit of the old-Bombay at Crawford Market.
By Road
Tourists in the city can use the local transport to reach Crawford Market. MTDC Buses, auto-rickshaws and hired taxis are available aplenty.
By Rail
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is located very close to the Crawford Market. Tourists can get down at CST and walk to the market or catch local transport.
One of the best places to buy the freshest local produce and food items, Crawford Market is known for its beautiful architectural and local, alluring appeal. Whether you are looking for endive lettuce or Halal chicken, Crawford Market will surely leave you with a pleasant experience. Come and experience a bit of the old-Bombay at Crawford Market.
8.
Fort, Mumbai / Colaba Causeway
Fort is a business district in Mumbai, India. The area was the heart of
the city during the 18th century. The area gets its name from the defensive
fort, Fort George, built by the British East India Company around Bombay
Castle. The area extends from the docks in the east, to Azad Maidan in the
west; Victoria Terminus in the north to Kala Ghoda in the south. This area is
the heart of the financial area of the city. Institutions such as the Bombay
Stock Exchange, Reserve Bank of India and Tata Group headquarters are located
in this area.
We can see local shopkeeper selling fake antiques and old currencies in
the area, people selling fake branded products like ray ban sun glasses, it
also has Khadi Bhavan selling Khadi products. The entire area can be explored
by walking. It has excellent gothic culture buildings constructed during
British era. Some of the worth places to visit here:
Hutatma Chowk
CST Railway Station
Bombay High Court
Churchgate Railway Station
Bombay High Court
Kala Ghoda
GPO building
Mumbai (Bombay Municipal Corporation) head quarter
How to reach:
How to reach Fort Mumbai: Local transports such at Bus and Auto are
available:
* Fort Area is 4 km. (approx) from Mumbai Central Railway Station.
* 2 km. From Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST).
* Santa Cruz Airport is 22 km. from Fort Area.
9. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya
It was from Mani Bhavan that Gandhi initiated the Non-Cooperation,
Satyagraha, Swadeshi, Khadi and Khilafat movements. In 1955, the building was
taken over by the Gandhi Smarak Nidhi in order to maintain it as a memorial to
Gandhi, to his frequent stays, and to the political activities he initiated
from there. The two-storeyed structure standing on the Laburnum Road is the
city's pride. The building, which is about 40 minutes drive from Taj hotel, was
Gandhi's Mumbai headquarters for about 17 years - from 1917-1934. Gandhi's
association with the charkha (Hindi for Spinning Wheel) began in 1917, while he
was staying at Mani Bhavan. Mani Bhavan is also closely associated with
Gandhi's involvement in the Home Rule Movement, as well as his decision to
abstain from drinking cow's milk in order to protest the cruel and inhuman
practice of phookan meted out to milch cattle common during that period.
- Location: 19, Laburnam Rd, Near Malabar Hill,
Downtown Mumbai
- Dedicated
to: Mahatma Gandhi
- Attraction: Photo Gallery, Memorabilia etc.
- Phone: 022/2380-5864
- Cost: Free, but donations appreciated
- Specialty: Dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi
- Open
Day & Time: All days from 9.30 am
to 6 pm
- Website
: www.gandhi-manibhavan.org
Link:
How to reach:
Mani Bhavan is
easily accessible by trains, autos or taxis from Mumbai.Get down at
grant road station and get a taxi to reach
10. Sassoon Dock Fish Market, Mumbai
The Sassoon Docks is one of the oldest docks in Mumbai, and one of the
few docks in the city open to the public. It is situated just off Cuffe Parade
in South Mumbai, and is today one of largest fish markets in the city. Its
neighboring features are Mumbai Port Trust Garden and Offices of Fisheries
Department, and overlooks Oyster Rock, an island in the Mumbai harbour, at a
distance. Koli (A community) is known as real native of Mumbai. Here, you can
see the daily life of Kolis and different variety of fishes.
Link:
How to reach:
Any bus going to Colaba bus stand would be ideal. If you are taking a
taxi, you must say ‘Sassoon Docks’ but mention that you need to go to the Fish
market there, because the market entrance is further down the road from the
Sassoon dock main gate. The entrance is next to the Women’s Graduate Union or
the Amy Rustomjee hall. The market is at its busiest from 5:30am to 7:30am. It
is open until one in the afternoon.
11. Bandra Worli Sealink
The 5.6 kilometer Bandra Worli Sealink, which crosses the Arabian Sea,
linking the Mumbai suburbs with south Mumbai, is viewed as an engineering
marvel. This cable-stayed bridge (one that consists of one or more columns,
with cables supporting the bridge deck) apparently contains steel wire
equivalent to the circumference of the earth. The bridge also weighs the same
as 50,000 African elephants, and used 90,000 tonnes of cement -- enough to make
five 10 storied buildings.
The Sealink hasn't been without controversy though. Delays, due to public
litigation, doubled the amount of time it took to construct it from the
estimated five years, to 10 years. The original cost estimate also increased
from 6.6 billion rupees ($119.46 million) to 16 billion rupees ($289.6
million). The first four lanes were opened to the public on 30 June 2009. All
eight lanes were opened on 24 March 2010.
Where: The Bandra Worli Sealink starts near
Bandra Reclamation (at the Western Express Highway) and ends at Abdul Gafar
Khan Marg junction, Worli. The Taj Lands End hotel at Bandra Bandstand offers a
birds eye view of it. Pedestrians and motorcycles aren't allowed on the
Sealink.
You can go by car or taxi (Two
wheelers / auto rickshaw not allowed) from either Bandra or Worli
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Vehicle
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Toll
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Single
Journey
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Return
Journey
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Day Pass
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Car
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 55 (US$1.00) |
82.50
(US$1.50) |
137.50
(US$2.50) |
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Tempo/LCV
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80 (US$1.50) |
120 (US$2.20) |
200 (US$3.70) |
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Truck/Bus
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110 (US$2.00) |
165 (US$3.00) |
275 (US$5.00) |
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