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The Bandra Worli Sea Link officially the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, is an 8-lane cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete viaduct approaches, which links Bandra and the western suburbs of Mumbai with Worli and central Mumbai, and is the first phase of the proposed West Island Freeway system. The R... |
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Joggers' Park in Bandra is a seaside jogging track where joggers of Bandra congregate. It is covered by sea from 2 sides and has a 200-300 m wide space for jogging. With coconut tree avenues and nice seating arrangements it gives a good view of the sunset over the sea. It also has a small amuse... |
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Attractively furnished 440 room, Sea Rock Hotel in Bandra offers sweeping vistas of the breathtaking Arabian Sea. Once on the top list of the Mumbai star hotels, it now stands as a ruined building with plans for restoration. It was one of the sites of the 1993 bomb blasts which wrecked the entire fa... |
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It is the summer capital of Mumbai.This picturesque hill station, also known as the Queen of Maharashtra's hill stations, is located in the Western Ghats, cradled in the Sahyadri ranges. An altitude of 1,372 m gives it the distinction of being the highest hill station in Western India. Its popu... |
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Menavali is a village about 3 kilometres from Wai and is known for a Peshwa era "Wada" (Fortified Mansion) built by Nana Fadnavis, the great Maratha statesman of the Peshwa period. Menavali Ghat along the banks of River Krishna contains the temple used in the movie.
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Wai came into existence in the 1700s when the Pandavas lived here. At that point it was called Viraatnagari. Since it has over 100 temples, it is also called Dakshin Kaashi. It is about an hour's drive from Panchgani. Wai is situated on the banks of River Krishna and has 7 ghats. The most famou... |
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Dhom Dam, built on the Krishna river, is located in western Maharashtra. The dam is 40 km from Mahabaleshwar, where the river originates. The dam was built in 1978 and has a small hydro-electric project. It has fishing facilities and aquaculture. The village of Dhom, just below the modern Dhom Dam o... |
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St.Joseph's Convent is an English medium girls Catholic educational institution conducted by the Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross. Established in 1864 by Sr. Theodorina of the order of the European Daughters of the Cross, this school is a landmark in education and was one of the earli... |
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The Borivali National Park, officially known as the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is a unique National Park in that it lies within the borders of a city.Within the Park, the ancient Kanheri Caves dating back 2,400 years were sculpted out of the rocky cliffs. The forest area of the Park houses around ... |
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The Swati Building has now been reconstructed. Lokhandwala Complex, also known as Lokhandwala, is a large residential and commercial area in Andheri, Mumbai, India. It is located approx 5 km from Andheri station (Andheri (w)). Lokhandwala has transformed from a largely residential suburb to one of t... |
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At nearly 1000 feet above sea level, over looking the Arabian Sea lies the majestic temple of Lord Babulnath [Lord Shiva], giving an illusion of Mount Kailas. Built in 1780, this temple is located at the end of Marine Drive and south of Malabar Hill. Also in 1900, a tall spire was added to this ausp... |
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From the Hanging Gardens you can enjoy a clean view of the Mumbai skyline and Chowpatty Beach.The Hanging Gardens, also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens, are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its western side, just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park. They provide sunset views over... |
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Legend has it that Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman had stopped in this area for a break while his kingdom was being terrorized by Raavan. The trio were thirsty for water and when none was to be found, Laxman shot an arrow into the ground from which oozed out a natural spring; Ganga is said to have travell... |
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A unique feature of Mumbai, the dhobi is a traditional laundryman, who will collect your dirty linen, wash it, and return it neatly pressed to your doorstep. All for a pittance. The "laundries" are called "ghats": row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogg... |
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The Gateway of India is a monument in Mumbai. Located on the waterfront in Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai, the Gateway is a basalt arch 26 metres high. While its design is a combination of both Hindu and Muslim architectural styles, the Gateway of India is a symbol of Hinduism & Islam. The ... |
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Ballard Estate is an old European style business district situated in South Mumbai next to the 'Fort' area. Located between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) and the 'Fort' area of South Mumbai, it hosts the offices of shipping companies and the headquarte... |
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Bombay Port has carved an unique niche for itself in the Indian commercial geography. The port has completed 135 years of dedicated service to the nation. For decades, Mumbai Port remained India's premier port. The Port of Mumbai has long been the principal gateway of India. It lies midway on t... |
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Before the 1850s, India used to export cotton to Briton and import textile. However, the the cost of importing textiles ballooned to Rs. 20 millions by 1860. This led Mumbai entrepreneurs to create a cotton mill industry in Mumbai. By 1870, there were 13 cotton mills in Mumbai.Mukesh Mills has been ... |
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Nawanagar Palace was once the palace of royalties which was built to be a summer retreat for their families and guests. Now it is extensively used for shootings. Tourists can visit this palace with the required permissions.
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Pollachi is a small town 50 km from Coimbatore as well as Palakkad. Since it is close to the Western Ghats it has a pleasant climate throughout the year. There are several coconut trees and it exports coconuts around India. It is called "Mini Kodambakkam" since many South Indian movies are... |
