Hotels Near Hanging Gardens
- August Kranti Marg, Mumbai 400036. India.
- 022 66641000
- August Kranti Marg, Tardeo, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- 022 23883888
- Mumbai Central, 292, J B Behram Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400008, India
- 022 23076040
- 394, Lamington Chambers, Grant Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007, India
- 022 23870305
- Veer Nariman Rd, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India
- 022 22041131
- 45, New, New Marine Lines, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India
- 022 22039121
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Gateway of India
It doesn’t really matter at what hour you visit the Gateway of India, since it doesn’t know any opening hours. But in regards to safety, it is better to go in the morning or during the day, since Mumbai and the crowded plaza of the gateway is not very safe at night. The time to visit Mumbai in general is the best between October and March.
On the plaza are plenty of tourguides who are willing to tell you more about the Gateway of India or to take you on a tour throughout the city. Don’t forget to bargain, because the original price is always too high.
From the monument is it easy to take a boat to see the monument from the water. Other attractions that can be arranged or seen near the Gateway of India are the Elephanta Caves and the Taj Mahal hotel. http://www.infoindiatours.com/attractions/gateway-of-india-mumbai.html
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Rajabai Tower
The Rajabai Tower is good to visit all year through. Nowadays it is a rather commercial place to be, with several tour operators, department stores and overseas communication centers. The tower is free to enter. Climbing to the top is no longer possible, after several accidents in the past.
The tower is situated in the center of the University of Mumbai and is easily accessible from all the corners of Mumbai. You can get there by car, taxi or bus, although taxis are the easiest and not expensive. A good way is going to the Chhatrpati Shivaji Terminus to get a taxi to The Rajabai Tower. The nearest airport is the Chhatrapati Ahivaji Airport. From several cities in Marahashtra, Mumbai can be reached by train.
Tours are also offered, which will take you to several different forts with among others the Rajabai Tower.http://www.bombay-mumbai-hotels.com/tourist-attractions/rajabhai-clock-tower.htmlhttp://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/maharashtra/tourism/landmarks.html
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Hotels Near Mumbai Airport
- Rani Arcade, Shamshuddin Nagar, Jari Mari, Andheri Kurla Road, Mumbai, 400072 India
- +91 – 9820582531
- Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz East, Mumbai, 400055 India
- 022 6676 1234
- Plot No.53, Junction of Nehru Rd & 2nd Road, Santacruz East, Mumbai, India
- 022 26102000
- Palaspa Phata, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India
- 022 26147666
- Apollo Bunder, Behind Regal Cinema , Mumbai, Maharashtra 400039, India
- 022 2288 5444
- Andheri Kurla Rd, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059, India
- 022 40912345
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Elephanta Caves
To reach the Elephanta Caves you have to go by boat. This can arranged on the dock and leave every half hour. The exact times depend on the season. The boat ride takes about 15 minutes and is adventurous at the same time, since the boat cruises up and down the waves of the sea.
A ferry ticket costs about 250 Rupees (around 5 dollars) for a round trip depending on the seat and the season.
The place is easy to visit by bus or taxi. Asks the driver to take you to The Gateway of India. The nearest airport to the Elephanta Caves is the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. This airport is located 30 kilometers from the city centre.
Trains come from in from the Northern and the West side of India. The train from the Northern part arrives at the Western Railway Terminus. If you travel from Delhi you can find train connections like Rajdhani Express or Sampark Kranti Express straight to Mumbai.http://www.transorientholidays.com/mumbai-travel.htmlhttp://www.sacred-destinations.com/india/elephanta-caves
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Taj Mahal Tower and Palace
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel counts 565 rooms, like the Taj Mahal Tower room, Superior room, Luxury Grande room and the Taj Club room . Out of all the rooms of the 5 star hotel are 46 suites.
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel has 11 different bars, lounges and restaurants, like a sushi restaurant, cocktail bar, a pastry shop, a French restaurant and a lounge bar overlooking the seaport. Other services are free room service, a fax and a doctor on demand, a games room, Jacuzzi tub, banquet hall, safe vault with cashier, mini fridge, conference facilities and an internet connection. The luxury hotel is made for comfort and convenience.
The hotel is located 32 kilometer from the international airport, 23 kilometer from the domestic airport and 2.5 kilometer from the railway station.
Rates depend on the room that you book, but the average price is 200 dollars per night per person.http://www.iloveindia.com/hotelsinindia/mumbai-hotels/hotel-taj-mahal-mumbai.htmlhttp://www.tajhotels.com
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Mumbai Tourist Attractions
- Gateway of India - The Gateway of India is one of India’s most famous monuments. The Gateway can be found at the waterfront of Mumbai, as a part of a great plaza where locals and salesmen spread out. The monument opened for the first time in 1924. When tee last English troops left the city, they passed through this gateway in 1948. The construction is made of yellow basalt and reinforced concrete. The architectural style is Indo-Saracenic .
- Hanging Gardens - The Hanging Gardens or Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens, is a park at the top of the Malabar Hills. It was build in the early 1880’s and lay out over the main reservoir of Mumbai. The park offers a sunset view over the Arabian Sea and is decorated with hedges shaped into different animals. In the middle of the park a flower clock can be found.
- Chowpatty Beach - Like the name says, a beach in the suburbs of the city. It stretches out from the Malabar Hills to the Nariman Point. The famous beach is always busy with people who are relaxing, street artists who are entertaining the beach guests, joy rides for children and lots of shops and eating stalls.
- Elephanta Caves - Ten kilometers from the Gateway of India, are the Elephanta Caves located. It got its name from the Portuguese, after a statue of an elephant close to the island’s landing area. This sight owns several temples in the caves, carved out of rock. The whole area covers 6000 ...
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Hanging Gardens of Mumbai
The Hanging Gardens are open from 05:30 AM until 8 PM. The latest hour visitors are allowed in is at 05:00 PM. The park can be visited open from Monday to Sunday, and is worth a visit all year round, every year of the month. One of the most beautiful moments is when the sun sets over the city and Chowpatty Beach.
The government doesn’t ask any entrance fee to visit the park. The time you will need to see the park depends on your own needs. Generally it takes at least sixty minutes to enjoy the park at is least. If you like to linger some longer you can enjoy yourself for at least two hours or more.
The park is easy to reach by taxi or bus. If you are arriving by train, stop at the Grand Road Railway Station, the nearest railway station.http://www.yatra.com/holiday-packages/destinations/in/mumbai/attractions/hanging+gardenshttp://uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-201592-action-describe-hanging_gardens_mumbai-i
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Parks attracts annually around two million visitors. This park can be visited whole year through, even during the monsoon. Although that might not sound so attractive, during this rainy period the park shows many rainbows and new flowers in bloom.
The National park has a lot of different animals, like the spotted deer, the mouse deer, a small group of tigers and the Indian flying fox. Reptiles are also a part of the park’s animal kingdom including the bamboo pit viper, cobra’s and monitor lizards.
The park doesn’t offer arranged tours, but you can get assistance with your visit by calling or emailing the representative of the park.
Entry costs are 4 Rupees per person or 30 Rupees per car. Other special sections like the Lion and Tiger Safari (both one kilometer from the main entrance) costs 30 Rupees for an adult, 15 Rupees for a child between 5 and 12 years of age and is free for children below the age of 5. This section of the park also runs safari trips in special park vehicles.
The park is open daily from 7.30 AM to 7.30 PM. http://tourism.webindia123.com/tourism/wildlife/nationalpark/sanjay_gandhi_national_park/index1.htmlhttp://www.indiawildliferesorts.com/wildlife-sanctuaries/sanjay-gandhi-sanctuary.html
