101 Places to Visit in MumbaiYes, 101 Places to Visit!

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Wondering what to do in Mumbai?
Here's a list of 101 places to visit --
yes, 101 places! No matter what your
interest, you're sure to find something
that appeals. If you want someone to
guide you, taking a Mumbai walking
tour is a great way to explore the city.
Many of Mumbai's attractions are in
Colaba and the Fort district.
Are 101 places too many? If you want
to focus on the most popular ones,
take a look at these Top 10 Mumbai
Attractions. Visit them on one of these
fascinating Mumbai Tours.
20 Places to Visit in Mumbai --
Architecture
Mumbai architecture is an eclectic
blend of Gothic, Victorian, Art Deco,
Indo-Saracenic and contemporary
architectural styles. Much of it
remains from the colonial era of the
British Raj.
15 Places to Visit in Mumbai -- Arts
Mumbai has a thriving arts precinct
with abundant art galleries, yet there
are also some lesser known places
that will appeal to your creative side.
15 Places to Visit in Mumbai --
Religious
Mumbai is home to people of all
religions -- mandirs (temples),
mosques, churches, and even
synagogues all exist together. These
are some of the most well known
ones.
10 Places to Visit in Mumbai -- Eating
and Drinking
Whether you're craving street food or
seafood, you'll find plenty of cuisine to
tantalize your taste buds in Mumbai.
Or simply enjoy some chai (tea), or a
cocktail with a panoramic view of the
city!
10 Places to Visit in Mumbai --
Shopping
Mumbai doesn't have as many
markets as, say, Delhi. However, there
are still plenty of places to spend your
rupees.
9 Places to Visit in Mumbai --
Relaxation/Hangout
If you're feeling in the mood for
relaxation, join the residents of
Mumbai at these beaches, parks and
promenades across the city.
9 Places to Visit in Mumbai --
Infrastructure
Mumbai's infrastructure ranges from
the most modern bridges to the most
manual open air laundry. Discover
what keeps Mumbai functioning by
visiting these places.
8 Places to Visit in Mumbai --
Children's Entertainment
Spending time in Mumbai with
children? These places will keep them
entertained.
5 Places to Visit in Mumbai -- People
and Culture
Get an understanding of the people
and communities that make up
Mumbai by visiting these places.
1. Gateway of India
Designed to be the first thing that
visitors see when approaching Mumbai
by boat, the looming Gateway was
completed in 1920. Its architecture is
Indo-Saracenic, combining Islamic and
Hindu styles.
2. Taj Palace Hotel
An unsurpassed architectural marvel
that brings together Moorish, Oriental
and Florentine styles. Its structure is
striking, with many chandeliers,
archways, domes, and turrets.
3. Royal Bombay Yacht Club
Founded in 1846, the Royal Bombay
Yacht Club has Gothic style
architecture and is steeped in
nostalgia.
4. Dhanraj Mahal
Dhanraj Mahal is an Art Deco style
building. Built in the 1930s, it was the
former palace of the Raja Dhanrajgir
of Hyderabad,
5. Regal Cinema
The first of Mumbai's Art Deco style
cinemas, the Regal Cinema was built
during the cinema boom of the 1930s.
6. Maharashtra Police Headquarters
(Sailors' Home)
The Maharashtra Police Headquarters
moved into what was known as the
Royal Alfred Sailors Home, constructed
in 1876, in 1982.
7. Elphinstone College
The Elphinstone College building is
amongst the finest Victorian
structures in India, with breathtaking
Gothic architecture.
8. Horniman Circle
Horniman Circle dates back to 1860,
and is made up of a strong sweep of
stately building facades, laid out in a
semi-circle. The Horniman Circle
Gardens is at the center of it.
9. Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk)
The Hutatma Chowk square is
bordered by buildings constructed
during the British Raj. In the middle of
it, the ornate Flora Fountain was
created in 1864.
10. Bombay High Court
Go inside the Gothic style Bombay High
Court and see a trial for some real
entertainment!
11. University of Mumbai
Established in 1857, the University of
Mumbai was one of the first three
universities in India. Its architecture is
Venetian Gothic inspired.
12. Rajabhai Clock Tower
Officially part of Mumbai University
but best observed from Oval Maidan,
the 260 foot high Rajabai Clock Tower
was modeled on Big Ben in London.
13. Mumbai Mint
The Mumbai Mint was built in the
1920s, along with the Town Hall, and
has similar architecture with pillars
and Grecian porticoes.
14. Remains of Fort St. George
Those unfamiliar with Mumbai's
history may wonder why the Fort
district is referred to as such. It got its
name from a fort that used to exist
there.
15. Chhatrapati Shivaj Terminus (Victoria
Terminus) Train Station
The piece de resistance of the Raj era,
the Chhatrapati Shivaj Terminus is a
fusion of influences from Victorian
Italianate Gothic Revival architecture
and traditional Indian architecture.
16. Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum
The oldest museum in Mumbai, the Dr
Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum is
extraordinary example of Palladian
Renaissance Revival design.
17. Khotachiwadi
The narrow winding lanes of
Khotachiwadi village are home to old
Portuguese-style bungalows and a
tiny church.
18. Antilia (home of businessman Mukesh
Ambani)
What kind of home does one of the
richest men in India have? Take a look
at the towering residence of
businessman Mukesh Ambani,
chairman of Reliance Industries.
19. Banganga Tank
An ancient water tank that's one of
the oldest surviving structures in
Mumbai. It dates back to 1127 AD, to
the time of the Hindu Silhara dynasty.
20. Bombay Stock Exchange
A prominent example of contemporary
architecture in Mumbai, the current
Bombay Stock Exchange building was
constructed during the late 1970s.