Mumbai was given by Portuguese as dowry to Charles II
of England when he married Catherine. The group of seven island was leased to
the East India Company who offered freedom of business and religion to persons
who came and settled here. Initially a few Parsis and Gujarati came but soon
a sizeable population began to thrive here. This was way back in the 17th century.
Today also Mumbai is a city of migrants. People from all over the country have
come and settled here. This gives the society of Mumbai a multi-lingual and
multi-cultural colour.
Places of Interest in Mumbai:
Gateway of India,
Afghan
Church,
Chowpatty Beach,
Haji Ali Mosque,
Headquaters
of Western Railways,
High
Court,
Hutatmas Chowk,
Jain Temple,
Kamla
Nehru Park,
Mahalaxmi Temple,
Mahatama Jyotiba Phule Market,
Malabar Hill,
Mani
Bhawan,
Nehru Planetarium,
Rajabai Tower,
Nehru
Science Centre,
Pherozsha
Mehta Gardens,
Race Course,
Raudat Tajera.
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Excursions in Mumbai: Elephanta
Caves,
Bassein Fort,
Erangal
Beach,
Juhu Beach,
Kanheri
Caves,
Chodbunder,
Kerala
Caves,
Karnakla Bird Sanctuary
& Fort,
Lion Safari Park,
Manori Beach,
Matheran
Hill Resort,
Powai & Vihar Lakes,
Tansa Lake,
Tulsi
Lake,
Uran Sea Side Resort,
Ganeshpuri
Ashram,
Versova Beach.
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Mumbai Travel Guide: In the 18th
century Mumbai grew rapidly and it also became one of the leading centers for
the activists in the freedom struggle. Britishers played their role by shifting
the presidency from Surat to Bombay, the former name of Mumbai. Also, the first
railway line on which train moved was laid between Bombay and Thane.
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General Information
Area: 440sq.km
Altitude: Sea-level
Temperature: Summer Max 33.3 ° C Min 22.7° C Winter Max. 29.5°
C Min. 19.4° C
Rainfall: 212cms
Best Season: Throughout the year
Clothing Summer: Cottons Winter : Light woollens
Population: 99,258912 (1991 census)
