Mumbai City Tour
Mumbai's most famous landmark is the `Gateway of India', a triumphal archway built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. Nearby is the Prince of Wales Museum which holds a vast collection of Chinese Jade pieces, Victorian oil paintings and weaponry of the Mughal era.The Haji Ali mausoleum, the tomb of a Muslim saint, has a dramatic offshore location, opposite the Mahalakshmi Racecourse. The Hanging Gardens are situated on the Malabar Hills, situated on the Western side of the city. This high vantage point offers sweeping views of the city skirting the ocean.
Excursion to Elephanta
A half day excursion to the monkey infested Elephanta Island is a pleasant way to explore yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Elephanta Island can be reached by a short boat ride from the Gateway of India. The island has several cave temples dating back to the 5th century which have been carved out of solid rock. These rock cut temples dedicated to Shiva are rich in sculptural content.Originally called Gharapuri, it was renamed by the Portuguese as Elephanta, since they found a large 13 foot high stone elephant there. The stone elephant is now kept in Bombay’s Victoria Gardens.
