Sightseeing in Bombay - what to see. Complete travel guide

The oldest district of the city is known as South Mumbai. It is home to the richest people of the country, so you can see their luxurious homes that are more like fairy-tale palaces. This area is considered the most popular among tourists because here you will find a big part of restaurants, bars, museums and galleries. South Central Mumbai district is considered the business center of the city. In this part of Mumbai you will see modern business centers, high-rise office buildings, but tourists may consider the local zoo as the most interesting place. The Western Suburbs district is the location of one of the most significant architectural attractions of Mumbai - the Christian Church, which was built several centuries ago. The lovers of beach rest will definitely like this place as they will find two spacious and well equipped beaches located just one near another. In Harbour Suburbs area you will find one of the most important scientific centers of the country - Mumbai Centre of Atomic Research. Of course, the center is closed for public, but even the appearance of the building is pretty solid and impressive. Northwest Mumbai quarter is the location of truly remarkable historic monuments; visit this part of the city to see the ruins of temples, which were built yet in the 1th-5th centuries.
Bombay is a true gem for those travelling with children. It offers a wide range of amusement sites and city attractions that will be of interest to the young generation. The city has its …
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One of the main dignities of Mumbai is a vast choice of restaurants and cafés. City guests will discover more than seven hundreds of gastronomy establishments. Each of them offers the …
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The shortest and most precise definition describing the nature of Mumbai is “the city of contrasts”. The contrast is seen literally in every aspect of the city life: its architecture, …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Bombay and surroundings
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Survived castles around Bombay
♥ Castle 'Mazagon Fort' , 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Sewri Fort' , 4.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mundargi Fort' , 4.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Worli Fort' , 5.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mahim Fort' , 7.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mazagon Fort' , 2.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Sewri Fort' , 4.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Mundargi Fort' , 4.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Worli Fort' , 5.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Mahim Fort' , 7.6 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Bombay
♥ National Park 'Sanjay Gandhi (Borivili)' , 29.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Sanjay' , 122.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Koyna' , 161.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Sanjay Gandhi (Borivili)' , 29.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Sanjay' , 122.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Koyna' , 161.8 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Bombay and around
♥ Art museum 'Jehangir Art Gallery' Mumbai, 5.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Prince of Wales Museum' Mumbai, 5.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Cowasji Jehangir Hall' Mumbai, 5.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Modern Art' Mumbai, 5.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Mumbai' Mumbai, 12.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Jehangir Art Gallery' Mumbai, 5.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Prince of Wales Museum' Mumbai, 5.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Cowasji Jehangir Hall' Mumbai, 5.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Modern Art' Mumbai, 5.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Mumbai' Mumbai, 12.5 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Bombay from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
From the series “Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World”
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Distance from Bombay center - 4 km.
The station’s building was finished in 1888. It was built and decorated within 10 years. The station was named in honour of the national hero Chhatrapati Shivaji. Since 2004 the most beautiful Indian railway station has been being in a list of the UNESCO World Heritage. The nearby territory is also wonderfully decorated. The square in front of the station is decorated with the exotic plants and landscape compositions. The building looks very attractive even in the evening. Its facades are decorated with an art lightning. …
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Chowpatty Beach
From the series “Dangerous and Treacherous Beaches That Can Be Lethal”
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Distance from Bombay center - 2.7 km.
The festival is incredibly interesting and always attracts the many tourists. The snake charmers, the monks, the astrologers and the painters, as well as the excellent gymnasts and the musicians, take part. The only drawback of these great events is the incredible amount of garbage left on the beach. After the beach was chosen as a permanent place of the major events and holidays, it was almost unsuitable for the usual repairs. …
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