Its Also Known As Joseph Baptista Gardens. Very nice picturesque view of the arabian sea and the whole of Mazagon. If travelling by the local Train take a train from vt going to Dockyard road. it is walking distance from the Dockyard road station.

This building was constructed in 1893 and designed by F.W. Stevens. The height of this building is 255 feet and it is used for community purposes. The structure is well-maintained and it is a masterpiece. On special occasions, they whole building is illuminated and is an absolute feast for the eye. juiee: The municipal buildings designed by Mr. F.W. Stevens are a wonderful combination of Venetian Gothic and Indo-Saracenic styles. The winged figure crowning the gable is 'urbs prima in Indis'. An outstanding feature of the building is the Council Chamber, panelled and richly moulded, with a ceiling of unpolished teak.

Babulnath Temple was built nearly 200 years ago and located in the heart of south Mumbai at about 1000 feet above the sea Level. It is believed that a cow named Kapila belonging to a gold-smith, stopped giving milk. After inquiring about the incident, the owners of the cow found out that she, before coming to home, stopped at one point and gave all the milk. They found a huge Shivling at that spot. Babulnath Temple is built at that exact spot.

The month of ‘Sravan’ or August/September belongs to Lord Shiva and millions of devotees visit the temple during this month and offer milk that is poured on the "Shivling" which is believed to be the head of Lord Shiva, at the same time while they’re chanting the mantra "Om Namah Shivay".

You have to walk a lot of steps to reach the temple. There is an elavatore, but it will cost you some rupees. The nearest railway station is Grant Road and you can get a bus / taxi near the station. Walking will take about ten minutes from the busstand.

Rajabai Tower is 260 feet tall with five floors and a height of 30 feet. It is said that, this Tower Clock played more than 15 tunes, including ‘Rule Britannia’. This tower is located at the premises of Mumbai University. The cracked glass is being replaced at the moment in order to maintain this piece of architectural and historical value. *D:Flora Fountain Flora Fountain is a statue of Roman Goddess of Spring and erected in 1869 in memory of Sir Bartle Frere, the British Governer. Sir Frere was responsible for the demolition of the Fort Walls in the year 1864, also known as ‘Hutatma Chowk’. This area has become a rather commercial area packed with departmental stores, overseas communication centres and travel operators.

‘Haji' is a title bestowed to all those who have been on the ‘Haj’ pilgrimage to Mecca. Dargah is an Islamic shrine built over the grave of a revered religious figure, often a Sufi saint.

The Haji Ali Dargah is the tomb of a wealthy Muslim merchant, who renounced all his worldly belongings before embarking on his pilgrimage to Mecca. Legend has it that he died on his way to Mecca and his body, in its casket, floated back to Mumbai. However, some believe that Haji Ali drowned at the place where the dargah stands today The tomb is over eight hundred years old and linked to the mainland by a path This path is not bound by railings, hence lashed by the sea during high-tide. Therefore, the dargah is only accessible only during low tide. This 500-yard-walk on the path, with the sea on both sides, is one of the highlights of a trip to the shrine. Inside the central shrine, throngs of worshippers stoop to press their heads against the richly brocaded red and green chaddor covering the tomb, which lies in an exquisite silver frame engraved with all the ninety-nine names of Allah. The faithful then tie little red ribbons on wooden lattices to honour the soul of Haji Ali.

Victoria Terminus is now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) and is a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture. This solid structure was designed in 1878 by F.W. Stevens and the costs were over 1,6 million rupees. This building is the Headquarters of the Central Railway and has 14 platforms. From here, you can catch the local train for Mumbai central as well as the harbour line. This is the place from which Asia's first train was departed on 6th April, 1853. Nowadays, the commuters can also use the extensive subway system that has been created to facilitate the transport of all the people leaving and arriving in Mumbai.

The Victoria Terminus is the finest Victorian Gothic building in India, with a subtle hint of Saracenic motifs. It features a high dome on the main building, surmounted by a large figure representing Progress in fine-grained Porebunder sandstone. Choice Italian marble and polished Indian blue stone have been liberally used in the interiors. The stone carvings and ornamental ironwork was designed by Mr. F.W. Stevens and executed by the students of Sir J.J School of Art.

These Buddhists caves are located in the centre of the Borivali National Park, also known as Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Although they are not as ornamentally carved as the caves at Elephanta Island, they still are impressive in their bare nature. The ancient name of these 100 rock cut cave precinct was Kri-sh-na-gi-ri , meaning the 'black mountain'. Out of the 100 only 5 to 9 caves has some measure of sculptures and stupas.

The most remarkable feature of this heritage site is its location. Right in the middle of a dense tropical jungle. The National Park with predators like the leopard prowling around, these cave features are well protected, and perhaps thats one reason why the Archealogical department personals are seen to be less enthusiastic in keeping and maintaining the place for its Rs 5 worth of entry fees per head.

However inspite of the lackaidaisical attitude of the department, the place is worth a look into. Especially if a traveller or tourist is in Mumbai between August and December. The surrounding wooded environs and waterfalls (only) during the monsoon gives its a serene and surreal atmosphere adept for a location that was meant for meditation and contemplation.  

The only approach to the caves is by a 6 km motorable road from the main gate of the National Park at its Borivali end. Borivali is around 33 kilometres from south Mumbai. (Remember, no public transport reaches to this place, as of now).

Elephanta Island makes Mumbai an obligatory stop. The island, reachable within an hour by boat, has old rock-cut Hindu temples, shrines and caves that date back from the 6th century. The whole island is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Siva. The Elephanta Caves have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can catch a boat at the Gateway of India.

Beware of monkeys on way to the caves, they will try to snatch any eatable that they see in your hand. Maharashtra Tourism development Corporation runs a toy train that takes you from the shore to the steps that you have to climb to reach the caves. It is nice place to go for a small photography excursion.

Teraced gardens lasi out at end of 19th century over city’s waterreservoir

The Gateway of India is also known as ‘Apollo Bunder’ and was designed by George Wittet to commemorate George V and Queen Mary's visit to India in 1911. You can have a picturesque view of the very famous Taj Mahal Hotel.

They Say it has just been renovated.