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MUMBAI - ESSEL WORLD TOUR4D / 3N ( Tour Code : WM 10 )
MUMBAI TOUR
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TOUR SCHEDULE
Day Schedule Night Stay
1 Pickup from Hotel and proceed to local visits - Prince of Wales Museum, Taraporewala Fish Aquarium, Mani Bhavan (Home of Mahatma Gandhi), Mahalakshmi Temple, Haji Ali (Tomb), Siddhi Vinayak Temple, ISKCON Temple, Juhu Beach, Chowpatty Beach AND Drive through places ( Mumbai High Court / Tower of Silence / Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal Station / World Trade Centre). ( Gateway of India will be covered on Day 3). Back to Hotel.
Overnight Stay.
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2 After breakfast proceed to visits of ESSEL World. Essel World is situated in Gorai, Mumbai. Essel World along with its counterparts, Water Kingdom, are stretched over 64 acres of land. Together, they are recognized as India's Largest Amusement and Water Park. Essel World is home to a variety of rides appropriate for individuals of all ages. Essel World is also host to Mumbai's first Ice Skating Rink, spanning 3400 square feet. The park maintains the rink's temperature at a constant 4 degrees Celsius. The dance floor is an added characteristic of the park that enables visitors to hold parties at the Park. It enjoys colored lights, high definition audio, and a glass dance floor. In the evening back to Hotel.
Overnight Stay.
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3 After breakfast proceed to visit Elephanta Caves from gateway of India. 9 Nautical miles across the sea from the Gateway of India lay Elephanta, also known as 'Gharapuri'. Visit this green island for the wonders of the 7th century, the painstakingly hewn rock-cut cave temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Maheshamurti panel in which Lord Shiva is shown as a creator, protector and destroyer, is a sight that should be enjoyed at least once in a lifetime. Regular excursions to Elephanta start every day from the Gateway of India. Note:- 1. The Caves are closed on Monday. 2. Check in time: 9:00 AM and Checkout time: 5:00 PM. 3. Boat charges from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves & Back will be extra. In the evening back to Hotel.
Overnight Stay.
4 In the morning, checkout from the Hotel and then drop at Airport / Railway Station to board the return flight / train for destination.
Tour Concludes.
COST INFORMATION
Cost Includes Cost Excludes
Transport by Non A.C vehicle in Standard package & A.C vehicle in Deluxe Package as per the above itinerary. Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis in case of 3 persons a room with one extra bed will be provided All Road taxes, Toll taxes & Parking fee. Driver Reward.
Air Train fare. Guide & Entry fee during sight seeing Boating Horse ride etc. Portages, Laundry, Food, Tips, Liquor exp. 3.63% Govt. Service Tax. Any other item not specified in “Cost Includes”.
PLACES COVERED
Gateway of India : The Gateway of India was built during the British Raj in Mumbai. Located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai, the monument is companioned by the Arabian Sea.The gateway is a basalt arch, 26 metres (85 feet) high and lies at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg at the water's edge in the harbor of Bombay. Previously, a crude jetty used by the fishing community, it was later renovated and used as a landing place for British governors and other prominent people.
Taraporewala Fish Aquarium : Taraporewala Aquarium is the sole aquarium in the city of Mumbai, which was built in 1951 at a cost of Rs 800,000. The aquarium hosts marine and freshwater fishes. The aquarium is located on the famous Marine Drive and is is named after a Parsee who donated Rs. 200,000 for the construction. There are 100 species of marine and freshwater fish including seven types of coral fish, brought specially from the Lakshadweep Islands.
Prince of Wales Museum : The Prince of Wales Museum of Western India is the main museum in Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. It was founded in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of Bombay to commemorate the visit of the then Prince of Wales. The museum is located in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India. The museum was renamed in the 1990s after Shivaji, the founder of Maratha Empire. The museum building is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.
Haji Ali : The Haji Ali Dargah is located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the Southern Mumbai. Near the heart of the city proper, the dargah is one of the most recognisable landmarks of city. An exquisite example of Indian Islamic architecture, the dargah contains the tomb of Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in memory of a rich Muslim merchant, Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari who gave up all his worldly possessions before going to Mecca.
Tower of Silence : A Dakhma also known as Tower of Silence is a circular, raised structure used by Zoroastrians for exposure of the dead, particularly to scavenging birds. In the medieval texts of Zoroastrian tradition, the word astodan appears, but today denotes an ossuary. In the Iranian provinces of Yazd and Kerman, the technical term is demand in India, the term doongerwadi came into use after a tower was constructed on a hill of that name.
Shree Mahalakshmi Temple : Mahalaxmi Temple is the most famous temples of Mumbai situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road. It is dedicated to Mahalakshmi the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam and was built in 1831 by Dhakji Dadaji (1760–1846), a Hindu merchant. The history of this temple is supposedly connected with the building of the Hornby Vellard. Apparently after portions of the sea wall of the Vellard collapsed twice, the chief engineer dreamt of a devi statue in the sea near Worli.
Juhu beach : Juhu Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Mumbai as this beach may be accessed from the suburbs of Vile Parle, Santacruz and Andheri. Many tourists make it a point to visit the beach when they come to Mumbai, as it is a relatively uncrowned free space in the city. Juhu is famous for its Mumbai street food, notably bhelpuri, pani puri, and pav bhaji. The food stands are relatively hygienic and Italian food is also very popular in Juhu with many Italian restaurants.
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