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Rendezvous
Mumbai- The heartthrob of India
The city where many have realized their dreams
is full of tourist attractions. The colonial architecture
of the 19th century rubs shoulders with the 18th
century wood carvings made popular by the Muslims
of Gujarat. Gothic arches, canopied balconies,
bas relief panels combine with oriental domes
and spiral staircases to lend character to the
imposing buildings. The heartthrob of INDIA. Come
experience its magic……….. |
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01 GOA-MUMBAI |
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We travel by train to Mumbai
on FRIDAY depart (2.30pm) to arrive 10pm. Overnight
at hotel. |
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02 SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF MUMBAI |
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breakfast the tour of Mumbai begins. Some of the
places visited in Mumbai are |
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Gateway of India
What could be more appropriate a beginning
than the 'entrance' to the port of Mumbai?
The ceremonial arch was built in 1927 to commemorate
the visit of King George V and Queen Mary
for the Delhi Durbar in 1911.Constructed in
honey-co-lured basalt, the gateway was designed
by George Wittet, inspired by 16th century
Gujarat Style. The changing light of the rising
and setting sun gives varied hues of gold,
russet and pink to the imposing arch. Historically,
the Gateway holds greater significance as
the last of the British troops left Independent
India by sea, marched through its portals.
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- The University Buildings
The buildings were completed in 1874. In a florid
and highly decorative French Gothic style, the
main building has a large circular window, with
its outer border originally made up of twelve
stained glass skylights, depicting the signs
of the zodiac.
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Victoria Terminus (Shivaji Terminus):
Bombay's Victoria Terminus is no mere
railway station; it is a prominent city
centre around which metro life ebbs and
flow. Built of yellow sandstone and granite,
it is one of the finest examples of British
Raj architecture, combining elements that
are distinctly Gothic and Victorian, and
embellished with blue-gray basalt that
has been sculptured in fine detail. The
handsome building could have been anything
but a railway station, and in fact, in
recent times, was converted into a public
art gallery in a unique experiment of
taking contemporary art to the people.
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Sir J. J. School
of Art
Rudyard Kipling was born and spent his early
childhood here. His father, John Lockwood
Kipling, was the Principal of the art school
and under his tutelage, many local artisans
received training.
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Crawford
Market
Rechristened as Mahatma Phule
Market, it was built in 1871 by William
Emerson, the bas-reliefs, at a height,
adorning the facade, were designed by
J.L.Kipling at the School of Art, a
stone's throw away. It is the largest
wholesale fruit market in the country
and a visit there can be a 'fruitful'
experience, especially during the mango
season.
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Flora Fountain
It stands at a busy five-point intersection
in the heart of the commercial Fort area.
The beautifully sculptured fountain was erected
in the memory of the Governor, Sir Hennery
Bartle Edward Frere, as a tribute for his
contribution towards the building of Mumbai.
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- Fort Area
This is the older, downtown area, surrounding
the Flora Fountain. It was a part of the fortified
city, which was later - hence the name. A small
portion of the wall is seen as part of the boundary
wall of St. George 's Hospital.
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Marine Drive
This sweeping Queen's Necklace, flickering
with a thousand lights at night turns into
the main thoroughfare linking Malbar Hill
- and the northern parts of the island - to
the southern most points of Colaba, Cuffe
Parade, Nariman point and Fort.
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Prince of Wales
Museum
Learn more about history, through this museum.
King George V, who as Prince of Wales, laid
the foundation stone of this museum in 1905.
Situated near the Gateway of India, it was
designed in the Indo-Saracen style to commemorate
the King's first visit to India. During the
First World War, it was used as a hospital.
It was opened as a museum in 1923 and has
three main sections. Art, Archaeology and
Natural History. One of the best museums in
the country, it is treasure house of art,
sculpture, china, rare coins and old firearms.
It also has a priceless collection of miniature
paintings. The glistening white marble dome
crowning this building can be sighted from
a distance as it lies nestled amidst a well-laid
out garden.
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| DAY
03 MUMBAI - ALIBHAG |
| Depart
by catamaran to arrive Alibhag in the early hours
of Sunday sightseeing the coast for an overnight
at the hotel. |
| DAY
04 ALIBHAG-PANVEL-GOA |
| Depart
for Panvel early morning on Monday to board the
train at 7 am to arrive Goa at 2.30 afternoon. |
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EXCITING PACKAGE INCLUDES |
- Second class Train to Mumbai
- Monument charges with tour guide
- Bed and Breakfast for 2 nights.
- Minimum 6 Persons.
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