Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Mumbai, India

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.4 km
Ascend 19 m
Descend 22 m

Experience Mumbai in India in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in MumbaiIndividual Sights in Mumbai

Sight 1: Hutatma Chowk

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Hutatma Chowk ("Martyrs' Square,, is a square in South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The square hosts Flora Fountain and was known by that name until 1961 when it was officially renamed in memory of the members of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti, who lost their lives when police fired upon their peaceful demonstration in 1956. A statue of a "Martyr with a Flame" stands next to Flora Fountain.

Wikipedia: Hutatma Chowk (EN)

56 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Flora Fountain

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Flora Fountain is a Fountain located at the Hutatma Chowk is an ornamentally sculpted architectural heritage monument located at the southern end of the historic Dadabhai Naoroji Road, at the Fort business district in the heart of South Mumbai, Mumbai, India. Flora Fountain, built in 1864, depicts the Roman goddess Flora. It was built at a total cost of Rs. 47,000, or 9,000 pounds sterling, a large sum in those days.

Wikipedia: Flora Fountain (EN)

252 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: St Thomas Cathedral

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St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai, is the 300-year old cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Mumbai of the Church of North India. It is named in honour of Saint Thomas the Apostle, who is believed to have first brought Christianity to India. The cathedral is located in Horniman Circle, the historic centre of Mumbai. It is in close proximity to famous Mumbai landmarks such as Flora Fountain and Bombay House. It is the oldest church in Mumbai The Cathedral and John Connon School is run by the cathedral.

Wikipedia: St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai (EN)

144 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Horniman Circle Garden

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Horniman Circle Garden

The Horniman Circle Gardens is a large park in South Mumbai, India, which encompasses an area of 1.01 hectares. It is situated in the Fort district of Mumbai, and is surrounded by office complexes housing the country's premier banks. Designed to be a large open space with grand buildings in the middle of the walled city, the area had been known as Bombay Green in the 18th century, later Elphinstone Circle. Following India's independence in 1947, the area was renamed in honour of Benjamin Horniman, editor of The Bombay Chronicle newspaper, who supported Indian independence.

Wikipedia: Horniman Circle Gardens (EN)

781 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 5: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, (CSMVS) formerly named Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is a museum in Mumbai (Bombay) which documents the history of India from prehistoric to modern times.

Wikipedia: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (EN), Website

172 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Jehangir Art Gallery

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Jehangir Art Gallery is an art gallery in Mumbai (India). It was founded by Sir Cowasji Jehangir at the urging of K. K. Hebbar and Homi Bhabha. It was built in 1952. Managed by the Committee of Management, the entire cost of this mansion was donated by Cowasji Jehangir. This gallery is situated at Kala Ghoda, behind the Prince of Wales Museum, in South Mumbai near the Gateway of India, and has four exhibition halls. The gallery was designed by G.M.Bhuta for G.M. Bhuta & Associates.. The gallery closed for 11 months as a part of the COVID-19 lockdown in India and was partially re-opened on 16 February 2021.

Wikipedia: Jehangir Art Gallery (EN)

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