This document describes 16 popular tourist destinations in and around Mumbai, India. It discusses landmarks like the Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, and Marine Drive in Mumbai, as well as nearby areas like the Film City in Goregaon, Essel World amusement park, Elephanta Island, the Kanheri Caves, Khandala hill station, and the Murud-Janjira sea fort. It provides brief descriptions of the attractions and highlights at each location.

3. 1. Film City in Goregaon
The Film city is one of the most
favourite tourist places to visit in
Mumbai. Equipped with a multitude
of studios that house artificial
mountains, lakes, gardens, cities
and villages, that make it difficult to
distinguish real from fake

4. Mumbai Stock exchange, established in
1875, is Asia’s Oldest Stock Exchange.

5. 3. Gateway of India
One of the most distinguishing
landmarks that signify the city, the
Gateway of India came into
existence in the year 1924 during
the British Raj to celebrate the
arrival of King George V and
Queen Mary to Bombay.

6. 4. Juhu Beach
Juhu is a hot-spot for elite
celebrity homes andfilm
personality sightings located in the
suburbs of the city making it one
of the most eminent tourist
places to visit in Mumbai.

7. 5. Marine Drive
Popularly referred to as the
Queen’s Necklace, Marine Drive
is a 4 km long promenade located
in South Bombay. One of the
most beautiful roads in Mumbai, a
birds-eye view of this stretch
looks magnificent at night.

8. 6. Mumbai Dabbawalas
The word “dabbawala” in Hindi
translates to “one who carries the
box”. In this case, box is the tiffin or
container in which food is kept to be
delivered later. The Dabba system
became prevalent only in Mumbai.

9. 7. Elephanta Island
Housing a labyrinth of rock-cut
temples, their artwork represents
some of the most intricate and
impressive carvings in India.

10. 8. Essel World
EsselWorld is a fun-filled theme
park situated in Gorai, Mumbai.
Housing some of the most thrilling
rides and fun activities, it attracts
people from all over the country.

11. 9. Siddhivinayak Temple
A Hindu temple dedicated to the
Lord Shri Ganesh is a standing
testament of beauty and
architecture. Constructed in 1801,
the temple entertains thousands of
devotees every single day.

12. 10. Kanheri Caves
One of the airiest places in the city,
Kanheri Caves is where you should
head to for a breather from the
pollution and noise of the humdrum
city life. The caves are affectionately
termed as the “lungs of the city” due
to its abundance of fresh air.
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13. 11. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
The national park previously known
as Borivali National Park is a large
wildlife reserve protected in the
northern suburbs of Mumbai.

14. 12. Dharavi Slum
The largest slum in Asia, Dharavi
breaks all stereotypes of a slum and
is far from being a habitat for the
impoverished and underprivileged.
Contrary to popular notion, it is
home to some of the most
industrious, inspired and creative
people, where the community lead
rich lives in poverty.

15. 13. Worli Seaface
WorliSeaface is another one of
Bombay’s promenades. It is one of
the top places in the city for one to
experience the epic monsoons that
offer a remarkable view of the angry
waves rising up onto the road.

16. 14. Khandala
A hill station in Maharashtra that shot
to fame after being featured in a
popular Bollywood song, Nestled
among the thickets of the Sahyadri
Mountain Range, Khandala offers
pleasant weather throughout the
year.

17. 15. Lonavala
The Tungi Fort of Lonavala is among
the well-known tourist spots. There
are also several caves present
around the city such as Karla
Caves, Bhaja Caves and the Bedsa
Caves.

18. 16. Murud - Janjira Fort
Murud-Janjira is situated on an oval-
shaped rock off the Arabian sea near
the port town of Murud. The fort
entertains tourists with its splendid
view of the sea as well as its ancient
architecture.