CENTRAL LIBRARY

This exquisite was once the city's Town Hall. Today it houses the central and Asiatic Libraries. These especially the later, have a collection rich in old manuscripts and old books.

THE UNIVERSITY

These French Gothic buildings were completed in 1874. Comprises the Sir C.J.Hall and the Rajabal clock tower housing a part of the university library.

MUMBAI G.S.T. (U.T.) 

Arguably the most imposing structure in South Mumbai, it is today the headquarters of the Central Railway. Figures of "progress" and "prosperity" jostle with a variety of sculptures depicting animals and birds.

GENRAL POST OFFICE

An imposing building near Victoria terminus, its dome is modeled after Mysore's famed Bijapur mosque.

HORA FOUNTAIN

Built in honour of sir Bartle Free, to whom Mumbai owes many of her great public buildings giving company is a martyrs memorial.

KANHERI CAVES

Carved with Buddhist themes, these caves are from the area of thinayana Buddhism. Originally one of the many famous rock monasteries in Western India.

MUMBADEVI TEMPLE

This temple gives Bombay its original name-Mumbai. Originally near Victoria Terminus, the bejewelled goddess of the kolis is now housed here at Bhuleshwar.

ST. THOMAS GATHEDRAL

A short walk away from Flora Fountain, this is one of Mumbai's oldest structures. It was started in 1676 and consecrated in 1816.

ST. MICHAELS CHURCH

At Mahim, it attracts devotees from all religious every Wednesday, Popularly known as the Novena Church.

SIDDHI VINAYAK

A temple at Dadar that has become extremely popularly recently. Beaches / Gardens / Parks.

TIJAMATA UDYAN

Located at By culla, it houses the city's zoo. The Beaches : The popular ones at Chowpatty in the city and Juhu in the subrubs tend to attract thousands daily. For these seeking more peace and quite, there are the Madh, Versa, Manori, Marve and Gorai Beaches in the northern subrubs.

SANJAY GANDHI NATIONAL PARK

The highlights of this are a lion safari and lake where visitors fide in hired pedal boats. The toy tram circles the park and offers viewers a chance to see uncaged wilded animals in their natural surroundings.

ESSELWORLD 9 FANTASYLAND

These hi-tech amusement parks a recent attraction in Mumbai, combine education and fun. Situated in the north-western subrubs, the Esselworld is off Malad-Marve road, and Fantasyland is accessible from the Western Express highway at Jogeshwari.

KAMLA NEHRU PARK AND HANGING GARDENS 

On the Crest of Malabar Hill, it overlooks the majestic sweep of Marine Drive and South Mumbai. It's Replica of the old Woman's Shoe is a sure hit with children.

Elephanta : In the sea of south Mumbai, The cave sculptures on this island are dedicated to Lord Shiva. The various panels depict his various forms.

The high point is the Trimurti, representing the Hindu Trivity-representing the Hindu Trivity-Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer.