POSTAL CODES FOR MUMBAI

NEHRU PLANETARIUM

Nehru Planetarium

The Nehru Planetarium, is in the Worli Area, was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India Smt. Indira Gandhi in 1977. The planetarium is a cylindrical shaped building and was designed by the architect Shri. J. M. Kadri. The planetarium is a part of the Nehru Science Centre and is famous for its educational scientific program. The audience can watch the stars and Galaxies during daytime in this planetarium.

Show Name (Cosmic Journey and Heavenly Wonders)

12.00 PM   HINDI Language               Tuesday to Sunday
01.30 PM   MARATHI Language          Tuesday to Sunday
03.00 PM   ENGLISH Language          Tuesday to Sunday
04.30 PM   HINDI Language               Tuesday to Sunday

Entry Fee

For Adults Rs.55/-
For Child (up to age 12 years) Rs.30/-

Booking Hours

11.00 AM to 5.00 PM

Online Booking :- Click Here
• Online Ticket Booking for the day closes at 10.00 am
• Tickets can be booked through payment gateways by Credit/Debit Card or Net banking Only.
• Advance Booking Period - 30 Days
• There is no refund or cancellation of booked tickets]

Telephone

+91-22-24920510

Nearest Railway Station

Mahalaxmi Railway Station (W.R.)

FASHION STREET

Fashion Street, a group of hundred and more shops, is located on M.G. Road, opposite Azad Maidan in South Mumbai.

Here on Fashion Street, you can find shops selling export quality ready made clothes, shoes and various fashion accessories at very low rates. It is a paradise for the shopping freaks.

Nearest Railway Station : Churchgate (W.R.)

MARINE DRIVE

Marine Drive

Marine Drive, affectionately called the Queen’s Necklace, is basically a C-shaped six lane concrete road along the coastline of the Arabian Sea situated in South Mumbai.

The road stretches over an area of approximately four kilometers and is one of the busiest roads in Mumbai.

People come here to enjoy the cool sea air and also to view the setting sun.

Marine Drive is a nice place to hang out with friends and family.

Photos - Marine Drive, Mumbai

Marine Drive - at Night

 

Queen's Necklace

Marine Drive

TARAPOREVALA AQUARIUM

Taraporevala Aquarium

The Taraporewala aquarium, situated on the Marine Drive, is a very spectacular place for all the age groups. The Taraporevala Aquarium houses various types of marine and freshwater fish including Sharks, Coral Fish, Rays, Turtles, Starfish, Moray eels, Sea Turtles are placed here for exhibition.

The aquarium was constructed at a cost of Rs. Eight Lakh and were opened for the public in 1951. It was inaugurated by the then President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Address of the Aquarium

Taraporevala Aquarium
Subhash Road, Marine Drive,
Charni Road, Mumbai - 400 002.
Contact Number : 22821239

Entry Fee

Adults: Rs.15/-
Children: Rs.10/- (up to Age 16 years)
Entry is free for handicapped persons

Timings

10.00 to 20.00 on Sunday & Public Holidays
10.00 to 19.00 on Tuesday to Saturday (Closed on Monday)

MUMBAI MAHANAGAR PALIKA

Mumbai Mahanagar Palika

The Bruhanmumbai Mahanagar Palika or The Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC), established under the B.M.C. Act 1888, the richest municipal corporation in India, is the civic body that governs the city of Mumbai.

The B.M.C. is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of Mumbai city and its suburbs.

The Mayor of the Mumbai city heads the BMC but major responsibilities are given to the Municipal Commissioner.

The BMC’s territory extends from Colaba in the south to Dahisar and Mulund in the north.

The headquarter of the BMC is located in South Mumbai opposite the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

Official Website : http://www.mcgm.gov.in

MANTRALAYA

Mantralaya

The Maharashtra State’s Secretariat building, known as Mantralaya, is situated in South Mumbai.

The 6 storeyed building was built in 1955, is the administrative headquarter of the Maharashtra State.

The Chief Minister of the Maharashtra State sits on the Top floor.

Total staff of the Mantralaya is more than eight thousand.

The BEST Bus 'Number 81' goes towards Mantralaya from the Churchgate station.

Tourists are not allowed in this building.

NARIMAN POINT

Nariman Point, Mumbai

Nariman Point, Mumbai's main financial district and one of the most expensive Central Business District in the world, is situated on the extreme tip of Marine Drive.

Nariman Point is situated on land reclaimed from the sea and houses the headquarters of some of India’s leading companies.

Nariman Point is widely regarded as the Manhattan of Mumbai and was named after Khurshid Nariman, a BMC Corporator and a Parsi visionary.

The world famous Oberoi & Trident hotels are in the Nariman Point area and offering 5-Star deluxe hospitality to visitors.

MUMBAI HIGH COURT

Mumbai High Court

The High Court of Mumbai, is one of the oldest and most distinguished High Courts in the Country with Jurisdiction over the Maharashtra State, Goa, and U.T. of Daman and Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. In addition to the Principal Seat at Mumbai, the High Court has regional benches at Aurangabad and Nagpur in Maharashtra, and at Panaji in Goa. The High Courts decision can be appealed to the Supreme Court only.

Official Website High Court : http://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/

Nearest Railway Station : Churchgate (Western Railway)

RAJABAI TOWER

Rajabai Tower

The lovely Rajabai Clock Tower is situated  in the campus of Mumbai University, is in south Mumbai.

The clock tower was designed by the British architect Sir George Gilbert Scott.

The clock tower was modeled to London’s Big Ben.

The construction work of the clock tower started in 1869 and was completed in 1878 at a cost of Rs.2 lakhs.

Mr. Premchand Roychand, the founder of the Bombay Stock Exchange (B.S.E.), paid the entire sum from his pocket on the condition that the clock tower be named after his mother Rajabai.

The surrounding area of the Rajabai Clock Tower is very beautiful.

The Rajabai Clock Tower was closed to the public after it became a suicidal point.

Nearest Railway Station : Churchgate (W.R.)