Why is Mumbai called the Dream City? - HolidayKeys.co.uk

Mumbai, people often call it a dream city. A city, which never sleeps, if you come across the road at mid
night or any hour in the night, the crowd is still there. A dream city, because in every minute there are a
number of people come here to make their destiny. It is a Bollywood city, and a home of millionaire and
billionaire. It is the second most populous city in India, and it is a capital city of Maharashtra.
The city built on seven islands namely, Bombay Island, Parel, Mazagaon, Mahim, Colaba, Worli, and Old
Woa’s Island (also known as Little Colaba).
First of all, you can see a world Heritage monument by standing on the road, Chatrapati Shivaji
Terial which is named after the great Maratha warrior Chatrapati Shivaji. It is influenced by Victorian
Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and traditional Mughal buildings, the station was built in 1887 in
the Bori Bunder area of the city to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
The Gateay of Idia is much similar to Taj Mahal in Agra. It is located on the waterfront in Apollo
Bunder area in south Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. It was built in the 20th century. Its
structure is a basalt arch, 85 feet high. It is a model of Ganga – Jamuni Tahzeeb (Hindu – Muslim
culture), yes, it is built in Hindu – Muslim architectural style, the arch is built in Muslim style while the
decorations are in Hindu style. It is one of the hot spots in the city, always crowdy, when you will in the
city, take the look of it. There you can shop, and take snacks too.
Next is Siddhivinayak Teple is a Lord Ganesha temple originally built in 19 November, 1801 by
Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil. It is a gut belief of devotees that Lord Ganesha full their wishes. The
inner roof of the sanctum is plated with gold and the wooden doors of the sanctum are carved with
images of Ashtavinayak. It has a huge temple complex in that a Hanuman temple is also there. It is a
five storeys building which consist of a hospital and a kitchen.

Next divine place is Haji Ali Dargah where every Thursday and Friday regardless of the religion
thousands of devotees are coming here. It is located on an islet off the Worli in the southern part of the
city. The Dargah is an exquisite example of the Indo – Islamic architecture; it is a tomb of Sayyed Peer
Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. The
dargah is built on 500 meters from the coast in the middle of the Worli Bay. The accessibility of the
dargah is very much dependent on the tides; this is not accessible during high tides because the
causeway is not bounded with railings. Thus, it is accessible only during in low tide. This walk of the
causeway, with the sea on both sides, is one of the attractions of a trip to shrine.
Girgaum Chowpatty is another hot spot of the city; it is known for public beaches adjoining Marie
Drie in Girgaum area. It is a popularly known for Ganesh Chaturathi Celebration when the idol of Lord
Ganesha is immersed in the Arabian Sea after ten days worship festival. Ten days Ramleela also
performed on stage year. An effigy of Ravan erected on the sand is burnt by the end of the 10-day
performance. There are a lot of food stalls are also there like panipuri, corn cob, bhelpuri etc, if you are
hungry by walking along the beach you can take this.
Essel World is an amusement park which has a lot of rides and adventure for you. There you will have
fun.
The local Mumbai people refer the city as Amachi Mubai in Marathi, to show their love to their
native place. Whenever you will come to the city must visit the best places of Mumbai, there it has its
sole.