About Mumbai & Pune (Maharashtra)
Places to Visit in Mumbai & Pune
Gateway of India & The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai
The monumental 1924 basalt arch overlooking Mumbai Harbour, standing opposite the legendary 1903 heritage Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
Marine Drive & Queen's Necklace Sunset Promenade
A sweeping 3.6km C-shaped coastal boulevard along Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, whose night-time streetlights resemble a string of pearls.
Elephanta Caves (UNESCO World Heritage), Mumbai Harbour
Ancient 5th to 8th-century rock-cut cave temples on Elephanta Island reached by a 1-hour harbor ferry, home to the colossal 20-foot Sadashiva Trimurti.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT - UNESCO)
An opulent Victorian High Gothic railway terminal built in 1887 with Indian architectural influences, stone gargoyles, domes, and stained glass.
Shaniwar Wada & Lal Mahal, Pune
The fortified 1732 seat of the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire, famed for its massive teak Dilli Darwaza, fountain courtyards, and history.
Aga Khan Palace & Gandhi Memorial, Pune
An Italian-arched 1892 palace with manicured lawns where Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, and Mahadev Desai were interned during the Quit India movement.
Bandra-Worli Sea Link & Bandra Bandstand
An 8-lane cable-stayed bridge spanning the open Arabian Sea, leading to Bandra's coastal promenade and homes of Bollywood superstars.
Sinhagad Fort & Khadakwasla Dam, Pune
A historic hill fortress perched 1,312m above sea level where warrior Tanaji Malusare fought, famous for fresh pithla bhakri and valley views.