harbour.Perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its western side, just opposite
the Kamala Nehru Park, these terraced gardens, also known as Ferozeshah
Mehta Gardens, provide lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea. The park
was laid out in the early 1880s over Bombay's main reservoir, some say to
cover the water from the potentially contaminating activity of the nearby
Towers of Silence.Right next to Mahalaxmi Race Course, the Nehru
Planetarium is a large domed building, popular with the city's amateur
astronomers. Inside, various cubicles estimate your weight on each of the
nine planets of the Solar System while in the domed interior, daily shows
uncover the timeless mysteries of the cosmos. The place is usually packed
with school children so make sure you buy your ticket in advance. Adjacent to
the planetarium is the Nehru Centre, venue of numerous international trade
fairs and local exhibitions. In the basement, the Nehru Auditorium usually
boasts classical music and dance recitals, concerts and plays.Marine Drive If
you're feeling energetic, a stroll down Marine Drive is possibly the best way to
discover Mumbai. This is a windswept promenade, flanked by the sea and a
row of art deco buildings. Looped between the concrete jungle of Nariman
Point, Mumbai's Manhattan, and the leafy green slopes of Malabar hill,
Marine Drive was once called the queen's Necklace, strung with glittering
street lights like an enormous strand of imperious jewels. It is also one of
Mumbai's busiest roads, an important artery for the heavy suburban traffic
heading downtown. Cars whiz continually past the two mile stretch, past
huddled lovers, children and babies in perambulators. Like other seafronts,
this is where most of south Mumbai comes to breathe in some fresh
air.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 11:
After breakfast excursion to Elephanta Caves,Hewn out of
solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD, and
attract more visitors each year than the entire city of Mumbai.
No wonder: this place resonates with the spiritual
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