Hidden behind the greenery the Church of St John the Evangelist, or, Afghan Church as it is better known as, is located in South Mumbai. This small chapel was built by the British in 1865 in the honor of those died in the disastrous Afghan War.
Gateway of India is Mumbai’s most famous monument. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. The Gateway of India is considered to the starting point for most of the visitors.
Named after a 19th century stock broker, who contributed in its construction, the Rajabai Clock Tower is 260 ft high and is decorated with oriental figures. During the British reign the clock used to play Rule Britannia, God Save the King and a Handel Symphony among sixteen tunes that changed four times a day.
Hutatma Chowk has a flora fountain and was previously named after that. It is the official name of a square in South Mumbai now.
Marine Drive is referred as the Manhattan of Mumbai. Taking a stroll down the Marine Drive is the best way to discover the capital city of Maharashtra.
Getting there: Private cars, taxis, buses are all available. Package tours to these Forts are also available. Frequent train services are available from Aurangabad and Mumbai and also other cities of Maharashtra. Airports are also there in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Aurangabad.
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