While on a tour to Mumbai, tourists must visit the main tourist attractions in Mumbai. The colonial structures, the beaches, museums, and the art galleries along with the colorful and busy streets comprise the major tourist attractions in Mumbai in Maharashtra in India. The edifices and the colonial structures that adorn Mumbai speak of the grand and glorious history of the city. The Gateway of India, the Elephanta Caves, Prince of Wales Museum, Marine Drive, Haji Ali�s Tomb, Victoria Terminus, and Film City are amongst the must visit places of Mumbai.

The Gateway of India is situated on the Apollo Bunder and was built in the year 1919 and was opened to the public in the year 1924. A ceremonial arch was added to the structure in the year 1927 to commemorate the visit of Queen Mary and King George V at the Delhi Durbar in 1911.

The Elephanta Caves is known to the whole world for the sculptural brilliance portrayed in the rock cut caves. A Shiva temple present here is also marked for the beauty of the sculpture of the temple and the image of the Trimurti Sadashiva.

The Prince of Wales Museum is another famous place of tourist interest in Mumbai. This museum was built in the 20th century to commemorate the visit of Prince of Wales. The structure was designed by George Wittet, who is also reputed as the designer of the prestigious Gateway of India. The museum houses artefacts that date back to the age of the Indus Valley Civilization as well as relics from the ancient and medieval India.



Marine drive is another important tourist attraction in Mumbai in Maharashtra in India. Marine drive runs along a long stretch of 3 kilometers and has an �inverted C form�. Marine drive links the Nariman Point to Malabar hill. This stretch is often referred to as the Queen�s Necklace when it is lit by the street lamps at night.

Haji Ali�s Tomb is located off the coast of Worli. The structure spreads over an area of 4500 meters. The narrow causeway that links the city to the dargah is a 500 meter stretch without any railings on both the sides amidst the sea. The dargah is therefore accessible only during the low tides.

Victoria Terminus is the railway terminus which is the headquarters of the central railways and serves the city of Mumbai. This station was designed and built by Frederick William Stevens keeping in line the Victorian Gothic style of architecture in the year 1887-88. This station is listed under the heritage sites of UNESCO.

Film City in Mumbai is not only an important tourist destination in Mumbai but also is the dream churner of several youths who strive to make a mark on the silver screen. This place is the hub of �Bollywood�, the Indian Film Industry. Although an interesting tourist place in Mumbai, this site cannot be accessed by people without prior permission from the concerned authorities.

Touristplacesinindia.com provides detailed online information about the tourist attractions in Mumbai.