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A 3 fold brochure,that guides a person new to the city. An illustrated brochure describing places to see,maps and giving a glimpse of 'aamchi mumbai'.

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Page 1: Mumbai brochure

Places to Visit

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Page 2: Mumbai brochure

City of DreamsBollywood, beaches, bazaars, bargains, the Brits and Bombay (now back to Mumbai, the city’s original name) are all part of the many stories of the city’s past and present.Mumbai,Mumbai, located in the state of Maharashtra is known as the “New York of India,” and not just because the exploding population is forecast to be 28 million in another decade.

The city is so cosmopolitan that world travelers can instantly feel at ease, while still experiencing authentic Indian culture.

ItIt is an eclectic mix of colors, spices, smells that eventually all become a part of the energizing landscape. You may nd ramshackle vendor booths alongside incredible architecture; beaches feature vendors selling food, oversized balloons, and a festive carnival atmosphere; Bollywood celebrities live, work, and are spotted out and about by locals seeking out their idols.out and about by locals seeking out their idols.

The city is packed with iconic gems and hidden pockets, making it possible to spend several days on the brochure, and then stepping off into then chaotic landscape for an entirely unique experience.

Gateway of IndiaThe Gateway of India is one of India's most unique landmarks situated in the city of Mumbai. The colossal structure was construct-ed in 1924. Located at the tip of Apollo Bunder, the gateway overlooks the Mumbai harbor, bordered by the Arabian Sea in the Colaba district.

Marine DriveMarine Drive (officially, "Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road") is a 3km long, six lane concrete road in southern Mumbai which stretches north along the coastline, forming a natural bay.

Haji Ali DargahConstructed in 1431 in memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, the Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah (tomb) located on an islet off the coast

of Worli in the Southern part of Mumbai.

Prince of Wales Museum

Kanheri CavesThe Kanheri Caves constitute a group of

rock-cut monuments that are located north of Borivali on the western outskirts of Mumbai, India. Located within the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the caves are 6 km from the main gate and 7 km from Borivali Station. The Kanheri Caves demonstrate the Buddhist

inuence on the art and culture of India. inuence on the art and culture of India. Kanheri comes from the Sanskrit Krishnagiri,

which means black mountain.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya , formerly Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is the main museum in Mumbai, formerly Bombay. It was founded in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of Bombay, with the help of the government, to commemorate the visit of the then prince of Wales. It is located in the the then prince of Wales. It is located in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India.