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The most important historical sites and contemporary wonders to visit in Bombay are:

The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in 1911. Also, the last of the British troops that left India by sea, marched through its portals. Facilities for a short cruise through Bombay's natural harbour are available here.

The Mani Bhawan used to be Mahatma Gandhi's residence in Bombay. It now houses a reference library, a photo feature on the Mahatma's life, some memorabilia, an old charkha and a film and recording archive.

The Prince of Wales Museum is regarded as one of the best museums in the country. It houses art, sculpture, rare coins, old firearms and a priceless collection of miniature paintings.

A popular sea front, Marine Drive is a winding stretch of road with tall buildings on one side and sea on the other. It was once called the Queen's Necklace because of its curved shape.

The Juhu and Chowpatty Beaches are the most famous beaches that offer beach activities like camel and pony rides, acrobats and, performing monkeys and entertainers together with a splendid view of the coast.

The Hanging Gardens or Ferozeshah Mehta Garden and Kamla Nehru Park are located opposite each other. Both the gardens provide lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea. The latter has the famous "Old Woman's Shoe" that is a delight to all children.

One of the most modern milk colonies in the world, the Aarey Milk Colony of Bombay is a must visit for its sophisticated dairy, well fed cows and surrounding natural beauty.

A peculiar site to visit in Bombay is the Tower of Silence. The Parsis have the custom of leaving their dead in the open. These particular places are called "Towers of Silence", and since only a handful remain, they attract a considerable number of tourists every year.

The Jain Temple houses frescoes depicting various events in the lives of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras. It is a revered site that is frequented by Jains from all over the world.

Popular Excursions sites around Bombay are:

The Karla and Elephanta Caves that are characterised by rock temples carved out of two hills that emerge from the centre of the island. They are one of the finest examples of this rock cut architecture. Matheran is one of the hill stations nearest to Bombay. It has retained its tranquility and peace by not allowing any kind of motor vehicle within the premises of the town.

Lonavla is a favorite hilly destination around Bombay. Beautiful and cool, Lonavla is ideal for a day or weekend trip.

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