Duration:01 Days
Places Covered:Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Mani Bhawan,
and Prince of Wales Museum
Gateway of India: It was built to commemorate the visit of
King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay. Gateway of India is a symbol of Hinduism
and Islam, so is reflected in its architectural style.
Elephanta Caves: These ancient caves are located on the Elephanta
Island in Arabian Sea; it contains Shaivistic relief and murals. The sculptures
were created during the Gupta reign.
Mani Bhavan: A prominent center of Gandhi’s political
activities, it was here where Gandhi initiated some of the biggest national
movements like the Non Corporation movement, Satyagrah, Kahadi and Khilafat
Movement, and Home Rule Movement.
Prince of Wales Museum: A confluence of Gothic and Moorish style of
architecture, the Prince of Wales Museum is crowned with a white sparkling
dome. A vivid collection of Indus Valley artifacts dating back to 2000 BC,
Tibetan bronzes, and Nepali art are bejeweled here.
