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Welcome to Bazzargate! The Northern part of the old ‘Fort’ this is the area that was known to all of Bombay’s(Mumbai) colonial rulers as ‘Black Town’ because of the strength in numbers of local inhabitants.
Learn fascinating facts about Mumbai on a 3-hour walking tour of the city’s old colonial attractions. It showcases the northern section of the Old Fort, with visits to the lanes of the bazaars, the Bombay Gymkhana, the Art Deco Metro Cinema, and more.

Start point: The Asiatic Society Mumbai Town Hall.  Outside Asiatic Library, Entrance (Stairs), Fort, Mumbai.

An eclectic and heady mesh of spires, turrets, minarets and domes interspersed with the ubiquitous flat roofs of matchbox buildings, the skyline of colonial Bombay is both an architect's and historian's delight. Tracing the developments of various architectural styles during a section of the colonial period from the 1830s till independence: serene, white neo-Classical columns, majestic, sky-clasping Gothic spires proclaiming the height of Empire, hybrid, native architecture oriented Gothic-Saracenic facades and the smooth rectangular delineations of Art Deco the architecture of anti-colonial sentiment the tour also highlights the developments in land reclamation and the trajectory of urban planning that made the erection of these monumental, hallmark edifices possible.

Starting with the Town Hall which houses the Asiatic Society Library of Bombay, the Horniman Circle gardens and the arresting arcaded facades surrounding this circle in a manner reminiscent of Bath’s Royal Crescent, walk down to the Flora Fountain statue to get a glimpse of the unique Gothic cum neo-Classic ode to the Roman goddess of spring. Continue to the Bombay University buildings– one of the earliest Gothic structures in Bombay and a fine specimen of Venetian Gothic architecture, with its exterior, spiral staircases and colonnaded verandahs resembling the Palazzo Ducale, Venice. The mammoth Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage site designed by F.W. Stevens, needs no introduction. Across the road from CST, the Bombay Municipal Corporation building, a Gothic structure incorporating Indo-Saracenic elements such as minarets and a dome inspired by Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur looms large. End with a view of Metro Cinema, a swanky Art Deco structure– clean rectangular lines and balconies curving at the corners– a veritable mecca for celluloid dreams since the late 1930s.

This is to confirm your tour , The Churchgate and Heritage Mile Walk.

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Duration : 2-3 hours

The meeting point of the walk is McDonald's, near Capitol Cinema, Opp CST station.

Below is the google maps link for McDonalds opposite CST Station :

https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/McDonald's/@18.9382392,72.8339334,18.25z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1smcdonalds!3m4!1s0x3be7d1d9378301f3:0x17f7ca171981548!8m2!3d18.938925!4d72.834526

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Here’s a chance to go back in time almost 150 years....when there was no Mumbai, just one small island of Bombay. Raconteur Walks Mumbai & Full Circle presents A ‘Bombay’ Walk Tour. This walk takes you into the heart of the old ‘Fort’. Explore the ‘White Town’ or the European half of the old town that existed within the Fort walls.

Begin the walk at F.W.Steven’s gothic masterpiece, the grand Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus also known as the Victoria Terminus. Then walk down D.N.Road, also called the Heritage Mile of Mumbai, while admiring one of the oldest parts of the city(almost as old as the city itself) which even today is reminiscence of it colonial past and make your way to the ornate Flora Fountain. Here take a minute to soak in the atmosphere of one of the busiest precincts’ of Mumbai. Next just a hop, skip and jump away lies the historic art district of Kala Ghoda with its many Gothic buildings and numerous art galleries creating a charm that is unmatched in Mumbai. Move onto the Oval Maidan where in a great phalanx lie the Old Secretariat, University Library and Convocation Hall, High Court building , the old PWD building and Telegraph Department, a truly imperial vision like a fleet of massive stone battleships, monolithic, awe-inspiring and supremely self confident. Once they faced out across the sea in silent tribute to the naval power that built them. As a group they coalesce to form an impressively romantic skyline and they bequeathed an identity and style to the city that is unique to Mumbai.

Finally take Veer Nariman Road (the former Churchgate Street) down to Marine Drive to enjoy a fantastic view of the Art Deco Skyline that has become an identity of Mumbai the world over.

Raconteur walks Mumbai presents "A BOMBAY HERITAGE CYCLE TOUR" , 19th june 2016 at 8:00 am on a pleasant sunday morning.

Begin this 3 hour journey from Colaba , one of the 7 original island of Bombay and be regaled with stories of Colaba . Meander through the by lanes of the fort area , unravel the story of ' Urbs Prima in Indis ' .                                          

Cycle past some of the most majestic creations of British in India , including the world famous UNESCO World Heritage site  Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus , Neo Classic Flora Fountain , the ever imposing The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Town Hall , The Culture melting pot of Kala Ghoda, st. thomas cathedral church and the horniman circle.

Route : Gateway Of India  >> Royal Alfred Sailor’s home >> Kala Ghoda circle >>  Flora Fountain >> CST>>BMC>>Ballard Estate >> Town Hall /Asiatic Society’s Library>> Horniman Circle >> St. Thomas Cathedral  >> Gate way of India

A beautiful heritage walk through the days of the Raj, this tour covers all the popular and important heritage and historic sites of Mumbai including, Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, BMC building, Flora Fountain, University and High Court and Kala Ghoda.

A rather sought-after trek in the Ladakh region, the Markha Valley trek route does not disappoint anyone! It spills the chance to ascend the top of two very high passes, Gandala La (4800 m) & Kongmaru La (5150 m) and lets you feast your eyes on stunning sights from the summit. You also come across the charming Markha Village that is a trove in this cold semi-arid terrain of Ladakh. Other delights include witnessing the way of life of the region, crossing several streams and rivers and enjoying a trail through remote gorges and unbridled grazing grounds.
 

We are often asked what comes to mind when we think of Bollywood and we say – a hero who puts Batman and Superman, to shame, a heroine who behaves like she is the modern day Cleopatra, dancing around trees, action, comedy, romance and a whole lot of drama. And what gives you the perfectly flavoured Bollywood Masala movie. Welcome to Mumbai – the hub of Indian cinema and home to the largest film industry in the world. This tour will let you experience a movie shoot first –hand, replete with the glamorous stars, the starry eyed fans, the larger than life sets and the catty paparazzi. It also includes a behind the scenes visit to the campus of one of the leading acting schools in Mumbai and a Bollywood Dance workshop.
Learn to act Bollywood side from a local acting teacher and finally shake those hips to a choreographed Bollywood dance while being guided by a professional dance choreographer.

Start point: The Asiatic Society Mumbai Town Hall.  Outside Asiatic Library, Entrance (Stairs), Fort, Mumbai.

An eclectic and heady mesh of spires, turrets, minarets and domes interspersed with the ubiquitous flat roofs of matchbox buildings, the skyline of colonial Bombay is both an architect's and historian's delight. Tracing the developments of various architectural styles during a section of the colonial period from the 1830s till independence: serene, white neo-Classical columns, majestic, sky-clasping Gothic spires proclaiming the height of Empire, hybrid, native architecture oriented Gothic-Saracenic facades and the smooth rectangular delineations of Art Deco the architecture of anti-colonial sentiment the tour also highlights the developments in land reclamation and the trajectory of urban planning that made the erection of these monumental, hallmark edifices possible.

Starting with the Town Hall which houses the Asiatic Society Library of Bombay, the Horniman Circle gardens and the arresting arcaded facades surrounding this circle in a manner reminiscent of Bath’s Royal Crescent, walk down to the Flora Fountain statue to get a glimpse of the unique Gothic cum neo-Classic ode to the Roman goddess of spring. Continue to the Bombay University buildings– one of the earliest Gothic structures in Bombay and a fine specimen of Venetian Gothic architecture, with its exterior, spiral staircases and colonnaded verandahs resembling the Palazzo Ducale, Venice. The mammoth Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage site designed by F.W. Stevens, needs no introduction. Across the road from CST, the Bombay Municipal Corporation building, a Gothic structure incorporating Indo-Saracenic elements such as minarets and a dome inspired by Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur looms large. End with a view of Metro Cinema, a swanky Art Deco structure– clean rectangular lines and balconies curving at the corners– a veritable mecca for celluloid dreams since the late 1930s.

This walk takes you into the heart of the old ‘Fort’. Explore the ‘White Town’ or the European half of the old town that existed within the Fort walls.
Join this historical excursion that takes you into the heart of the Old Fort area as you learn about the city’s past. You’ll walk along Mumbai’s Heritage Mile and see Churchgate as well.

Known as the worlds’ largest outdoor laundry, Dhobi Ghat is where Mumbai's traditional dhobhis (washermen) wash dirty laundry and return it neatly pressed - all for a very small fee. Dhobhi Ghat came into existence in 1890. Here 731 dhobhis and their families work together to keep their ancestral heritage alive. It is said that the dhobhis wash 1500 articles of clothes everyday and iron 750 clothes a day. Dhobhi Ghat is unique only to Mumbai. Our personalized tours inside the dhobhi Ghat aim to give people a better understanding of dhobhis, their work and their lives.