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Know Your Mumbai - Haji Ali Dargah

Hello guys!!!! Welcome back to another Know Your Mumbai Travel Series blog. In today's blog I am going to take you the most known and popular dargah in Mumbai which is visited not only by Mumbaikars but also the tourists around the world. It's none other than Haji Ali Dargah.                Photo Location: Haji Ali Dargah Haji Ali Dargah is a dargah (tomb) and a mosque named after Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, one of the greatest muslim saint of his time.  Best Time To Visit: You can visit Haji Ali Dargah anytime of the day and week. The place is always crowded but it gets more visitors on Thursdays, Fridays and festive days of islamic calendar. Evening time is advisable to visit the dargah as the surrounding near the shore is mesmerizing. Time: 5:30 am - 10 pm Days Open: Weekdays and weekends How To Reach? Haji Ali Dargah is located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. Central Line: For central line res...

Know Your Mumbai - Mahalakshmi Temple

Hello guys!!! Welcome back to Know Your Mumbai Travel Series. In today's blog I will be taking you to most popular temple destination located in Breach Candy area of Mumbai known as Mahalakshmi Temple .                 Photo Location: Mahalakshmi Temple Mahalakshmi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to honour goddess Mahalakshmi, also known to be the goddess of wealth, with supreme power and known to be the creator of the universe.  Best Time To Visit: You can visit the temple anytime of the day as it is mostly crowded with local devotees and other people who come here to seek blessings of goddess Lakshmi.  Temple is usually over crowded during festivals of Navratri, Diwali and the auspicious month of Margashirsha.  Temple time: 6 am to 10 pm Days Open: Monday - Sunday How To Reach? Mahalakshmi Temple is located on the Western Line of Mumbai local. Central Line: For central line residents, you will have to travel...

Weekend Getaway In South Mumbai!!

Hello guysss!!! Welcome back to another travel blog. In these fast paced " Mumbai " life, ever felt exhausted and tired and in need of fresh air? Oh well! There you are desperately wanting to be anywhere near " fresh air "?  Ah! Don't worry I am not talking about any room freshners or artificial scents or anything like that!!!! Have you guys noticed we are day-by-day getting surrounded by busy streets, dealing with traffic every FREAKING day. Every corner is getting developed into tall buildings, more congestion and noise pollution and less of lush greenery around. Let me take you guys away from this hustled and bustled and rustled life not so far but within Mumbai to get some refreshment with your friends, families or loved ones?  That's upto you!  Photo Location: Sunset View From Malabar Hills Breathe a fresh air in the arms of South Mumbai, there is this small green space nestled in the Hills of Malabar , surrounded by lush greenery and peace...