Mumbai is often referred to the dream city, which obviously have some treasures in it. It is heartbreaking to move around in this city watching some beautiful scene around. Here we brought you a list of 10 most fascinating and hidden treasures of Mumbai that every person would like to visit.
1. Chhota Kashmir, Aarey Colony
This is a large Forested area which is also considered as great picnic spot these days. It has a lake right in the middle with some occasional ducks being spotted. You can lie down on the green foliage and relax enjoying the surrounding beauty here.
2. Pandavkada Falls, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
This beautiful fall lies in the corner of Khargar, Navi Mumbai. The water fall is 350 m high with Buddha caves behind it. You can also visit Buddhist Caves, Belapur fort and Utsav chock which are located in the vicinity.
3. Bassein (Vasai) Fort, Vasai
The huge fort lies in Vasai which has Ulhas River flowing close to it. It is remembered due to Portuguese facades still existing and the pillars standing strong and tall enough. Many movies are been shot here, which adds more importance and glory to the fort.
4. Bharatmata Cinema, Parel
This is one of the oldest theaters in Mumbai that screens only Marathi movies and sells tickets as cheap as 30 rupees. Bharatmata Cinema is not only considered as the treasure of Mumbai but is also a renowned theater throughout the country.
5. Gilbert Hill, Andheri West
Gilbert Hill is a 200 ft monolith column of black basalt rock formed about 65 million years ago . At the top, there are two Hindu temple of Durgadevi and Gaodevi.
6. Colaba Causeway, Colaba
Colaba Casueway is also said to the ‘Paradise of Fashion’ and the ‘Culture Square’ of Mumbai. The path is full of small shops, footpath sellers and a few retail showrooms catering every fashion need of girls. Bargaining is the key business observed on this road.
7. Virleshwar and Parleshwar, VileParle
VileParle name popularly believed that the it comes from the biscuit factory (Parle-G) but the name Vile Parle originates from two Shiv temples – Virleshwar and Parleshwar.
8. Mard Mavla, Goregaon(East)
This is one among the jewel of Mumbai and the place is an ode to Shivaji Maharaj. Mard Mavla was the common point of Shivaji Maharaj, who made it a point to eat with his soldiers or mavalas. Even today you can see the walls that are painted in ancient village style with photographs of Shivaji maharaja on it.
9. Dahanu Beach, Dahanu
The pristine sandy beach of Dahanu is lined with coconut and palm trees and untouched by worldly woes. It is close to the Sai temple and Udwada – a significant place of worship for Zoroastrians.
10. Dhobi Ghat, Mahalaxmi
The Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat is one of the famous hidden treasures of Mumbai with an open air Laundromat which washes clothes from Mumbai’s hotels and hospital. Washers is commonly called as dhobi who come together to work. It is something different to see people rubbing, soaking and drying clothes all together.
