Malabar Hill
It is situated at a height of 50 metres (approx. 165 feet), it is the highest point in South Mumbai. Mountstuart Elphinstone, built the first Bungalow in Malabar Hill, while he remained the Governor of Bombay, 1819 to 1827, and following him, the place soon became a posh locality, which it remain till date. It quarters the famous Hanging Gardens, Walkeshwar Temple and Kamala Nehru Gardens of the Dream City of India. In fact, it is the highest point in the city center presenting an eye-catching view of the county that sprawls at the foothills. Not only many business tycoons and film celebrities, this area also addresses the official residences of the Governor and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Real Estate value here is amongst the priciest in the world. Possibly, unobstructed sight of Back Bay along with Chowpatti beach in the forefront and Nariman Point skyline in the backdrop make the grounds for the soaring prices in this area. Jain Temple and Parsi Tower of Silence are two other religious structures in the region.
Near Malabar Hill
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Ajanta
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Aurangabad
Aurangabad is a tourist hub, surrounded with many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara.
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Bibi Ka Maqbara
Bibi Ka Maqbara is a maqbara built by Prince Azam Shah, son of Emperor Aurangzeb,one of the Mughal Emperors, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute…
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Daulatabad Fort
Once known as 'Devgiri', this magnificent 12th century fortress stands on a hill just 13 km. from Aurangabad.
