Mumbai – this beautiful harbour, earlier known as Bombay, is studded with hilly islands and a palm-fringed shore rising gradually to the peaks of the mountain ranges, from the waterfront, the “Gateway of India”. Besides being the major port of India, Mumbai is the commercial capital and one of the biggest industrial centers of India. A cosmopolitan city, it owes its prosperity to the industry and enterprise of its population of about ten million.

Once a cluster of seven islands—Colaba Mumbai, Mazagaon, Old Woman‘s island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel, and Matunga Sion— and the home of the Koli fishing community, it is today the financial capital of India. The islands were ruled by a succession of Hindu dynasties, invaded by Muslims in the 14th century, and then ceded to Portugal by the sultan of Gujarat in 1534. In 1662, these islands were given to the English King Charles the Second, as a part of the wedding dowry for the Portuguese princess, Catherine of Braganza. In 1668, Bombay was given to the East India Company.

Hotel Marine Plaza overlooks the Arabian Sea and is in the heart of the city’s business district. Here we pride ourselves in being fashionably small in size; and delightfully big in services and facilities. Hotel Marine Plaza offers all the 5 Star facilities at value prices, and has made hospitality more accessible than exclusive.

Places Of Interest :

The Gateway of India
Major sights in the city are the Gateway of India, the 262 feet high gateway overlooking the sea, built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.

The other places of interest are Dhobi Ghat, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Rajabai Clock Tower and the High Court which is built in the Gothic architectural style, Marine Drive (also known as Queens Necklace – the street lights and buildings shining like jewels at night); Kamala Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens, Mahalaxmi Temple, Haji Ali Tomb; Mani Bhawan, Victoria Terminus, Fish Aquarium, Flora Fountain and the Prince of Wales Museum.
Elephanta - 10 km across Mumbai harbour is a small island called Elephanta or Gharapuri. It contains a fine cluster of 6th-8th century rock cut caves. They were carved during the Golden Age of the Gupta dynasty, inspired by the worship of Lord Shiva. The sculptures are exquisitely carved and the most outstanding of these is the Maheshmurthy or Trimurthi (Triple Face) a 4-5 metre high three headed bust hewn from a single rock, representing the triple aspects of Shiva, viz the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer.

Connectivity :

By Air
The domestic airport at Santacruz, 26 km from the city centre, is well served by all domestic airlines, connecting Mumbai with almost all the major cities in the country. Sahara International Airport, 30 km from the city centre is India‘s major International gateway and is served by a host of International airlines.

By Rail
Mumbai is the headquarters of the Central and Western Railways. Regular train services connect Victoria Terminus and Mumbai Central stations to different parts of India.