Did you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day's journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai's remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.
12 September,2024 02:59 PM ISTWith the ever-increasing popularity of Yoga, there has been an exponential surge in yoga institutes across the world. But the legendary place from where the Yoga training started institutionally is nestled in the quiet by-lanes of Mumbai’s Santacruz and still continues to serve the purpose of teaching the ‘Real Yog’. In this episode of ‘Inside Access’ with Katyayani Kapoor, enter the World’s Oldest Yoga Institute In Mumbai - The Yoga Institute. With the vision of making Yoga accessible to the common man, it was founded in 1918 by Shri Yogendra, and continues to spread the light of knowledge through its extensive ecosystem. What is it like to be inside the world’s oldest yoga institute? Take this video tour.
20 July,2024 09:34 PM ISTRam Navami 2024 is here and this brings us to a time when devotees of Shri Ram flock to the temples to offer prayers to their beloved deity. Join in the festivities as we visit Mumbai’s most iconic Ram Mandir that inspired the name of Ram Mandir railway station. From its majestic entrance adorned with intricate carvings to the serene sanctum housing the divine idols of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman, every corner of Ram Mandir echoes with sacred energy and reverence. Between the chaos and traffic of Mumbai’s Goregaon, this temple is an spiritual oasis. this Ramnavami, embark on a spiritual odyssey to Mumbai's beloved Ram Mandir.
16 April,2024 06:00 PM ISTMumbai’s 100-year-old Laburnum road houses one of the most important pieces of our Indian history - Mani Bhavan. This quiet little building in Mumbai had been the residence of Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 to 1934 and is now converted into a Gandhi Memorial. This Gandhi Jayanti 2023, come with us as we explore Gandhiji’s home in Mumbai - the iconic Mani Bhavan.
29 September,2023 07:00 PM ISTIf you want to soak into the culture of goa, books your tickets and head right away. Goa is currently celebrating its annual festival called Shigmo which is a 14 day celebration full of fanfare, folk songs and dances. Watch the video.
16 March,2023 06:36 PM IST | MumbaiOne of the top destinations for Skiing, Gulmarg has turned into an exclusive women training ground to learn skiing. Thanks to the Youth Service and Sports Department that has organized the course, women from all ages were seen learning the adventure sport in the scenic landscape. This course is aimed to make the adventure sport of Skiing more gender inclusive and empower women.
11 March,2023 01:08 PM IST | MumbaiWatch partition scholar and oral historian Aanchal Malhotra talk about her new book which records the inherited memories of families, who’ve loved and lost their homelands, and how they continue to carry these stories with them.
15 May,2022 09:29 PM IST | MumbaiThe tiny hill station of Khandala turns a lush green in this season. Barely 78 kilometres from Mumbai, it is easily accessible by rail or road. It is a nature lover’s paradise as it comprises of perennial lakes, mountain ranges, thick forests and waterfalls. Tourists visiting here can choose from a variety of activities ranging from trekking to visiting historic monuments. For those with a sweet tooth, Khandala offers some of the tastiest varieties of chikkis and fudges. Famous for its forts and scenic viewpoints, chocolate fudges and chikkis, Khandala makes for a perfect place to head this weekend. Watch this video to know more.
18 July,2018 10:24 AM ISTWith rolling hills, deep valleys and panoramic views, Mulshi offers indulgence, escape and adventure, all at the same time. Located at a four-hour drive from Mumbai, this scenic weekend getaway especially comes alive during the monsoon season and is no less than a paradise on earth. During the peak season, one can capture the best view of its numerous waterfalls cascading down the forested hills and soak in the most breathtaking vistas of Mulshi. No wonder, with so much beauty to offer, Mulshi is a popular holiday destination for nature-lovers and adventurists from near and far
25 July,2018 10:01 AM ISTKolad is a tiny village in the Raigad district of Maharashtra which is around 120 Km away from Mumbai. During the monsoon, this place if famous for white water rafting, cascading waterfalls and offers a picturesque backdrop of the Sahyadri ranges. Apart from rafting, Kolad is also known for other adventure sports like mountain climbing, rappelling and kayaking. The Kundalika River is one of the biggest attractions for white water rafting here. The pristine Sutarwadi Lake is the perfect destination for bird watching. With a number of activities on offer for tourists, Kolad is an ideal monsoon weekend getaway! Watch this video to know more.
01 August,2018 10:01 AM ISTWeekends deserve to be fun filled and Kolhapur is where you should head to this time! It is the land of magnificent temples and is the religious pride of Maharashtra. Nested in the tranquil laps of the Sahyadri mountain ranges, it is situated on the banks of the river Panchganga. You can submerge yourself in history and culture with the various tourist attractions that it offers. It is a city where arts, aristocracy and graciousness is combined with culture stepped in spiritualism, education and modernization. Flushed with tourists all around the year, this city is equally famous for food and shopping. Kolhapuri chappals are unique and native to this land. Watch this video to know more.
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