Saturday, January 5, 2008

Google Earth Images of Mumbai - 3

The Victoria Terminus has been renamed as the 'Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus'. It is one of the busiest Railway stations in India and is headquarters to the Central Railways.

Victoria Terminus Wikipedia


The Wankhede Stadium is the largest Cricket Stadium in Mumbai and is just next to the Marine Drive

It was built after disputes between the Cricket Council of India and the Mumbai Cricket Association in 1975.

Wankhede Stadium Wikipedia


The Nehru Planetarium is a domed structure next to the Mahalaxmi Race Course. It holds various shows everyday (except Mondays) between 12:30 and 6:00 PM on the 'Universe'.

Nehru Planetarium Website


Oval Maidan is a popular cricket and football ground in South Mumbai located in front of the High Court. It is so called because of it's Oval shape

Oval Maidan Wikipedia


Priyadarshini Park is a large park which has been reclaimed from the sea and has various health facilities

Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of Maharashtra.

It is situated in about 50 acres of land, and surrounded by sea on three sides. The Raj Bhavan complex at Malabar Hill has a mile long stretch of thick forests, a sandy beach and several lush lawns.

Raj Bhavan Website


The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) was established in 1945 at the initiative of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha.

It had a modest beginning at the Kenilworth site on Peddar Road, Bombay in 1945 and later moved to the Royal Yacht Club, Apollo Bunder until the buildings at the Navy Nagar Campus in South Bombay were ready in 1962.

TIFR Website

Google Earth Images of Mumbai - 2

The Kamala Nehru Park and the Hanging Garden are located close to the Towers of Silence.

Hanging Garden Wikipedia

Kamala Nehru Park Wikipedia


The Mahalaxmi Race Course is an Oval Racecourse for horses. The racing season begins in November.

Mahalaxmi Race Course Wikipedia


Marine Drive is a 3 KM Six lane concrete road along the coast of Mumbai.

It is situated over reclaimed land facing west-south-west.

Marine Drive Wikipedia


The Mulund - Airoli Bridge connects Mumbai to Navi Mumbai. The bridge is over I km long and a famous accident scene from 'Kaho Na Pyar ha' was shot here.

Airoli Bridge Website


The Chattrapathi Shivaji International Airport and Santa Cruz Domestic Airport serves as India's biggest Domestic and International Airport.

Mumbai airport has two cross runways designated 09/27 and 14/32.

Mumbai Airport Wikipedia

Google Earth Images of Mumbai - 1

Azad Maidan is a Triangular Sports Ground in Mumbai. It's known for it's Cricket pitches and political rallies.

The Bombay Gymkhana is just South of it (The green patch).



The Braburne Stadium is located in South Mumbai just a few hundred meters south of the Wankhede Stadium.

It is owned and operated by the Cricket Council of India.



Chowpatty Beach is right next to Marine Drive and is a popular family getaway spot.


The Gateway of India was built in 1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India.


Gateway of India Wikipedia

Juhu Beach is a popular beach in Mumbai on the shores of the Arabian Sea with lots of Eating Joints


More on Juhu Beach