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General Information About Nariman Point -
Mumbai
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Location: On Southern tip of Marine Drive in South Mumbai
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Known for:
Housing the leading business headquarters of India
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Specialty: Home to India’s premier business houses. |
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Nearby Attractions: Marine Drive, Gateway of India,
Churchgate |
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Best Time to Visit: October to March |
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More Information About Nariman Point Mumbai: |
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Mumbai’s business district, Nariman Point, was named after former corporator Khursheed Framji Nariman. Nariman Point is located on land reclaimed from the sea. It houses some of the premier business establishments such as Air India, Central Bank of India, Indian Express, Mittal Towers, State Bank of India, The Oberoi Hotel and so on. Nariman Point is situated on the southern tip of Marine Drive. Nariman Point is the leading business center in Mumbai, previously called Bombay. Located on the southern end of Marine Drive in South Mumbai, Nariman Point owes its name to Khusheed Framji Nariman – a futurist Parsi, who wished to retrieve the land from the sea in 1940. The area was developed by filling the shallows of the Arabian Sea by imported steel architectural frames along with debris and cement, which eventually gave rise to a solid platform. This one of the most popular and premier business district. Named after Khurshid Framji Nariman, the area was retrieved from the sea. The area is situated on the extreme southern tip of Marine Drive. Nirman Point houses premiere business establishment headquarters. Situated on the southern tip of Marine drive, Nirman point is a home to many premiere business establishments such as Air India, Central Bank of India, Indian Express, Mittal Towers, State Bank of India, The Oberoi Hotel and so on. Nariman Point is Mumbai’s major business district. It is named after Khusheed Framji Nariman, a visionary Parsi, who proposed to reclaim the land from the sea in the year 1940. The region was developed with steely architectural guts filling in the shallows of the Arabian Sea. Dumping the debris in the shallows a solid platform was built with reinforced cement and imported steel, setting up of what exists today in the form of Nariman Point. Nariman Point today is a bustling commercial hub with the offices of almost all corporate and industrial houses. The place is dotted with several high-rise building that replicate the stunning aura of Manhattan look in India. You can find all the airline offices, most of the consulates and high commission of various countries here. Nariman Point also is home to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Vidhan sabha. |
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Areas Under Nariman Point Mumbai: |
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Marine Drive
Marine Lines
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Shopping At Nariman Point Mumbai: |
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Nariman Point has become a hub for shopping too along with being a business hub. There are also many entertainment sources like the Inbox multiplex. |
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How to Reach Nariman Point Mumbai: |
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Reaching Nariman Point is easy. As Mumbai’s major commercial hub it is easily accessible from any part of the city by auto, taxi, buses or locals. One can easily reach Nariman Point by boarding buses or trains, or by hiring autos or taxis from the city. Reaching here is very easy. Rail and road ways are well built to reach this place. A tourist cannot miss Nariman Point , as it is very beautiful due to its amazing location.
Mumbai Central is 5 km. from Nariman Point.
Distance between Domestic Airport and Nariman Point is 25 km. approx. 3.5 km. from CST.
20 minutes from Eastern Express Highway. |
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