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.
17 April,2024 09:00 PM IST
Discover the wonders of Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site in AlUla. Explore over 130 ancient tombs, including the iconic Qasr al-Farid and the unique Face Rock. Meet Hinat, whose reconstructed face offers a glimpse into the past. Visit the world's largest mirrored building, Maraya Concert Hall, and admire the Elephant Rock, one of AlUla's most popular sites. Experience the excitement of camel racing, as Hollywood star Will Smith attends the AlUla Camel Cup event in this historic city
03 April,2023 10:59 PM IST | Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus building in Mumbai was illuminated with different colours on the occasion of World Heritage Day. Although, CST has been decorated by special lighting on several occasions in the past, including the Independence Day, the illumination of this monument on World Heritage Day was a rare spectacle for travellers and locals alike.
20 April,2016 09:10 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
