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Mumbai, a cluster of seven islands, derives its name from Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the Koli fisher folk, its oldest inhabitants. Once a Portuguese princess' dowry and later an adornment of neo-gothic British architecture, Mumbai today is an enigma of mud huts and skyscrapers, age old traditions and high fashions, the industrialists haven and movie makers Hollywood. Sightseeing in Bombay includes a visit to the Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Dhobi Ghats and the Hanging Gardens. The Gateway of India was built during 1924-1927 to commemorate the visit to India of King George V of England in 1911. It is the most enduring symbol of the city. Victoria Terminus, popularly known as VT, is a major railway station and is considered the most beautiful edifice in the city.
Summer = 18 to 26 degree celcius
Winter = 10 to 16 degree celcius
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is a six hundred year old city that boasts of a unique blend of Muslim and Hindu architecture, where exquisite stone filigree work and ornate carvings synthesize. A major textile centre, it also houses one of the world's finest textile museums. Places of interest include the Jumma Masjid, a beautiful mosque with 260 pillars supporting 15 domes at varying heights; Gandhi's peaceful Sabarmati Ashram on the banks of the Sabarmati, where the freedom movement was based; Sidi Bashir's Mosque whose shaking minarets are an architectural wonder; and there are many amazing step wells.
Summer = 20 to 28degree celcius
Winter = 12 to 18degree celcius
Palitana
Palitana - city of Jain temples, lies at the feet of the Shatrunjaya hills, in the eastern part of the Saurashtra District of Gujerat. From this town a 90 minute climb up a flight of steps leads to a cluster of 863 hill top Jain temples built over a period of 900 years. On a moonlit night these ivory hued temples conjure up the vision of a fantasy land. The ornate temples have deities studded with gems and jewels. There is also a Muslim shrine on the hilltop.
Summer = 24 to 30degree celcius
Winter = 14 to 24degree celcius
Goa
The most comprehensive beach resort in the country, Goa's coastline provides endless sun drenched crescents of sand. Parasailing, yachting, windsurfing, and deep sea diving are some of the more popular water sports. In addition, every sort of accommodation fringes the beaches, from deluxe resorts to budget lodgings. Inland, 451 years of Portuguese rule has imbued Goa's towns and villages with a unique culture. Whitewashed chapels and churches that dot the landscape are surrounded by sleepy villages and rice fields. Panjim, the capital city, and Margao, an important town, have private houses and government buildings that date back to Portuguese times. Old Goa, now deserted, has a collection of Goa's largest churches: Se Cathedral with its Iberian exterior, Bom Jesus which enshrines the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and the starkly beautiful Convent of Saint Monica are a few of these. Mapusa, a market town, comes alive every Friday with a quaint pavement bazaar.
Summer = 20 to 28degree celcius
Winter = 10 to 16degree celcius
Somnath
Somnath, on the Saurashtra peninsula of Gujerat State, is a historic city, famous for its Sun Temple (Suraj Mandir) which was destroyed six times and rebuilt on every occasion. After the 1706 demolition by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, it was rebuilt the seventh time in 1950. The museum in the town is also worth a visit.
Summer = 20 to 33degree celcius
Winter = 14 to 19degree celcius
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