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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mumbai, India

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Antilia

World's most expensive home.

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Temple lingam.

Banganga Tank

Tucked in Mumbai’s wealthiest neighborhood is one of the city’s oldest and most sacred sites: a temple complex believed to house the waters of the Ganges.

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Temple entrance.

Kwan Kung Temple

The only Chinese temple in Mumbai.

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Entrance to the main cave.

Gharapuri, India

Elephanta Caves

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

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A structure within the the doongerwadi complex.

Tower of Silence in Mumbai

A Zoroastrian funerary tower where excarnation rituals are carried out is threatened by the area's dwindling vulture population.

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Swastika on a doorstep in Maharashtra, India.

Navi Mumbai, India

Cross Cafe

"Hitler is a catchy name. Everyone knows Hitler."-restaurateur Puneet Sabhlok.

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The Mighty Kalavantin Durg

Sangtoli, India

Kalavantin Durg

A centuries-old lookout post still sits atop a natural stone spire.

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Northern India’s Colorful Cities, Villages, and Celebrations

Mar 17—Mar 28, 2019

Visit towering forts and palaces, explore local villages, experience the Holi Festival, wander centuries-old ruins, and witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal and the River Ganges on this immersive tour of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Varanasi.

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Pista Burfi

The pistachio fudge makes a vibrant accompaniment to celebrations in Northern India.

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