Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Toy train


The toy train at Gharapuri (popularly known as Elephanta) island off Gateway of India. It shuttles between the jetty and the base of the steps that lead to the caves.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Our world


Gharapuri train station for the toy train that transports people from the jetty to the base of the steps leading upto the Elephanta caves.

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Monday, July 27, 2015

Monochrome mania


Rock cut caves on Gharapuri or Elephanta island off 'The Gateway of India'. These caves date back to the 5th to 8th century. For more information on this please click here

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Cruiser


'New Carribean Princess' anchored in the Arabian sea off Gateway of India in Mumbai.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Vasai fort ruins


This fort was built by the Portugese in 1590 AD to strengthen their naval superiority over the Arabian Sea. The fort was taken over by the Maratha army in 1739 after a three-year-long campaign. The British then took over the territory from the Marathas in 1817 AD.

Friday, July 24, 2015

Thursday, July 23, 2015