Skywatch friday

Mumbai sky last evening. Result - Drizzles only.

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The climb

The gradual climb to the caves at Gharapuri (popularly known as Elephanta) off Gateway of India.

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.

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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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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Cruiser

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

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.