Raj Bhavan

Welcome to the Raj Bhavan of Maharashtra, the official residence of the Governor and a 'historic and iconic destination' perched on the tip of Malabar Hill. Spread over 'around 50 acres,' this magnificent estate is surrounded by…

Our journey begins at the 'Eastern edge' of the estate, known simply as Sunrise Point. To reach this 'serene escape,' we navigate a 'downhill' road as the sky begins to 'transform itself so beautifully with shades of pink and…

A short walk from the sunrise point brings us to the 'Devi Mandir,' an 'ancient' spiritual haven that serves as a 'Timeless witness to Mumbai's history.' The temple is dedicated to 'Sagar Mata' or Mother of the Sea, and was…

One of the most 'fascinating' features of Raj Bhavan is the 'British era bunker,' which was 'accidentally discovered' as recently as 2016. For years, there were 'long-held rumors' of a secret tunnel, but it wasn't until 'former…

At the exit of the bunker, we arrive at 'Jal Bhushan,' the official 'office and residence of the governor.' This site has served as the 'government house since 1885,' when it was moved from Parel. Nearby is the 'Jal Sabhagraha,'…

Continuing our walk, we enter 'Jal Vihar,' the magnificent 'Banquet Hall' where the Governor hosts 'dignitaries and visiting heads of state.' The interior is a 'masterpiece of luxury and heritage,' featuring 'priceless Persian…

Our final stop is the 'Atal Udyan,' a 'newly created theme-based park' inaugurated in 2023 in memory of late Prime Minister 'Atal Bihari Vajpayee.' This garden is 'designed based on the concept of a Japanese garden,' featuring…

As we conclude our 'complete guide' tour of the Mumbai Raj Bhavan, we descend from the heights of Malabar Hill with a 'treasure trove' of memories. We have witnessed the 'sky painted in hues of orange and pink' at sunrise,…