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January 29, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Bombay, India Packing Round 1. Bombay was officially renamed MUMBAI in 1996. 2. International air passengers arrive at Mumbai's CST Terminal better known as SAHAR . 3. You will want to turn at least some of your dollars into this national currency. RUPEES 4. Mumbai's southernmost and main center of tourism is COLABA . 5. The rock-cut temples on this island are one of Mumbai's main tourist attractions. ELEPHANTA 6. In 1534, the Portuguese named the harbor area "Bom Bahia" which means BEAUTIFUL BAY . Picture of square archway Departure Round 1. Bombay duck, a city specialty, is actually deep-fried FISH . 2. This Muslim scientist became president of India July 25, 2002. A.B.J. ABBUL JALAM 3. The high acclaimed Indian film, "Salaam Bombay," is about a/an YOUNG STREET BEGGAR 4. Mumbai is an island in this body of water. ARABIAN SEA 5. Wankhede is the site of international matches in this sport which is India's passion. CRICKET Picture of building with arches and a tower On Tour Round 1. Bombay was part of the dowry of Katherine of Braganza when she wed England's CHARLES II . 2. Chowpatty Beach is the best place to let a "malish-wallah" give a/an HEAD MASSAGE . 3. Which of these Mumbai festivals celebrates the August start of the fishing season? NARIYAL POORNIMA 4. City's zoo is part of the grounds of the well maintained VICTORIA Gardens. 5. This church built with colonial memorials is the oldest English building left in Mumbai. ST. THOMAS CATHEDRAL 6. Beautiful Marine Drive, which runs along the Arabian Seashore, is fondly called the QUEEN'S NECKLACE . 7. All of these museums are found in central Mumbai except TOPKAPI SARAY . Picture of statue of a Hindu god 8. The LION AND TIGER safari is a popular attraction at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. 9. Bombay is the national center for the PARSI religious movement. 10. You can see colorfully dressed koli fisherwomen sorting their catch at SASSOON dock at dawn. 11. The "jal jeera" sold by street vendors is best described as LIMEWATER BEVERAGE . 12. Malabar Hill is this type of area. WEALTHY RESIDENTIAL Bonus question 1 The Victoria Terminus was renamed CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI in honor of a legendary hero. Bonus question 2 Where on the map of India is Mumbai found? Section 4 Picture of large domed building Slide Show 1. This landmark seen after a visit by King George V has become the symbol of the city. GATEWAY OF INDIA 2. Bombay University was designed by this English architect. GILBERT SCOTT 3. The triple-headed SHIVA is considered the most famous sculpture on Elephanta Island. 4. The landmark PRINCE OF WALES Museum is a prime example of indo- saracenic building. |