Oyster Rock, Mumbai

Name: Oyster Rock
Address: Mumbai, India

#182 among attractions in Mumbai

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Oyster Rock is an island in the Mumbai Harbour, Mumbai, India. It is heavily fortified, and owned by the Indian Navy. For a short while, the islet was used as a naval museum. Every time when the Admiral of The Fleet sails out in with the Naval fleet, a guard of honour with a 21 gun salute is conducted on this island with sailors standing on the entire perimeter of the island. ()

Coordinates: 18°54'8"N, 72°49'39"E

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Oyster Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colaba Causeway, Nariman House, Colaba Woods, Shiv Smarak.

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