In Pics: Inside India's Largest Cruise Terminal In Mumbai

In Pics: Inside India's Largest Cruise Terminal In Mumbai| Curly Tales

Credits: X/shipmin_india

India's Largest Cruise Terminal

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₹556-Crore Project

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State-Of-The-Art Facility

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Boosting Tourism

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Infrastructure Of The Terminal

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Accommodation Capacity

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For International Travellers

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Terminal Design

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