Must See Places – Mumbai

MUMBAI

Located on the western coast of India, Mumbai is packed with everything one desires. Aamchi Mumbai is the most outlandish and soothing destination in India. It is the Business capital of India and home to the massive film industry ( Bollywood). A trio of fashion, entertainment and finance is the city of Mumbai. The vibrant city of Mumbai is a magnet for visitors or the tourists attracting millions of them each year. The pleasure offered to everyone is amazing.

From beach fun to historical monuments, from amusement parks to religious places and from fashion to entertainment , you will it all in this city. To enjoy the scenic beauty , visit the Gorai Beach located Western Mumbai. The ferry ride to Gorai adds this beautiful beach. The liveliest place to visit is Juhu Chaupatty housing the shopping stalls and eating stalls and many Bollywood stars live in the vicinity. The picturesque view of Marine Drive during the night is spellbound. It is better called as Sonapur by locals. The Gateway of India is the most flooded tourist attractions and an epitome of Hindu-Muslim architecture style.

The Hutatma Chowk has been declared as a Heritage structure, is a wonderful place for tourism and shopping. One of the best attractions is Film City, a cohesive film studio equipped with real like gardens, buildings, waterfalls, etc. Fashion city of India is store of high profile labels and car bazaars. The Zaveri bazaar or the fashion street , just get the best for yourself. The Crawford market is popular for buying the household items. The Colaba Market is a place for everyone, you will get everything you want.

Amchi Mumbai is the real hub of street food. From spicy roadside stalls to delicacies in the expensive in hotels , this city takes care for both of them. The well known Batata Wada is more popular than any living being. The very own Bumbil fry is a favorite fish delicacy for many people. The origin of Bhelpuri and Poha is traced from Mumbai. Every festival in this city is celebrated with grandeur. The annual fair called as Bandra Fair offers a lot to the tourists. The common festivals celebrated with pomp and shower are Ganesh Chaturthi, Eid, Shiv Ratri, Moharram, Christmas and Diwali.

Haji Ali, both a mosque and tomb are located in Central Mumbai. Thousands of pilgrims visit this place , each year to seek blessings. To sneak into the city’s history , a visit to museums of Prince Charles is recommended. It is home to rare coins, paintings, artifacts and many more. The Elephanta caves , just 9kms off Mumbai are dedicated to Lord Shiva and is store house of fine carvings.

Mumbai experiences dry and humid climatic conditions and the best time to visit this place is from October to March. Winters are the best time for sightseeing. Planning a vacation to Mumbai in the monsoon should be avoided. Mumbai is one of the metropolitan cities of the nation, so reaching there is not a problem. It is easily accessible through road, rail and air. It is equipped with both International and domestic airport.

Like it is said, if have not been to Mumbai, you have seen anything.