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Why travel to Mumbai: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Mumbai
- Mumbai, a vibrant, beautiful city with soul and plenty of grit, is home to movie stars, millionaires, and humble high achievers.
- Mumbai is a gleaming diamond in the rough.
- It's jam-packed with everything needed to keep India's most prosperous city humming, with only a well-deserved weekend off for beach time and brunch.
- When it comes to this city, superlatives quickly run out; it has an astonishing 19 million inhabitants and is India's most important port and the country's commercial and entertainment industries.
- It's difficult to believe that what was once a sleepy collection of islands and trading posts is now India's most dynamic and cosmopolitan city.
- Serene beaches, national parks, and desert stargazing await those on holiday in India.
- Away from its natural beauty, India has stunning architectural feats and a plethora of cultures.
- India is a popular tourist destination for historical sites and cultural attractions.
- India is a land of contrasts, from rural villages to modern metropolises, where cosmopolitan lifestyles meet tradition.
- Add scenic beaches, thrilling wildlife parks, and delectable cuisine for a holiday to remember.
- Explore the 100 ghats that line the banks of Varanasi's Holy River, the Ganges by boat.
- The riverfront steps are divided into three sections based on their use, including bathing, praying, and cremation.
- The most well-known ghats are Manikarnika, Dashashwamedh, and Harishchandra.
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Mumbai
- Home of Bollywood and is at the heart of India's entertainment industry. On a Bollywood-focused tour of the city, you can learn more about India's film industry history.
- You can sample the city's culinary heritage, from street food vendors to world-class restaurants - Mumbai is home to some of India's finest restaurants.
- For an authentic Indian experience, try exotic and often spicy dishes like Bhel Puri, a masala dish commonly sold on Mumbai's beaches, including Chowpatty Beach on the world-famous Marine Drive.
- Mumbai has some of the best nightlife in the country, with a plethora of bars, clubs, and live music venues to explore.
- The UNESCO-listed Elephant Island, located middle of the city's harbour, is well worth a trip across the bay. Visit intricately carved rock temples, including one dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Mumbai
- The ideal time to visit the Mumbai holidays is in October and February when the weather is pleasant and suitable for sightseeing and exploring.
- During the monsoon season, which lasts from June to September, Mumbai receives a lot of rain.
- The temperature varies between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius.
- Monsoon is the best time to visit Mumbai for a trek on the surrounding hills when they are at their greenest and have impressive waterfalls gushing down.
- Summer is not the best time to visit Mumbai because it is too hot and humid, ranging from 25 to 38 degrees Celsius.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Mumbai
Gateway of India
- Most popular and treasured landmarks, standing proud on the banks of the Arabian Sea at the Apollo Bunder waterfront area.
- The 26-meter basalt archway, which combines the architectural styles of Roman triumphal arches with traditional Hindu and Muslim designs, was built as a welcome gesture for King George V and Queen Mary during their 1911 visit to British India.
- Ironically, through this archway, the last British troops left India after the country declared independence from the United Kingdom in 1948.
Marine Drive
- A cruise down Marine Drive would not be complete without visiting Mumbai.
- The 3.6-kilometre-long C-shaped boulevard provides breathtaking views of the coast.
- However, the sightseeing opportunities on the other side of Marine Drive are equally impressive.
- The street is lined with beautiful Art Deco buildings that have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bandra-Worli Sea Link
- The Bandra-Worli Sea Link cable-stayed bridge is Mumbai's most recognisable landmark.
- The eight-lane bridge, which opened in 2009, connects the central business district with the western suburbs across the open sea, providing much-needed relief from traffic congestion on the Mahim Causeway.
- It has become Mumbai's equivalent of the Brooklyn Bridge or the Sydney Opera House.
- The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, visit the Bandra Fort, a historic watchtower built by the Portuguese in 1640.
- It's also worth driving across the bridge.
- The crashing sea can be seen on both sides of the bridge during the day.
- Watch the bridge light up with spectacular colours at night.
Taj Mahal Palace
- Another popular tourist attraction close to the Gateway of India is the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai and Tower.
- The grandeur of India's first luxury hotel, which is over a century old, is revered for its brownstone exterior.
- The windowed facade combines Renaissance and Islamic elements, such as corner turrets topped with onion domes, pointed archways, and covered balconies.
Kanheri Caves
- Appear to be a gleaming, modern city at first glance; it also has some ancient sites that will take your breath away.
- Spend a day exploring the Kanheri Caves at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, a complex of monuments carved out of basalt formations around 2,000 years ago.
- Large stupas, congregation areas, and prayer halls can be found inside the 109 cave entrances, indicating that this was once a sacred place for Buddhists.
- Look for the unfinished Buddha paintings on the cave 34 ceilings.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum
- This museum is also high on the top things to do in Mumbai for tourists.
- This is one of India's most important art and history attractions, and it was previously known as the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India.
- You'll need at least a full day to see the museum's 70,000-item permanent collection, including Indian miniature paintings, Himalayan art, antique Asian coins, jewelled swords, and other treasures.
- After that, walk around the streets of the Fort neighbourhood near the museum lined with beautiful Gothic architecture.
Global Vipassana Pagoda
- At the Global Vipassana Pagoda, you can experience Mumbai's peaceful and quiet side.
- The colossal 96-meter-high stupa, inspired by Myanmar's Shwedagon Pagoda, is covered in real gold that gleams in the sun.
- The hollow pagoda has a massive hall with enough space for 8,000 people to meditate in peace together.
- Take one of the free Anapana meditation courses available at the pagoda throughout the day.
- On-site, there's also a sizeable vegetarian food court with some delectable dosas.
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
- Many Hindus have favourite gods among the religion's 33 million.
- Devotees make pilgrims to the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple of Ganesha (the potbellied deity with the elephant head known as the "remover of obstacles").Slip off your shoes and enter to see the deity's idol, which is draped with marigold garlands and offerings, along with hundreds of other visitors (and perhaps a granted wish).
- It's a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience.
- If you're looking for other sacred Ganesha sites, visit the Vazira Naka Ganpati temple and the Garodia Nagar Ganpati temple.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Mumbai Off the Beaten Track
Bandra
- Bandra, an upscale coastal suburb, is highly well-known for all the right reasons.
- The neighbourhood is home to many nightclubs, international restaurants, cafes, and Bollywood celebrities such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and others.
- Antilla, the world's most expensive house, is located in Pali Hill, Bandra.
- The city's most popular hangout, Bandstand, a 1.2-kilometre-long walkway along the sea, is also located here.
- If you have a college or office in Bandra, Kurla, Khar, Mahim, or the surrounding areas, you can look for a place to stay here.
Powai
- Powai is another city residential neighbourhood located on the banks of Powai Lake.
- If you want to get away from the city, Powai is the place to go.
- You can relax at Powai Nirvana Lake, which has a fantastic view filled with mountains, and the idea of the lake at sunset is breathtaking.
- The Powai area is vast and has an adventure park called "Hakone" that has all of the fun and adventurous things to do for a quick getaway.
- You can easily find a flat to rent or a PG in and around Powai.
Juhu
- Every Indian is familiar with the town of Juhu.
- This place attracts many tourists because of its beach and street food.
- Juhu is home to many cute cafes, hangout spots, and nightclubs, in addition to beaches. For many people, having a fantastic view of the beach while relaxing on their sofa is a dream come true.
- Juhu is also home to the well-known ISKCON temple.
- It also serves as a residence for Bollywood celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Raveena Tandon, and others.
- If you work or study nearby, you can look for a PG or rent a flat in Vile Parle, less expensive than Juhu.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Mumbai Culture and Traditions
- Juhu is home to many cute cafes, hangout spots, and nightclubs, in addition to beaches. For many people, having a fantastic view of the beach while relaxing on their sofa is a dream come true.
- Originally used as a jetty for the local fishermen, the Gateway of India at Apollo Bunder was later converted into a landing spot for British governors and other officials.
- It is now popular among locals and tourists due to its proximity to the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower and its stunning view of the Arabian Sea.
- The arches and dome of the Gateway, built in the Indo-Saracenic style, are a sight to behold.
- A visit here can also combine with a stroll along the Colaba Causeway, directly behind the Gateway.
- Sir James Mackintosh, a Scottish jurist and historian, founded the Asiatic Society of Mumbai at Fort in 1804.
- Many musicians have performed on the steps of the library, the most recent being Ayushmann Khurana at the Kala Ghoda Festival in 2016.
- While the building itself is worth exploring, don't overlook the treasures housed within the library.
- Among them is a manuscript of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and 15,000 other rare and valuable books.
- The library contains over a hundred thousand books in total.
- Kala Ghoda is the name of a district in Mumbai home to historical and cultural landmarks such as the Jehangir Art Gallery and the Pavement Gallery, the Bombay Natural History Society, the David Sassoon Library, and the Lions Gate.
- However, it also refers to the black stone statue of King Edward VII, who was the Prince of Wales at the time.
- He is pictured riding a horse built by Jewish businessman and philanthropist Albert Abdullah David Sassoon.
- This statue is now at the Byculla Zoo, but Kala Ghoda (literally "black horse") lives on in its memory.
- A visit to Kala Ghoda would be incomplete without stopping at the Esplanade Mansion, India's oldest surviving cast-iron building.
- Mumbai's Fort campus is our answer to London's Big Ben.
- The Rajabai Clock Tower was once the tallest structure in Mumbai, but it is no longer.
- Sir George Gilbert Scott, an English architect, designed the Tower, which took nearly ten years to complete in November 1878.
- Despite being a mash-up of Venetian and Gothic styles, the Tower is distinctly local, crafted from buff-coloured Kurla stone.
- Don't miss its stunning stained-glass windows, which rival any in Mumbai.
- On the eve of Christmas, the entire city gathers at this Roman Catholic Basilica in Bandra for midnight mass.
- The church also comes alive during the Blessed Virgin Mary's feast, which the week-long Bandra Fair follows in September.
- Mount Mary Church is located on a hill overlooking the Arabian Sea, and the current structure dates back more than a century.
- However, the church dates from the 17th century, when it was destroyed and rebuilt.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Mumbai: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Food
#Food, fashion & Fun
- Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city known for its delectable cuisine.
- Whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian, the dishes in Mumbai are renowned for their rich flavour, fiery heat, and unique flavours.
- Mumbai's cuisine includes a wide range of attractive, authentic dishes and zesty seafood dishes.
- Mumbai residents' staple foods include rice, aromatic fish curries, Indian bread, vegetable curries, pulses, desserts and coconuts, cashew nuts, peanuts, and peanut oil, which are common ingredients in many traditional foods Mumbai dishes.
- Mumbai is home to many restaurants where visitors can sample some delectable cuisine.
- The city is famous for its delectable chaats, which can find at various food stalls along Mumbai's busy streets.
- The stalls are teeming with people who enjoy spicy fast food and local snacks.
- Apart from the traditional dishes, chaats, sweets, and seafood specialities, there are lovely continental restaurants all over the city that will cater to a more refined palate if you can't handle all the spicy food!
Fashion
#Fashion
- Fashion Street is one of Mumbai's most popular shopping districts.
- With over 150 shops, Fashion Street promises the ardent shopper a lot more junk and knick-knacks than any large mall or fashionable store can offer.
- M.G. Road, opposite the VSNL office building, is famous for the latest and trendiest clothing lines in Mumbai.
- Even designer labels are available at off-the-shelf prices here.
- This street is home to a wide range of denim, shirts, accessories, hats, footwear, and mini-restaurants.
- Export quality garments in various sizes are unceremoniously dumped in little shops, attracting more tourists.
- The jumble of colours, combined with the aroma of delicious street food and incredible fashion, distinguishes this market.
- Street shopping in Mumbai is no better place to go than Fashion Street, which promises a plethora of clothing and accessories at bargain prices.
- Fashion Street could be your 'Shangri-La' if you're a savvy shopper who knows how to haggle.
Elephanta Caves, Gharapuri
#Fun
- An island off the coast of the Arabian Sea is an architectural marvel that spans over 60,000 square feet.
- This UNESCO World Heritage Site has fantastic rock-cut caves depicting the cult of Lord Shiva and can only be reached by ferry from the Gateway of India.
- Elephanta caves are famous for their sculptures of Maheshmurti, the three-headed Shiva, Nataraja, and Ardhanarishvara.
- Some of the best adventure activities in Mumbai include admiring all of these artworks, strolling around the island, and trekking up to Cannon Hill.
Essel World
#Fun
- A full-day tour of Essel World, one of India's most thrilling amusement parks, is not on the list of fun things to do in Mumbai.
- The massive and expansive entertainment area includes exciting and adventurous rides such as Crazy Cups, Caterpillar, Hoola Loop, Rio Grande Train, Shot and Drop.
- Senior Telecombat is the ideal place to enjoy, chill, and de-stress mind and body.
Water Kingdom
#Fun
- The Water Kingdom, a popular water park in Mumbai, is great to cool off.
- More than 70 thrilling attractions, including water coasters, a water gun fight lagoon, and a rain dance zone, can be found at Asia's largest theme water park.
- Its 100-meter-wide wave pool ("Wetlantic") is the world's largest.
- A Suprise bowling alley and an ice skating rink are also available to visitors.
- It's no surprise that the Water Kingdom has already attracted over 15 million visitors from all over the world.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Mumbai: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a small slice of heaven for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
- This bio reserve, formerly known as Borivali National Park, is home to various typical and endangered fauna.
- A few examples include spotted deer, leopards, sambar, palm civet, porcupine, mouse deer, four-horned antelope, and Indian flying fox.
- Various bird species, including the Sea Eagle, Paradise flycatcher, sunbirds, flowerpeckers, and brown-headed barbet, have been spotted here.
- Exploring the vast 104 sq km area and partaking in lion and tiger safaris, mini train rides, boating, and trekking up to Gandhi tekdi and Kanheri caves is undoubtedly one of the fascinating things to do Mumbai.
- Jijamata Udyan, formerly known as Ranchi Bagh (meaning Queen's Gardens), is likely Mumbai's only zoo.
- This sanctuary, now known as Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo, has a beautiful collection of colourful and chirpy birds whose sounds can be heard throughout the area.
- With the much-anticipated penguin enclosure finally open to the public, the zoo can now proudly display its eight friendly and cheerful penguins.
- Ready to entertain guests with their unique moves!
- A day trip to this fascinating realm of wild animals and birds would undoubtedly be one of the most exciting things to do in Mumbai.
- This is a terraced garden located at the top of Malabar Hill, right next to Kamla Nehru Park.
- Standing here, one can enjoy a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea; Mr Ulhas Ghapokar built this place in 1880.
- The entire garden is adorned by animal-shaped hedges and lush green vegetation, providing an unrivalled bird's-eye view of the Arabian Sea.
- Walking a relaxing stroll in the Hanging Gardens is one of the best things to do in Mumbai, and you must explore this beautiful garden.
- The most enjoyable activities in Mumbai.
- Gorakhgad, located in Maharashtra's Thane district, is a trekkers' paradise.
- This hill fort can be seen from a long way away.
- There is another fort called Machindragad, known as Gorakhgad's twin.
- People come from all over to see the numerous caves and the lush natural vegetation worth admiring.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Mumbai Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Lord Ganesh is Maharashtra's patron saint, and over 6000 idols are commissioned in Mumbai only during Ganesh Chaturthi.
- This festival symbolises the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated as a festival.
- It is believed that Lord Ganesha has the power to remove all obstacles.
- That is why he is worshipped every occasion and at every new beginning.
- Mumbaikars celebrate this festival, which takes place in August and September, with great zeal and enthusiasm.
- Navratri, the Hindu festival that follows Ganesh Chaturthi, is widely celebrated in Mumbai.
- Traditional Navratri is celebrated by clapping and dancing to various tunes.
- Dandiya Raas is performed with sticks to the beat of thunderous drums.
- People of all ages enthusiastically participate in the performance.
- Remix songs and DJs are supplanting traditional instruments.
- Diwali is a festival that the entire country celebrates with great joy.
- This vibrant and dazzling light festival has a special celebration feel unlike any other city in India.
- On a moonless night in November, the entire city sparkles with colourful lights and lamps.
- Marine Drive shines brightly in the light of firecrackers on these days.
- This Elephanta Festival to promote tourism and culture in Mumbai.
- This well-known festival is held on Elephanta Island, adjacent to the Elephanta Cave, designated as a 'World Heritage Site.'
- Elephanta is regarded as one of Mumbai's most important festivals.
- Elephanta Island is about ten kilometres from Mumbai.
- The Mumbai International Film Festival is held every two years and is organized by the 'Films Division' of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India.
- Filmmakers and directors from all over India flock to Mumbai for this prestigious festival.
- This festival's main draws are short films, documentaries, and animation films.
- The first International Film Festival took place in 1990.C
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