Mumbai , Maharashtra
About Mumbai
Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is undoubtedly India’s commercial and entertainment capital. Bollywood, fashion, skyscrapers, traffic that never seems to stop and delicious street food that purists say you can never find anywhere else, that is Mumbai for you.
Mumbai is a bustling, energetic metropolis and every area in the city has a flavor of its own. South Mumbai with its posh neighborhood and upscale bars, restaurants and museums draws hundreds of tourists. South Central Mumbai has Worli sea face and several offices, West Mumbai suburbs are popular upper middle class residential areas, North Central Mumbai has Dharavi, Asia’s second largest slum, East and North Mumbai neighborhoods have developed rapidly over past few years as a result of the vast urban sprawl. Mumbai has the Gateway of India monument and a visit to this city is in many ways an introductory lesson to the mind-boggling diversity that India has to offer to its visitors.
You’ll find a multiplicity of transportations, accommodation and everything else in this mega-hub. A traveler looking to visit should aim to spend at least 4-8 days taking in all the sights. There are many tours. The cities rich history has a lot to offer. If you’re after finding out how India developed into the largest democracy in the world, Mumbai is where you want to start from.
If you are looking for weekend getaways from Mumbai, then you will be spoilt for options. The shopping opportunities are numerous, with Chor Bazaar, Mutton St. The shops in the World Trade Center in Cuffe Parade stock imports from the whole of the world, a lot of trade is done here in the goods which originate from India for export to the continent.
Mumbai is home to the best restaurants and eateries, as you’d expect. Prices are low, and picking up a fabulous 3 course meal at one of the top hotels should not be something out of the price range of the mid-range international traveler. You can find some great eateries around the Colaba Causeway. The Hotel Taj Mahal comes highly recommended for its buffet.
Hand in hand with the wealth and opulence lies Mumbai degradation and slums. Rather than let them be a sore on the city’s reputation, the slums are award winning tourist attractions. Not that they aren’t dirty, disgusting place to live, that the innovation of Mumbai’s turned them from something of an ugly duckling to a golden goose. Photographs are not allowed here. It’s interesting and attractive. If you look at it in the right way.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Mumbai
National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, Maharashtra
3.5 km from Mumbai - See map
National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai housed in Jaipur House was opened in 1996 and hosts many exhibitions and show cases art collections and...
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Juhu Beach, Maharashtra
6.7 km from Mumbai - See map
Juhu Beach is one important attraction in Mumbai, which one does not miss while visiting Mumbai. Located 18 KMs from center of city, Juhu Beach...
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Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Maharashtra
7 km from Mumbai - See map
Mani Bhavan is the place from where Mahatma Gandhiji initiated major political reforms like Non-Cooperation Movement, Satyagraha, and Swadesi etc....
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Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
7.3 km from Mumbai - See map
Often seen as the tribute to Prithviraj Kapoor by his son, Shashi Kapoor, Prithvi Theatre is one of the best theatres of Mumbai. Started by...
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Radha Ras Bihari Temple (ISKCON Mumbai), Maharashtra
7.4 km from Mumbai - See map
ISKCON Temple, Mumbai or Radha Ras Bihari Mandir like all ISKCON temples is dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna and one of the...
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Castella de Aguada, Maharashtra
8 km from Mumbai - See map
Bandra Fort or Castella de Aguada was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century to serve as a watchtower. In order to prevent the fort from...
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Mount Mary Church, Mumbai, Maharashtra
9.6 km from Mumbai - See map
Perched at a hillock of 80 meters of altitude, Mount Mary Church is located in Bandra. Mount Mary Church, which stands facing the Arabian Sea,...
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Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai, Maharashtra
10.1 km from Mumbai - See map
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple is located in Prabhadevi region of Mumbai. Being one of the richest temple in Mumbai, the temple was established around...
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Bollywood, Maharashtra
11.6 km from Mumbai - See map
With over 100 films produced here every year, ‘Bollywood’, as it has been dubbed is the home of India film industry. The main attraction...
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Chota Kashmir, Mumbai, Maharashtra
13.7 km from Mumbai - See map
For all those people seeking paradise and serenity in the hustle bustle and noise of Mumbai, Chota Kashmir is the place to visit. Chota Kashmir...
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Nehru Science Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra
14.3 km from Mumbai - See map
India’s largest and finest interactive science center, namely Nehru Science Center is located in Worli region of Mumbai. “Light and Sight”...
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Mahalakshmi Race course, Maharashtra
14.6 km from Mumbai - See map
If things get too much for you, you fancy a little time off or a flutter on the horses, take a visit to the Mahalaxmi racecourse. Created out of...
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