Mumbai! The most fascinating city in India.
With its vigor and beauty, Mumbai has a quite lot to show off.
In many ways, Mumbai is the best city to live in.
Mumbai is a mad mix of multiracial culture. October to February is the best time period to explore Mumbai.
TOP THINGS TO DO IN MUMBAI
Here is a list of some breathtaking things to indulge in Mumbai!
VISIT GATEWAY OF INDIA
You must have observed that whenever Mumbai is featured in TV or Movies, the first thing which occupies the scene is Gateway of India.
The historic monument is built on the shore of the Arabian Sea.The sea near the gateway is normally full with vessels, trawlers and yachts.
Address: Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nearest Railway Station: Churchgate
EXPLORE MARINE DRIVE- THE MIAMI OF MUMBAI
Marine Drive is just 15 mins away from Gateway of India by cab.
The main attraction of the drive is the broad pavement and the even broader wall, over which people often fell asleep. It is the best place to watch the sunset of the city!
Address: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nearest Railway Station: Marine lines
DELVE INTO ELEPHANTA CAVES
It takes an hour- long stony boat ride to reach Elephanta Caves from Gateway of India.
Presently visitors are allowed in five caves. A trek to the cannon point on the pinnacle of the island provides magnificent view of the sea.
Address: Raigad, Gharapuri, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Boat ride: From Gateway of India
VADAPAV- A MUST TRY FOR ALL THE FOOD-LOVERS OUT THERE!
The Mumbaikars get vowed by vadapavs.
It is a bun bread cut in the middle and stuffed with spiced potato and Indian relished sauces. Some of the other famous dishes include poha, missal pav and pav bhaji.
SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE
This temple is the ruling divinity of Mumbai. It is regularly visited by the popular and wealthy people of Mumbai.
It is a beautifully built and pleasant temple, which is a must visit.
Address: SK Bole Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nearest Railway Station: Dadar
VISIT MUMBAI DABBAWALLAS
You can spot the amazing dabbawallas on weekdays. They use the crowded passenger trains to deliver over 2,00,000 home cooked lunches downtown everyday.
HAJI ALI MOSQUE
You can visit Haji Ali Mosque, if the cause is dry and the tide is not too high.
It is a mosque and dargah located on an islet off the Worli coast . Thousands of people from all faiths visit this place after hearing about the stories of miracles that have happened here.
Address: Dargah Rd, Haji Ali, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nearest Railway Station: Mahalakshmi
SPEND AN HOUR AT CHOWPATTY BEACH!
With a great extensive view of the Back Bay, Chowpatty Beach is a great stop to chill out, talk to friends, enjoy a moment of silence and privacy or simply contemplate the sea.
Address: Marine Drive, Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nearest Railway Station: Charni Road
SHOP SOME STUFF AT COLABA CAUSEWAY
Colaba Causeway is a prominent commercial street in South Mumbai, near the Gateway of India.
It has numerous small shops and footpath outlets selling everything from artefacts' to shawls, carpets and minor antiques to slippers of all kind, which makes tourists and localities hard the area throughout the year.
Address: Colaba Causeway, Colaba, South Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nearest Railway Station: C.S.T
WATCH A SHOW AT PRITHVI THEATRE
Prithvi Theatre is one of the Mumbai's best known theatre built by Shashi Kapoor in the remembrance of his father Prithvi Raj Kapoor.
It is a place which always buzzes with a great artist line up and astonishing display of talent. After watching a play, you can chill at Prithvi Café, whose Irish coffee and mouth- watering samosas come mostly recommended.
Address: Prithvi Theatre, 20 Janki Kutir Juhu, Church Road, Mumbai
Nearest Railway Station: Vile Parle
BANDRA-WORLI SEA LINK
If long drives on wide open roads with scenic beauty all around are your kind of thing, then get the inflame on and head towards the outstanding marvel of construction that is Bandra-Worli sea link.
Officially called the Rajiv Gandhi sea link,the bridge is particulary astounding on night drives, when the cable wires of the bridge are lit up like golden rays of light.
Address : Western Suburbs-South Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Carrying up to 8 million passengers per day, the Mumbai local is the city’s major conveyance artery. A popular saying goes,” if you haven’t travelled on a local, you still haven’t seen Mumbai.
