As a tourist destination, Mumbai ranks as one of the topmost destinations. A city which can be visited at any time of the year is hospitable and tourist friendly. Believing strongly in the new mantra of tourism, Atithi Devo Bhava, that is tourists are equal to God, Mumbai is a city which accepts you open heartedly. A long list of sight seeing options awaits you once you reach this lively city named Mumbai. There are temples, beaches, parks, shopping destinations and innumerable historic monuments that make your visit to this city worthwhile and a memorable one.
Attractions worth notable in Mumbai consist of the historic Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Banganga, Bombay University, Bombay Natural History Museum, Hanging Gardens, Crawford Market, Flora Fountain, Jehangir Art Gallery, Kamala Nehru Park, National Gallery of Modern Art, Nehru Centre, Nehru Planetarium, Priyadarshini Park, Prince of Wales Museum, Rajabai Tower, Sasoon dock, Mahalakshmi Race Course, Veermata Jeejabai Udyan, Town Hall- Asiatic Library, Arrey Milk Colony, Taraporewala Aquarium, Worli Fishing Village, Powai Lake, Vihar lake and Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Mumbai is famous for its Juhu Beach and Chowpatty Beach. Apart from the posh malls, Fashion Street is a great place to buy the latest fashion accessories and garments at cheap price.
Apart from Film City, the renowned Prithvi Theatre is a must see in Mumbai.
Among the religious places the Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Mahalakshmi Temple, Isckon Hare Krishna Temple, Babulnath Temple, Haji Ali Dargah, Jumma Masjid, Mount Mary Church, Jain Temple, Afghan Church, St.Paul’s Cathedral and Mumba Devi Temple are the notable ones.
Lastly, don’t forget to add a visit to the Esselworld and the Elephanta Caves to your travel itinerary.
What to see in Mumbai?
How to reach Mumbai?
Mumbai or old Bombay is rightfully termed as the city of fortunes and thousands of people come to this city either in search of their livelihood or purely on visit. Being a major metropolitan city, Mumbai is well connected to the other metropolis and important cities and towns across the country via a good network of road, rail and air.
The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai handles the major share of the tourists visiting Mumbai. An important cargo handling airport, the international terminus of the airport is located in the suburbs of Eastern Andheri and is known as the Sahar International Airport. The domestic terminal on the other hand is situated between the suburban region of Santa Cruz and Vile Parle and is known as the Santa Cruz Airport.
Trains are an integral part of Mumbai city. Known as Mumbai’s lifeline, it is the widely availed transport medium for commuting from one place to other. Mumbai is the main hub for two of the most important branches of railway- the Western Railway and the Central Railway. While the Western Railway serves the western parts of the city, the north eastern parts and the central region of the city is served by the Central Railway. Several long distance trains connect Mumbai with other states and important cities across the country. Mumbai is well linked with places like Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Varanasi, Bangalore, Pune and Aurangabad.
If tourists want to reach Mumbai by bus, then also there is not a problem at all. Inter state buses are available to places like Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat. The buses leave from the State Transport Terminal which is situated just opposite to Mumbai Central Railway Station.
Mumbai-An Introduction
The land of the great Maratha King Shivaji, Mumbai is one of the most happening places in India. One of the main economic and entertainment sectors in India, Mumbai or Bombay is the capital of Maharashtra. It also serves as the financial capital of India as some of the countries financial headquarters are located here. A buzzing metropolis, Mumbai is accounted as the fifth most populated city in the world. The geographic situation of Mumbai on the Salsette Island and the presence of a deep natural harbor make Mumbai an important port city.
Mumbai is a city of stars, people come here with a belief that no one goes empty handed from here. Deriving its name from Maha Amba or Mumba Devi, the Hindu Goddess and the Marathi word ‘aai’ meaning mother, Mumbai is one of the must visit cities in India. It is in other words it is a true tourist destination. An important place in the history of India, Mumbai, the once hometown of the Portuguese, was also known as Bombaim. However, it was in the 17th century, that the name was changed to Bombay by the British. In the year 1995, the place was given back its former glory as a Maratha state by renaming it Mumbai.
Located off the western coast of India, in a region popularly called Konkan, the island of Salsette on which Mumbai is located lies at the mouth of the River Ulhas. Covering a total area of 468 kilometer squares, Mumbai enjoys a tropical climate with two main seasons-the dry and the humid. With a majestic presence on the shores of the Arabian Sea, the coastline of Mumbai consists of a number of creeks and bays. Life is fast paced here and time is money. Everything is larger than life in Mumbai and there are numerous destinations to be visited. With malls, multiplexes, high rise buildings and beaches, Mumbai is a dream city to be explored as a holiday getaway.