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Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra is the entertainment and commercial centre of India. Being located in the coastal
region of Western India, it has got a natural harbor. Formerly Mumbai was known as Bombay & presently regarded as an
Alpha world city. Mumbai is rich in revenue and holds the second position among all other cities in the world in regards
to population.
Altitude
8 meters average
Geographical Location
Longitude-18.96N
Latitude- 72.82E
Population
Literacy Rate
77%
2,200 mm
Temperature
Climate
Religion
Important Festivals
Languages
October - February
Mumbai Tourism
Mumbai, situated on Salsette Island, along the coast of Arabian Sea is an island city. Most of its best tourist attractions
and resorts lie around its appealing coastline and two exotic beaches like Juhu and Girgaum Chowpatty, famous for
their evening funfairs.
Mumbai is most popular for its flourishing Bollywood Film Industry. Other things making it famous are its colonialstyle buildings, Art Deco structures, teeming bazaars. The city owns the title of the dining capital of India being the
place of superb restaurants serving delicious foods. Colaba is the best tourist place to start with while exploring
Mumbai that provides multilingual guides to take you through the history of Mumbai.
Places of Interest in Mumbai
Nehru Centre and Nehru Planetarium
Nehru Centre and Nehru Planetarium, located in Worli, is the platform for different scientific and astronomical events
and exhibitions throughout the year. The huge domed building showing the mysteries of Solar System on a daily basis
makes the planetarium impressive.
Fantasy Land
Fantasy Land, in the western suburbs of the city is a huge amusement park including innumerable exciting rides and
attractions, famous of them being Ze Ulta Fulta Express roller coaster, pedal boats, roundabouts etc. It makes a tourist
think twice to choose between its American and Chinese-style restaurants.
Essel World
Essel World, near Gorai Beach and sprawling over 60 acres of land is said to be the leading theme park of Mumbai.
Among its 40 various attractions and rides, Water Kingdom is recognized as the best water park in whole Asia. Roller
coasters too contribute to its fame.
Prithvi Theatre
Prithvi Theatre, in Juhu Church Road is the main attraction for theatre lovers
for the past 40 years. Having a capacity to accommodate 200 people,
Prithvi Theatre hosts regular film screenings, theatrical performances,
summer workshops, children shows and an annual festival.
Marine Drive
Marine Drive stretching over 5 km along the coastline
surrounding Nariman Point and Chowpatty Beach is one of the
most appealing places in Mumbai for possessing awesome
ocean and sunset view.
Veermata Jeejmata Udayan
Veermata Jeejmata Udayan (Mumbai Zoo) is famous for its
botanical gardens and exotic creatures like lions, tigers,
elephants, chimpanzees and parrots.
Taraporewala Aquarium
Taraporewala Aquarium built in 1951 near Marine Drive consists of marine and fishy creatures, which include sharks,
octopus, sea horses, living coral etc.
Cultures and Festivals in Mumbai
The Mumbai city reflects its multi-ethnicity and multi-cultural nature through its different festivals. Apart from
celebrating the typical Indian festivals as Holi, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi etc., the city celebrates Christmas, Mount
Mary's Feast and Id-ul-Fitr with the same vigour.
Ganesh Chaturthi is the most propitious festival of Maharashtra celebrated in the months of August and September.
The city turns itself to a complete extravaganza of devotion combined with fun. Elephant Festival, Banganga Festival,
Mt. Mary Festival, Kala Ghoda Festival are some of the other festivals celebrated in Mumbai.
Unlike other cities whose culture is portrayed by its people, language, religion, festivals, cuisine, this cosmopolitan city
also reflects its cultural heritage by the combination of new and old. Mumbai being the habitat of people from varied
culture and communities follows different religion though the metropolitan upholds common trend by participating
in every festival irrespective caste and creed which in turn symbolizes their love for life. The dynamic culture itself
narrates its vibrant present without forgetting the glorious past of the city. A part of the city shines with wealth whereas
the other part bears the pain of sluggish poverty.
Mumbaikars claim themselves to be the liveliest people and creates a fun-filled environment in every festival. Their
foods, clothes, music reflects a unique culture.
Where to Stay in Mumbai
Since Mumbai is the most popular city in India, numerous tourists usually visit it. With an assortment of hotels from
Luxurious to Budget, the problem of where to stay in Mumbai is solved easily.
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Oberoi Towers
The Oberoi
The Taj Mahal Hotel
The Leela Kempinski
The Resort
Taj President The Tulip Star
The Retreat
Taj Lands End
Le Royal Meridien
JW Marriott Hotel
Sun-N-Sand
ITC Grand Maratha
Fariyas Hotel
Ramee Guestline Hotel
Hotel Midtown Pritam
Best Western The Emerald
Garden Hotel
Hotel Parkway
Rajhans Hotel
Sea Palace Hotel
Hotel Royal
Hotel Fition
Hotel Singhs International
Hotel Metro Palace
Hotel Ashray International
Hotel Metro International
Shopping in Mumbai
Mumbai has got the most rocking shopping culture where people shop even to
pamper themselves or falling for a fascinating trinket or just to loosen up purse.
Mumbaikars just enjoy shopping be it in the most lavish market place or in the
street markets.
The downtown area of the city attracts handicraft lovers which harbors the handicraft emporia and the most intricate
art pieces. Avante, opposite Regal Cinema is the best place to be visited for the collection of souvenirs.
Crawford Market fascinates foodies for its huge storage of fresh fishes, meat and fruits. One can be easily pampered by
gifting beautiful and fresh flowers from this market.
Fashion Street and Colaba Causeway, stretching by the Cross and Azad Maidan, are the main areas to
provide various kinds of clothes. They have also got a tempting collection of wonderful junk
jewelry made of silver, brass and terracotta etc. But before planning to shop there, one
needs to learn the skill to bargain though the Government emporia and most
of the elegant boutiques dont encourage bargaining.
Down the Hanging Gardens are the Breach Candy and Kemps Corner
which are the most happening place to shop some trendy clothes
including summer wear as well as colorful traditional clothes with
intricate works of embroidered and sequined silk blouses and skirts for
evening wear.
Chor Bazaar (Thieves Market) is the heaven for antiquelovers, which
owns a huge collection of silver hookahs to brass doorknobs etc. Maratha
warrior's sword or an age-old clock can easily create an illusion to think of
being transported to a historic era.
The shopping arcades inside the five-star hotels, the Taj Mahal and the Oberoi,
can also be called a treasury of authentic antiques and designer silk and other
fabric wears.
Mutton Street, the place of local traders having an amazing range of teak and rosewood
furniture to glassware, crockery, porcelain, paintings, lamps, beads, masks etc.
Zaveri Bazaar (Jewellery Market) is popular for gold, silver and diamond jewellery. Besides
scores of jewelers lining the narrow street, the city has some departmental stores
offering great deal for people in hurry.
Where to Eat in Mumbai
Being a host of Indian, Chinese and continental delicacies carrying the exotic
flavor of India, Mumbai is said to be the food lovers paradise. Proximity to the
Arabian Sea has enriched the city with some yummy cuisines prepared out of
fishes and coconut.
This metropolis serves the most mouth-watering delectable dishes which
makes most of its places smell that. Khau Galli, Mumbais renowned fast food
lane attracts people loving fast food. These Khau Gallies are located in Zaveri
Road, Mohammad Ali Road and Churchgate.
While visiting the Fort area, Badshah, in Crawford Market, is a must-go place for
people who love to explore exotic ice creams as well as fallooda, Milk Shakes
made of vanilla ice cream, rose water, kesar etc. and cold drinks. Parsi Dairy Farm
on Princess Street in Kalbadevi area earned its fame for Badam Barfi, which is a
sweet, made of crushed almonds and Rabri. China Gardens Kemp Corner, on Malabar
Hill is a place for renowned and rich socialites and visiting this place necessitates prior
reservation.
Some of the other places for foodies are the Sarvi in Byculla, the Only Fish Hotel Rosewood in
Tardeo, Gajalee Coastal Foods in Vile Parle (East), Udipi Restaurants etc. that serves regional foods
from respective places like West Bengal, western coast of India and South India.
Besides the above-mentioned restaurants, this metropolis is also the home of some world famous restaurants like Little
Italy, Thai me up, Trattoria, Barista Coffee Bar, Kandhar, Indigo and Mainland China etc.