Things To Do And Places To Visit In Mumbai

Mumbai, ‘The City of Dreams’ , ‘The City That Never Sleeps’, comes with multiple names but one emotion.For each Mumbaikar, the city has own meaning, based on what they experience and felt. Here, never seems to be place for anyone yet everyone seems to find their place perfectly while pursuing and fulfilling their dreams. The city that is considered the financial capital of our country. Everyone seems to be running but nobody is on time, from crowded trains to tiny houses everyone finds their harmony in the continuous mumble of the city.

As a tourist, the city is not for a serene vacation where one can put their legs up and watch the sea go by. The city demands, commands and compels you to get up and join in the harmony of chaos. Mumbai can provide a lot of different types to holidays, like a historical one, a culinary one, or even an adventurous one. There is a lot of history in what used to be Bombay, or the southernpart of the city. The areas of Fort, Churchgate, Kala Ghoda and Horniman Circle are full of beautiful and elegant old buildings and structures. Places like the Lions Gate, David Sasson Library, Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Town Hall, Asiatic Society, Mantralaya , and Prince of Whales Museum are all in this area of the city. A great way to get a comprehensive look at everything while receiving an unmistaken history would be through a guided tour. Other historical sights are the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mani Bhavan, Gate Way of India, The Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Jehangir Art Gallery, RBI Museum, and Nehru Science Centre among many others. Find things that interest you and visit those sites. Mumbai has far too much to offer to waste time on things you do not like.

While being a historical city, the city has grown immensely in modern times as well. A drive through the Bandra-Worli Sea Link is amazing. Visit the monorail and metro to get a feel of the developments in the city. An evening spent on Marine Drive or Worli Sea Face is a lovely place to enjoy the people of the city. The Municipal Laundry at Dhobi Ghat and Ban Ganga are a manifestation of Indian culture tourists really enjoy. One can even take a Bollywood tour a movie pilgrimage across the city that houses the grand Bollywood Films industry.

Shopping is a shopaholic's dream in Mumbai. It can turn a reluctant shopper into an avid one. A tour of Mumbai’s markets is eye catching. Places like Crawford Market or Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, Colaba Causeway, Hill Road and Linking Road are the best places to find reasonable goods. These places are also an interesting way of shopping for people who have not street- shopped earlier. There are shopping malls and big brands if you are comfortable that way. One can even take a religious holiday in this multi-faceted city. The Mahalaxmi Temple and the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple are a few of the famous temples. There are many churches like the Mount Mary Church, Afghan Church and St. Michaels Church. Mumbai also has a lot of food options. One can find a meal to fit their budget with ease. Right from a meal at a 5-star hotel to a simple road side snack you will enjoy everything. Dishes like Vada Pav, Missal Pav, Dabeli, Sev Puri, Pani Puri, Bhel, and Pav Bhaji are Mumbai’s specialities. Do find time to try the street food but make sure to keep your stomach pills handy.

Make sure to customize your trip to Mumbai and enjoy your stay!