Joyful Mumbai

Mumbai, which was previously known as Bombay is the capital city of Maharashtra. Famous for its liveliness and the habit of never sleeping, Mumbai is said to be a destination where people from all over India come to fulfill their big dreams of “light, camera & action”. Ever crowded, full of enthusiasm and joyfulness makes it one of a different kind of a destination to holiday at. Bollywood- one of the highest movies producing film industry in the world is based in this metropolitan. With numerous choices to explore and entertain oneself, Mumbai also offers a wide variety of shopping choices to its descendants and is known as shoppers’ paradise.

Shopping: Whatever is your budget and requirement for shopping, the city has it all. Be it an exotic jewelry piece or a designer outfit, just ask for it and you will get it hither. With high-end boutiques and road side markets, Mumbai holidays bids a perfect potpourri of budgeted and high-priced shopping. Main markets in the city are- Chor bazaar, Fashion Street, Zaveri Bazaar, Crawford Market, and Bhuleshwar Market, whereas you can also shop at malls which are dotted all over the territory of the metropolis.

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Cuisines: Because of the presence of different cultures, this dream city is a home to numerous delectable cuisines. With countless restaurants and hotels, you would get to taste some of the finest delicacies of the country here, while roadside “dhabas’ and food have their own craze among the locals. As the city is located near a sea, you will get to relish numerous cuisines made out of using fishes.

Gate way of India: Combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture, Gate way of India was constructed during 16th century. It is a symbol of some of the most colorful events that happened in Mumbai in the bygone era. The structure was built in the year 1911, to welcome George V's royal visit to India. Though, it is also the same spot from where British Government sent back its last regiment from India. With lively surroundings, the place is the major tourist attraction of the city.

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Marine Drive: The landmark of Mumbai- Marine Drive is an ideal place for locals of the city who constantly look for a serene break from their ever running Mumbai life. Runs from Nariman point till the foot of Malabar Hill’s, it is amongst the best place to watch sun going down and darkness gulping the city.

Beaches: For those who love beaches, the city boasts some of the famous beaches of the country, where you can relax and leave your worries behind. Many of these beaches are constant set for Bollywood movies and TV serials. Few beaches which must be checked out by you during your Mumbai tour are- Marve Beach, Chowpatty Beach, Gorai Beach, Juhu Beach and Aksa Beach.

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