Mumbai City Details

Mumbai is called the financial capital of India and it has such a perfect mix of culture, history and modernity that can make any visitor go wild about it ! It is not amongst the most beautiful cities of India. It is not even a place where life is clam and relaxed, yet Mumbai attracts many people like no other city of India.  Mumbai is both the commercial and entertainment hub of India.  It is the dream city to which people come from all parts of the country to fulfill their dreams of becoming ‘successful, famous and rich’.

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Since Mumbai is a busy cosmopolitan city, it has also many temples such as Mahalkashmi Temple for Lakhmi (goddess of wealth), Babulnath temple for Lord Shiva, Siddhivinayak Temple and the Jain Temple. You could see the religious as well as modern side of Mumbai.  Some good and comfortable hotels are also available to stay.

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Information about hotels near some of the above temples are given below : 

• Mumbai Hotels near Mahalaxmi Temple
• Mumbai Hotels near Siddhivinayak Temple

You can also visit Juhu and chowpatty beaches. Juhu beach was all lighted up and glittered beautifully in the evening. The surrounding was vibrant - the food-stalls were full, the vendors were going around showcasing their items. You can had such a good time savoring the local, Mumbai flavors such as  Wada Pao (also known as Indian Burger) and Pao Bhaji. The most important promenades in Mumbai is : Marine Drive, Bandra Bandstand and Worli Sea Face. You can had excellent views of the sea. The view of Marine Drive, right from Nariman Point to Malabar Hill is worth seeing from the Marine Drive Flyover.  However if you want to have a skyline view of South Mumbai then you can head to Hanging Gardens, another sight that you can fully enjoy. You can select hotels nearby to stay and enjoy the beautiful sea. Mumbai Hotels near Juhu Beach Chowpatty are available.

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Places to see:

Gateway of India

This tourist spot was build by British rulers to welcome their King and Queen! And it still stands ever ready to welcome every wind that lashes her stony face and lets them onto the welcoming laps of the Loving City. It is a very famous landmark which describe Mumbai city. Mumbai Hotels near Gateway of India is available to stay comfortably.

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Haji Ali Dargah

One of the monumental structures of Mumbai, it is a great symbol of religious tolerance. It covers 500 yards area. It stands isolated, from the reach of the Mumbai city and yet very much a part of her. It stands ancient and divine like an solid foundation that even the mighty sea may not touch. It is the blazing white house of god, the Haji Ali Dargah. People of every religion flock the dargah, Hindus and Muslims, the rich and famous as well as the common folk. Mumbai Hotels near Haji Ali are available for better staying.

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Mumbai Airport

Mumbai has its own International and Domestic Airport which are Chatrapathi Shivaji International Airport and second one is Santa-Cruz Domestic Airport. The Chatrapathi Shivaji International Airport serves as one of the major international airports in India. It is also the busiest, currently handling up to 45 landings and takeoffs per hour.  Mumbai Hotels near International Airport and Mumbai Hotels near Domestic Airport are available.

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