Mumbai

Mumbai city the dream land the land which never sleeps. It is ancient yet with a modern touch, fabulously rich yet with some downfall and sorely poor conditions. The chaos and crowds of Mumbai city can confound even the expert travelers, but as you get used to it you will setttle into its rhythms and start enjoying the city. Mumbai is also the heart of vast Indian flim industry which is known as "Bollywood". For some it is the city of there dreams, some come to make there dream true. It is the city that attracts you. It show both good and bad prospect of life. It gives us the gest to live life with interest and to world with smile. Its gives you new experiences every time you visit the city. 

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It is a combination of seven islands, namely Mazagaon, Colaba, Old Woman's Island, Matunga-Sion, Parel, Mahim and  Wadala. Most parts of Mumbai City is situated at sea level. The northern part of Mumbai city is hilly and the highest point of the city is at 450 meters. The total area of the city is 169 square miles. It has three lakes, namely Powai lake, Tulsi lake and Vihar lake. It is one of the metropolis city of India. It is well connected to all the major cities of India. All the important international airlines fly form here.

Places of tourist interest in Mumbai

Gateway of India: You can say that this monuments is very important landmark of Mumbai city. If you are visiting the city first time then u can start from here. I have visited Gateway of India during high tide and its awesome. It was bulid by British to welcome there kings's and queen's and when the British rule ended there last ship was left from here.

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Elephanta Caves: Carve out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD. It is very beautiful and it attract you to visit again and again. It attracts more visitors each year than the entire city of Mumbai. The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, grand halls, inner cells and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. It is located on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai's harbour, about an hour's boat ride from the Gateway Of India can take you easily to this magnificent place. At the entrance to the caves is the famous Trimurti, the celebrated trinity of Elephanta : there's Lord Brahma the Creator, Lord Vishnu, the preserver and Lord Shiva the Destroyer. Unfortunately, many of the sculptures inside the cave have been damaged by iconoclastic Portuguese rulers who took potshots at Hindu Gods with their rifles. And yet somehow, nothing has disturbed the sublime beauty of this place for centuries.

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Taj Mahal Palace: The history of Mumbai city and Taj Mahal Palace are dramatically associated. This hotel is Mumbai’s first harbour landmark. Which was built around 21 years before the Gateway of India. For more than a century, the Taj Mahal palace has played an unbreakable part in the life of the city, hosting Maharajas, dignitaries and eminent personalities from all the globe. Today it is one of a leading hotel of the world and favourite destination for discerning business travellers.

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Bombay Natural History Museum: The Bombay Natural History Society was founded in 1883 for the purpose of exchanging notes and observations on natural history and exhibiting interesting specimens. Today it is the biggest non-governmental organisation (NGO) in the subcontinent engaged in the conservation of nature and natural resources, education and research in natural history, with members in over 30 countries.

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Mumbai City

About Mumbai

Bombay or Mumbai is a capital of Maharashtra. It is current known as Mumbai. It is a biggest metropolitan city of India. It is located in the western coast facing the Arabian Sea. Mumbai has also turned into the financial and commercial capital and a principal communication center of India. Mumbai has the biggest and busiest port in India that controls the foreign trading of India at large scale. It also has the largest stock exchange of the country.

 
Before visiting this fastest growing city it would be a wise to know which is the best time to visit is. Generally the best time to visit Mumbai is between Octobers to April. During this time the air remains very pleasant and the relative humidity in the air becomes low.

Some places to visit in Mumbai city:

- Gateway Of India, Mumbai
- Elephanta Caves
- Banganga, Mumbai
- Tajmahal Hotel, Mumbai
- Bombay University, Mumbai
- Flora Fountain, Mumbai
- Rajabai Clock Tower, Mumbai
- Nehru Centre, Mumbai
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
- Aarey Colony, Mumbai
- Powai Lake, Mumbai
- Vihar Lake, Mumbai
- Kanheri Caves, Mumbai
- Vasai Fort, Mumbai
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai
- Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Mumbai
- Mumbai Zoo

Gateway of India beautiful landmark of Mumbai:

Mumbai's most famous monument is Gateway of India. This is the starting point for most of the tourists to explore city. It was built as a victorious arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. Ironically, when the British Raj ended in 1947, this colonial symbol also became a sort of epitaph: the last of the British ships that set sail for England left from Gateway of India. Mumbai Hotels near Gateway of India are available.

 

Gateway of India

Museums :

The museums in Mumbai include Prince of Wales Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Taraporewala Aquarium, Nehru Planetarium they all are worth visiting. Mumbai Hotels near Nehru Planetarium are available.

Nehru Planetarium 

Haji Ali Dargah:

It is better you check tide tables before you visit this tourist spot. Haji Ali Dargah is a must to visit place of Mumbai city. It is a tomb of the Muslim saint Haji Ali, which lies several hundred meters off the coast right in the middle of the sea. The only way to reach Haji Ali is a tiny causeway that connects it to the city. During high tide this small causeway is submerged into the sea. It is mostly visited by Mumlims, but non-Muslims are also welcome at Haji Ali Dargah to join the thousands who pay homage to the saint every day. If you are visiting Haji Ali Dargah in evening then it is an added bonus, because a group of singers who perform devotional qawwali can be spotted here. Mumbai Hotels near Haji Ali are available.

 Haji Ali Dargah

To Stay in Mumbai:

Mumbai has very good hotels, which is ranged from super luxury 5 Star hotels to cheap, but comfortably economical hotels to choose. Some of the excellent Hotels in Mumbai are generally available in the central part of the city.

Hotel in Mumbai

Many 5 Star Hotels in Mumbai are found along Marine Drive area. Juhu is another locality where you can find much higher range accommodation to stay comfortably. There are also 4 Star Hotels in Mumbai and 3 Star Hotels in Mumbai which will provide you better service. Comparatively reasonable priced 2 Star Hotels in Mumbai are found in Mumbai suburbs like Bandra and nearby areas, but if you are budget conscious then Budget Hotels in Mumbai are scattered all over the city.

 5 Star Hotel in Mumbai