A Complete Guide to Mumbai

Mumbai, well known as City of Dreams, is one of the most populous cities in India. It is also a major commercial center and the financial capital of India. Mumbai is indeed a popular tourist destination that offers amazing sightseeing locations, historical monuments & beaches.

As Mumbai is home to multicultural groups of people come from various parts of India, you can experience great diversity. But even after being so diverse, there is great unity and you will be welcomed with all warmth and friendliness.

The best time to visit this Bollywood city is winter. During summer the mercury can get very high. Mumbai offers a wide range of travel destinations. It is really hard to cover all tourist location in a single visit to Mumbai. Some famous tourist spots are Gateway of India, Elephanta Cave, Haji Ali Mosque, Saint Thomas chathedral, Marine drive, Juhu beach and clock tower.

Gateway of India: Constructed during 20th century, the Gateway of India carries great aesthetic importance and is one of the most famous tourist spot. The structure is almost 25 meter high and 15 meter wide. The structure is flanked by Arabian sea on one side & popular Taj Hotel on the other. If you are looking for some adventure, take a ferry ride apart from admiring this mammoth structure.

Elephanta Caves: Located right in the middle of Mumbai harbor, this little island is a UNESCO world heritage site. You will find several cave temples in the island. These caves were built sometime around 10th century and is renowned for its antique sculptures. And if you are a devotee of Lor Shiva, you'll surely love the place. The biggest temple in the island contains a 6 meters tall statue of Sadhashiva.

The Haji Ali Mosque: This religious site is located 500 yards from the shoreline. The mosque is almost 400 year old and famous for it's intricate indo-islamic architecture. Haji ali dargah is one of the most famous place that flooded with huge number of tourists every year.

Juhu Beach: Located in the northern edge of Mumbai, Juhu beach is a famous place to hangout. Generally visitors come here to enjoy the beautiful sunset in the Arabian sea. The beach is crowded during weekend and you can enjoy a horse ride or try some panipuri while here. Juhu beach is also s hot-spot for elite celebrity homes and you might find some of them here.

Essel World: If you are looking for some fun activities with friends and family, head to essel world. This is the biggest amusement park in India and offers various rides for every age group. Some of the popular rides include roller coaster & adventure themes. The summer season makes the place over crowded with people looking for water fun activities.

Marine Drive: One of the iconic landmarks of Mumbai, Marine drive is the best place to catch a breath of fresh air. It is also called the “Queen's Necklace”. The title song of Munnabhai MBBS was shot here.