Planning a trip to mumbai

                                  MUMBAI

  Mumbai is also know as Bombay. The capital city of Mumbai is Maharashtra. It is the most populous city of india with an estimated city population of 12.5 million. Mumbai is an Urban Agglomeration coming under category of Mega City. Mumbai is based on the Salsette Island that is located at the opening of Ushas River, in the coastal region known as Konkan. Mumbai is all about art, history, culture, food, theatre, cinema, nightlife and a lot more. And it’s known as the city that never sleeps.

CLIMATE:

The climate of Mumbai is warm and humid with monthly temperatures varying from 91 °F (33 °C) in May to 67 °F (19 °C) in January. Cool weather prevails from December to February and hot weather from March to May. The rainy season lasts from June to September and the post-monsoon season from October through November.

FOOD:

Vada pav is noted as the most popular street food in Mumbai.

Here are the some of the best place for food which you must try:

1.Kheema Pav at Gulshan-e-Iran, Crawford Market

2. White Biryani at Noor Mohmaddi, Bhendi Bazaar

3. Samosa with Chola at Guru Kripa, Sion

4. Bun Maska and Mava Samosa of Mervan’s, Grant Road - The Ultimate Mumbai Famous Food

5. Tandoori Delicacies at Jai Jawan

Other noted street foods in Mumbai include panipuri, bhelpuri, sevpuri, dahipuri, sandwiches, ragda-pattice, pav bhaji, Chinese bhel, idlis and dosas, all of which are vegetarian.

BEST STAY PLACES:

Watson Hotel Watson Hotel first Five Star hotel of Bombay now known as the Esplanade Mansion, is located in the Kala Ghoda area of Mumbai.

Taj Mahal Palace The Taj Mahal Palace opened Bombay, in 1903, giving birth to the country’s first harbour landmark. It’s one of best 7 star rating hotel. 

Taj lands end

From the hotel you can see view overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Bandra Worli Sea Link, Taj Lands End, Mumbai is a luxury hotel, located in the midst of the pulsating life of Bandra.

Taj mahal tower

Rustam  Patell, the architect and designer of The Taj Mahal Tower, worked within the L-shaped structure which was conceived of by the American architect Melton Bekker; to create this landmark edifice. Bekker incorporated Indian design elements such as Tanjore pillars from the South and arched balconies from Rajasthan into the distinctive tower which is crowned with a jagged diadem. 

SOME OF THE BEST PLACE THAT YOU MUST VISIT:

The Gateway of india

Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Bombay, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911.

Gateway of India is open 24 hours for public. The Gateway is a major corner in Mumbai and it's frequently used as a symbol of the mega city. The Gateway is amongst the prime tourist attractions in Mumbai. The Gateway can host 2,000 to 2,500 people, whereas Elephanta Caves could host only 700 to 800.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus Station, in Mumbai. The iconic building is also one of the most beautiful and recognised structures, not only in Mumbai but in the whole of the country too.Also read: Mind-blowing facts about Taj Mahal that you need to knowHere are some interesting facts about the historic site of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. 

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. The railway terminus was designed by the British-born architectural engineer Frederick William Stevens. The initial design was, however, Axel Herman Haig’s, a Swedish artist and architect. 

Marine Drive

Marine Drive is also known as the Queen's Necklace because, when viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace. 

Marine Drive is a 3.6-kilometre-long Promenade along the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road in Mumbai, India. Often, the names Marine Drive and Marines are used interchangeably to refer to this 3.9 km stretch. The road and promenade were constructed by Pallonji Mistry. Mumbaikers will swear that the best time to visit Marine Drive is definitely in the evening and at night and the best way to enjoy the cool breeze is with a hot cup of thela chai or the extremely famous Mumbai bhel.

Elephanta Caves

The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave.

There are ferries from the Gateway of India that takes 1 hour to reach the Elephanta Island by sea. It is closed on Mondays and the Elephanta Caves timings are from 9am to 5pm. The carvings there, even in their damaged state, are exquisite. 

TOP 5 SHOPPING PLACE :

1. Zaveri Bazaar
2. Colaba Causeway Market
3. Crawford Market
4. Mangladas Market
5. Linking Road

“MUMBAI IS MY HEART,BOMBAY IS MY SOUL❤✌”