If you are looking to get away to a place where you can explore the Indian culture and history, then look no further than the City of Mumbai. Taking your holidays to Mumbai will be an exciting experience. This is the financial capital of India, with one of the worlds largest stock exchanges and busiest ports. The city which was once known as Bombay, is located on a long thin strip of island, just off the West Coast of Maharashtra.
Skyscrapers and modern designer boutiques have been built beside the old colonial structures of India, giving an insight not only into the culture of the old India but also a look at the modern city.
For shopping enthusiasts there is a wide variety of shopping from modern designer boutiques to the markets in and around the beach areas, whatever your tastes you are bound to find something to suit, you may even come away with a wonderful bargain.
If museums and art galleries are what you enjoy, then there are some here for you to enjoy including the Prince of Wales Museum the structure of the museum combines the architectural styles of Sarcenic and Hindu.
As part of your visit, you should try to see the fantastic lighting at the Chowpatty beach. This is also the beach where the famous festival of the god of wisdom, Ganesha, takes place. The festival is an annual event held between August and September to celebrate his birthday. Idols of the god are immersed in the sea during the festival.
The gorgeous beaches are where you can sit and admire the views of the Arabian Sea while the palm trees blow gently in the breeze. There are many restaurants where the holiday maker can get something to eat and cafes for an ice cream or cool drink.
Holidays to Mumbai are exiting and the experience you have whilst travelling around the wonderful city will leave you with unforgettable memories to take home with you.
Skyscrapers and modern designer boutiques have been built beside the old colonial structures of India, giving an insight not only into the culture of the old India but also a look at the modern city.
For shopping enthusiasts there is a wide variety of shopping from modern designer boutiques to the markets in and around the beach areas, whatever your tastes you are bound to find something to suit, you may even come away with a wonderful bargain.
If museums and art galleries are what you enjoy, then there are some here for you to enjoy including the Prince of Wales Museum the structure of the museum combines the architectural styles of Sarcenic and Hindu.
As part of your visit, you should try to see the fantastic lighting at the Chowpatty beach. This is also the beach where the famous festival of the god of wisdom, Ganesha, takes place. The festival is an annual event held between August and September to celebrate his birthday. Idols of the god are immersed in the sea during the festival.
The gorgeous beaches are where you can sit and admire the views of the Arabian Sea while the palm trees blow gently in the breeze. There are many restaurants where the holiday maker can get something to eat and cafes for an ice cream or cool drink.
Holidays to Mumbai are exiting and the experience you have whilst travelling around the wonderful city will leave you with unforgettable memories to take home with you.
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