All about Mumbai
Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay is the capital city of Maharashtra and comes under one of the most populous and biggest cities of India. This city is popular as the financial and entertainment capital and is also called the city of dreams. Mumbai is a contrasting blend of extremes as it is home to one of the biggest slum areas as well as to the wealthiest.
An absolute foodies’ delight, Mumbai is a place where you can find multi-cuisine food. The food here represents the diverse culture of the city and the most famous of all is the pav bhaji served at Chowpatty. Other places to visit include Siddhivinayak Temple, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Colaba Causeway, Juhu Beach, Haji Ali Dargah, Elephanta Caves and many more.
Here is a list of the best things to do in Mumbai
- Click bagful of pictures at the Gateway of India: One of the biggest tourist attractions of the city, Gateway of India stands charmingly overlooking the Arabian Sea. The Gateway of India was built in 1911 and offers the most alluring views of Arabian City and Mumbai’s daily life.
- Explore the Bandra-Worli Sea Link: The Bandra-Worli sea link has added a feather to the charm of this city of dreams. The bridge has been beautifully built over the Arabian Sea and attracts tourists and locals majorly at night.
- Visit the Marine Drive: A 3 km arc-shaped road along the south coast of Mumbai, Marine Drive is one of the major places of interest. It is the best place to watch the sunset in Mumbai and the best time to visit Marine Drive is at night as it is quite isolated and peaceful.
- Unwind at the iconic Juhu Beach: Juhu Beach in Mumbai needs no introduction. From street-side food stalls to vendors selling unique artefacts, Juhu Beach has it all. This alluring beach is also a go-to stop for both tourists and locals. The neighbouring area of Juhu Beach is also the home to Bollywood celebrities and is thus considered a plush region in Mumbai.
Mumbai airport information
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport or Mumbai Airport is the primary airport serving the capital city of Maharashtra, Mumbai. The airport consists of two passenger terminals and is the second busiest airport in India. IndiGo operates domestic and international flights from this airport.
- Airport Address: Sahar Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400099, Next to JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
- IATA code: BOM