Mumbai is known as the city where almost all the celebrities reside and is home to Bollywood. It is also popular for the beach destination of Marine Drive, also called the Queen’s Necklace. Visit this amazing place and other such places before hopping on your Mumbai to Kozhikode flight.
Things to do in Mumbai:
Spend some time mingling with nature at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Enjoy the Qawwali at Haji Ali Dargah.
Try the delicious food Mumbai offers from the classic Vada Pav to the timeless Parsi and Sindhi delicacies the city is known for.
Places to visit in Mumbai
Pay a trip to Elephanta Caves: One of the best caves to visit, which has many sculptures dedicated to Lord Shiva through its seven caves. It is a UNESCO heritage site which can be reached by sea from Gateway of India
Take a walk at Marine Drive: A beautiful beach along with a footpath to walk and sit by. The sunset offers a fantastic view to catch as you will notice different colours of the sky.
Take a visit to Haji Ali Dargah: A mosque built on the islet of the coach is one of the remarkable landmarks here. You will love walking through the bridge which takes you from the sea.
Shopping areas in Mumbai
If you want to shop for trendy bags, footwear, clothes, accessories, then you should visit Borivali Market, Colaba Causeway, Fashion Street, Linking Road or Bhuleshwar. If you want to shop for artificial or gold plated jewellery, then Zaveri Bazaar is the place you would want to head to.
Best time to visit Mumbai
Being a coastal area, the city is always humid. However, during the winter season, from November to February, the city is calm and pleasant.
Transport in Mumbai
Mumbai is well-connected through local trains (the lifeline of the city), metros, taxis, autos, shared autos. Travelling is cheap in Mumbai if you can access the local trains.
Airport in Mumbai
Chatrapati Shivaji Airport has two terminals for domestic and international flights. IndiGo operates at terminal one. This is one of the best airports in India, offering world-class facilities to its passengers. Located in the middle of the suburb, the airport is easily accessible. You can reach the airport via a cab or auto.
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