Thursday, June 20, 2013

Explore the culture and scenic beauty of 'Aamchi Mumbai'

Are you seeking a holiday spot where you’ll find a unique assortment of tranquility, fun, excitement and lavishness? Then Mumbai is the place to spend your holiday this season. Mumbai (earlier known as Bombay by Britishers) is the capital city of Maharashtra and the largest city in India. Mumbai was once called as Bom Bahia, meaning ‘Beautiful Bay’ by the Portuguese. The city got its name ‘Mumbai’ in 1995.

The city of Mumbai has something for everyone – be it shopping, sightseeing, fun activities, dining in lavish or budget restaurants or its vibrant culture. In fact, you will fall short of time when exploring this multifaceted city. The city is visited by several international visitors each year due to its cultural and modern beauty. The city is renowned among localities as ‘Aamchi Mumbai.’

Shopping in Mumbai:

If you don’t know from where to start your vacation in the city, visit the many popular markets of the city. Shopping is always fun and therefore a great way to commence your trip with. The popular shopping spots here are Fashion Street, Linking Road, Colaba Causeway, Crawford Market, Zaveri Bazaar, Manish Market, Chor Bazaar, Hill Road and many others. All these markets are popular for accessories, western trendy outfits, jewelries, electronic gadgets and decorative items. However, if you want to shop for traditional Indian outfits and accessories, especially for weddings, the Bhuleshawar Market, Mangaldas Market, Gandhi Market and Dadar Market are some of the renowned places for selling items at an affordable price.

Apart from market shopping, you can also opt for the city shopping malls. There are numerous popular and huge shopping complexes in the city that provide everything and anything under one roof. Some of the known shopping malls in the city are, Infinity Mall, Oberoi Mall, Raguleela Mall, Nirmal Lifestyle, Rmall, Korum Mall, High Street Phoenix, Atria Millennium Mall, Inorbit Mall, and several others.

Attractions in Mumbai:

Mumbai has numerous attractions from historical to modern, cultural to religious and natural to artificial. You will short of time but not of attractions in the city. Every season in the city is the best time to holiday. Beaches, temples, churches, malls, markets, nightlife and Bollywood, Mumbai have it all. Some of the popular attractions of the city you must visit while on a trip are the Gateway of India, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, Haji Ali, Bollywood, Elephanta Island, Marine Drive, Nariman Drive, Hanging Garden and the list goes on.

The city has several known beaches like Juhu Beach, Girgaum Chowpaty, Versova Beach, Madh Island, Manori Beach, Gorai Beach, Dadar Chowpaty, Aksa Beach and Marve Beach etc. Don’t miss the scenic beauty of these wonderful beaches of the city.

What to Eat in Mumbai?

Mumbai cuisine is famous for its spicy taste and aroma. Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, Bhajiya Pav, The Bombay Sandwich, Bheja Fry, Bombil Fry, Bhel Puri, Chinese Bhel, Pani Puri, Chicken Mayo Roll, Butter Chicken, Falooda, Dhokla, Fish and prawn curry, Frankie, Kolhapuri Mutton, and Kanda Poha are some of dishes you can’t miss eating in Mumbai. The city offers food for every pocket and every taste bud. It has both luxurious and budget restaurants. Street side stalls and Chinese stalls are most famous here for tasty and affordable food.

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