Master Mumbai

ए दिल है मुश्किल जीना यहाँ,

जरा हटके, जरा बचके ये है मुंबई मेरी जान.

The Prime City of Maharashtra. The Financial Capital and one of the most significant "Gateways" to international world. Mumbai is the city, adorning itself with "comfort crowds" in many a nook and corner. Right from Churchgate to Chembur, Vasai to Virar, Wadala to Worli or Bandra to Borivali, every route and suburb in this city has it's own aura. An urban location neighbouring the Arabian Sea, forms an important port for transportation. Let's discover many treasures that Mumbai possesses.

    Bombay ( that's today's Mumbai) is a major witness to many historical events, ranging from the ancient to the modern era. Portuguese and Indo-Gothic style forts, historic temples, Monuments from pre-British period is Mumbai's  pride, which it proudly possess. Being a travel treasurer myself, I recall discovering the city newly, every time, I paid a visit. Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, The Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbadevi Temple and many more are the monuments, establishing a firm place in my heart.

             Experiments with incorporating the global culture with Indian, according to me, started with with Mumbai. Fusion of the Indian and Western Culture, Glamour of Fashion Shows, and the one stop shop for shopping all of the Indian fashion trends, the Maharashtrian Capital is your destination. Colaba Causeway is a particular destination, I love to go shopping. It's definitely a destination to enhance your fashion and shopping skills!

Colaba Causeway

    Food -cravers, ready to polish off the palate? Mumbai calling...... Tech- savvy Mumbaieites put on their thinking caps to fill their plates. Vadapav, Bhel, Panipuri are some of the items, most enjoyed at locations like Girgoan Chowpati in Mumbai. The sunset, calm sea, chilly breezes and a Vadapav in your hand. What else can we ask for? It's an example of an ideal evening, I would spend.

Lip-smacking Vadapav

Girgaon Chowpatti

Now, attention please! Mumbai is eagerly waiting to warmly welcome travelling enthusiasts to explore the city. Here are some key locations from my Travel Tot, you ought to check out!
1) The Gateway of India
2) The Taj Hotel

3) Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali
4) Essel World ( For Adventure rides)
5) Butterfly Garden, Thane
6) Colaba Causeway
7) Forts between Bandra and Churchgate
     Railway Stations
8) Shivaji Park
9) Elephanta Caves, Gharapuri Island

10) Bandra - Worli Sea Link

Mumbai now eagerly awaits for your arrival!

Discover the pleasures in your own way.

Till then,

Happy Exploring!

- Arya Joshi

Pictures courtesy : Google Images