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Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city in India.
This city with its intrinsic charm delights each kind of tourist- whether a foodie, a shopaholic or a history enthusiasts.
Apollo Bandar, Off P J Ramchandani Marg (near the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Monument · 126 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: Mumbai's most recognized monument, the Gateway of India, was constructed to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to the city.
Elephanta Island (10 km to the east of Mumbai), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Historic and Protected Site · 31 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: The Elephanta caves date back to 9th-12th centuries, the period of the Silhara kings. This site has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage and are a must on all tourist itineraries.
Apollo Bunder (P. Jetha Singh Ramchandani Marg), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Hotel · 142 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: The Taj Mahal Palace and the Tower are two distinct buildings, built at different times and in different architectural designs is a five-star hotel which contains 565 rooms.
Bademiya Restaurant, Tullock Road, Apollo Bunder, Colaba (Colaba), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Halal Restaurant · Behind Hotel Taj Mahal · 182 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: For the vegetarians, they have a pretty good Paneer Roll and also do a decent Paneer Bhurji. So get yourself a couple of Rumali Rotis and chow down.
Vivek Venkatram: Most of Mondegar’s menu comprises snacks like burgers and other continental fare, so breakfast is faboulous. Though, beer is the most popular. You can't go to Mondy's and not have beer
Vivek Venkatram: An Art deco Movie theater, it was built by Framji Sidhwa. The first film to be aired at the Regal was the Laurel and Hardy work The Devil's Brother in 1933.
Nariman Point (Dorabji Tata Road), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Scenic Lookout · 69 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: It is Mumbai's premier business district and country's first central business district, situated on land reclaimed from the sea. Nariman point is the 4th most expensive office market in the world
Vivek Venkatram: Constructed in 1904, it is built in the Indo–Saracenic style of architecture. It has a remarkable collection comprising approximately 50,000 artifacts originating from different eras of Indian history
Vivek Venkatram: Situated at the cultural hot spot of Kala Ghoda, this art gallery is one of the most famous art galleries in the country. It was built in 1952 and has four exhibition halls.
Vivek Venkatram: BSE is the oldest and the 6th largest stock exchange in Asia and the 14th largest in the world. The BSE has the largest number of listed companies in the world
Vivek Venkatram: Rajabai Clock Tower is a spectacular Venetian-Gothic structure built by Sir George Gilbert Scott, an English architect. The Tower Clock chimes every fifteen minutes during the day.
Vivek Venkatram: Bombay High Court is the High Court of India with jurisdiction over the states of Maharashtra & Goa, and, the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Vivek Venkatram: A learned society in the field of Asian studies, it was formed with the intention of "promoting useful knowledge, particularly such as is now immediately connected with India".
Veer Nariman Road (D. N. Road, Fort), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Monument · 14 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: Built in 1864, this fountain depicts the Roman Goddess Flora. Designed by R Norman Shaw and crafted out of imported Portland stone, it showcases the historic times this city has witnessed.
Indian Restaurant · Churchgate · 45 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: Dependable North Indian food; some Western dishes. Try the paneer dishes and the butter chicken, perfect with piping hot naan. Dive into the squidgy gulab jamuns
Vivek Venkatram: One of the Mumbai's oldest theatres, it was built by Kunvarji Paghtivala. It is a Heritage grade II Victorian structure constructed in 1879.
Vivek Venkatram: The stadium has a capacity of 33,442 and is always in contention to host an international match in India. It has been host to numerous high profile cricket matches in the past.
Vivek Venkatram: The picturesque promenade is known as the Queen’s Necklace as the chain of lights along the stretch of this promenade resembles a string of pearls at night.
Dr. Dadabhai Naoroji Road (D.N.Road), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Rail Station · 114 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: An excellent example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture. The building became the symbol of Mumbai as the ‘Gothic City’
Vivek Venkatram: One of South Mumbai's most famous markets, designed by William Emerson, is a blend of Norman & Flemish architectural styles. It houses a wholesale fruit, vegetable and poultry market
Mama Parmanand Marg (Girgaon), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Opera House · Tardeo · 7 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: Royal Opera House is India's only surviving opera house. Its foundation stone was laid during the British Raj in 1909, and King George V inaugurated the building in 1911.
Vivek Venkatram: One of the most famous temples of Mumbai, built in 1831 by Dhakji Dadaji, a Hindu merchant, it is dedicated to Mahalakshmi the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam.
Vivek Venkatram: The Haji Ali Dargah built in 1431, is one of the most recognisable landmarks. It is associated with legends about doomed lovers and it contains the tomb of Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari.
Saat Rasta roundabout (Mahalaxmi), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Laundry Service · Parel · 12 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: This massive open air laundry provides an unforgettable glimpse into the inside of the city. The profession, handed down from generation to generation, requires incredible strength and determination.
114 Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli (at Drainage Channel Road), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Lounge · Worli · 78 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: It's windy and dimly lit, but black shawls, slick mini torches (to read the Lebanese and Mediterranean tapas menu) and weights to hold down champagne flutes, off set the high altitude conditions.
High Street Phoenix, (Senapati Bapat Marg,), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Shopping Mall · Worli · 122 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: Spread across four levels, the elegant interiors compliment the mix of premium and luxury brands which simply means finer ice-cream, better beer, costlier clothes and gift shopping made easier.
Worli (Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Scenic Lookout · 108 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: One of the original seven islands that constituted the city of Mumbai. Primarily a fishing village, the Worli Fort, a British fort that is now in ruins, is located here.
Vivek Venkatram: Frequented by Bollywood stars and politicians to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha who bestows whenever humbly genuinely prayed a wish.
Vivek Venkatram: A cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete-steel viaducts on either side, it reduces travel time between Bandra and Worli from 15–25 minutes during peak hours to 7 minutes.
Mount Mary Road, Bandra (Cane Road), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Church · Bandra West · 22 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: A Roman Catholic church located in Bandra, it is one of the most visited churches in the city. There is a week long celebration known as the Bandra Fair and is visited by thousands of people.
Vivek Venkatram: Salt Water Café is an all-day restaurant, with muesli, and eggs for early birds and a selection of sandwiches and burgers for snackers.
Vivek Venkatram: BKC is a planned commercial complex, the first of a series of "growth centres" created to "arrest further concentration" of offices and commercial activities in South Mumbai.
Carlton Court, Junction of Pali Hill and Turner Road, Pali Hill (Bandra), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Coffee Shop · Bandra West · 39 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: Gloria Jean's Coffees offers great flavor for those who likes lots of sugar and lots of cream in their coffee. Its buttery and creamy taste is very distinctive, yummy and not very bold.
Vivek Venkatram: Chocolate lovers, try the "Pure Chocolate" and if you're not watching your weight machine, the Philadelphia Cheesecake served here is highly recommended.
International Airport · Airport · 642 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: South Asia's second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic and the busiest airport in India in terms of international passenger traffic and can handle 36 flights per hour.
Vivek Venkatram: One of the famous beaches in Mumbai, the Juhu beach is a favourite picnic spot and tourist destination. This scenic beach is also well-known for the street food and local cuisine.
Vivek Venkatram: An integrated film studio complex, it has several recording rooms, gardens, lakes, theatres and grounds that serve as the venue of many Bollywood film shootings.
in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, (Mandapeshwar Rd.), Mumbai, Mahārāshtra
Scenic Lookout · Kandivali · 12 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: Chiselled out of a massive black basaltic rock outcropping, these Buddhist caves date back to the 1st Century BC. These caves are the only remnants of Mumbai’s Buddhist history.
National Park · Borivali East · 78 tips and reviews
Vivek Venkatram: This National Park is a real jungle within the concrete city. It is one of Asia's most visited National Parks with 2 million annual visitors and it's history dates back to the 4th century BC.