Mumbai Tour Packages

TOUR OVERVIEW:

Mumbai, dubbed as the “City of Dreams”, the cosmopolitan city is a perfect blend of modern lifestyle and also the cultural heritage. It is also called as the commercial centre of India for having several headquarters of financial institutions such as the Bombay stock exchange, Reserve Bank of India and National Stock exchange. The city houses many skyscrapers and international hotels and also famous for the “Gateway of India”- a twentieth-century building built by the british and Juhu beach- one of the largest beaches in India where you can enjoy a picturesque sunset view. Mumbai also houses several textile industries in India and was once called the “Manchester of India”. Mumbai is also considered as the nerve centre of India economy for having multi-billion dollar companies such as Tata group, Reliance Industries, Aditya Birla group, JSW group, Mahindra group and so on. Mumbai tourism attracts over 6 million tourists a year and also Mumbai tourism accounts for over 4% of the total GDP of Mumbai.

Also, Bollywood-India's largest film industry is based in Mumbai which produces over thousands of films a year and grosses a whopping 13000 crore yearly and is one of the prime hubs of Bollywood stars in India. Many Bollywood stars such as Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan reside in the city and is not a rare sight to spot one of them on a morning jog alongside the beaches. The Mumbai tourism also provides jobs for thousands of people in Mumbai.

MUMBAI TOUR:

Some of the top-rated visiting places in Mumbai Tour Packages.

Gateway Of India: Built in the twentieth century to honour the Emperor George V, a british monarch in India is a national heritage site recognised by UNESCO. Inspired by the Gujarati architecture from the 16th century, the monument stands as a symbolic representation of the Britisher's era in India. Notably, this is the same place from where the british troops left India after Independence.

Marine Coastal drive: A 3.5-kilometre concrete boulevard, shaped like a mirrored-C is known for its serene sunset views. The drive is lined by palm trees and the walkways are perfect for evening strolls. The road connects two places, Nariman point and Chowpatty beach which is known for its local street food.

Juhu Beach: One of the largest beaches in India where you can enjoy a picturesque sunset view and is home to many Bollywood celebrities and one can spot many Bollywood stars if they go for a casual walk around the beach. Juhu is also known for its lip-smacking street food and small thrift shops selling clothes and accessories.

Siddhivinayak Temple: Built-in 1801 the 2 feet idol of Lord Ganesha is believed to have magical powers to bless the couple with babies who can't bear the child. Frequently visited by Bollywood stars, the temples is now the richest collecting millions of dollars from people all around the world in the form of donations. The temple is one of the best visiting places in Mumbai.

ISKCON Temple: ISKCON stands for International Society of Krishna Consciousness and is one of the 400 temples situated all around the world. The temple is made of milky white marble and is heavily praised for its contemporary architecture. The corridors and hallway are huge and the walls of the temple are embellished with beautiful painting and quotes from Bhagwad Gita. The best to visit the temple would be during the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birthday. 

Elephanta Island: Located at around 11 kilometres from Mumbai, the island boasts the Elephanta caves another UNESCO world heritage site. The caves consist of beautiful carvings and sculptures dedicated to Lord Shiva and another group of smaller caves is dedicated to the Buddha. One could reach the island by taking a small ferry ride from Apollo Bunder and makes an important destination in visiting places of Mumbai.

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TOP THINGS TO DO IN MUMBAI:

Mumbai has a lot to offer for every person, from taking a stroll in beaches to trip to various adventure island and theme park Mumbai can delight every age group. Here are the top things to do in Mumbai in your Mumbai tour package,

• Go for a ride in Marine drive
• Take a short stroll in Juhu beach
• Take a cycle trip to Gateway of India
• Visit the Elephanta Island
• Take a Sailboat ride
• Pay a visit to Mumbai local market
• Visit Vasai Fort
• Check out Irani and Parsi cafes
• Visit Essel world-largest amusement park in India
• Visit Adlabs Imagica-an international-themed amusement park
• Pay a visit to Siddhivinayak temple and ISKCON temple

The above top things to do in Mumbai in Mumbai tour package will make your trip a memorable one.

MUMBAI FOODS:

Mumbai local street food and shacks need a special mention in the Mumbai food places as they offer some mouth-watering delicacies from top restaurant to finger licking chat items in street food.

One can experience the poshest fine dining hotels such as Taj Mahal Palace, The Oberoi, Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel and Four Seasons hotel.

And if you want to try the local street food, the one Mumbai is famous for its distinctive taste, you can head to Chowpatty beach and Church gate.

Some Mumbai food places to try your hand on are,

• Bipin Sandwich
• Maharashtra Chana Bhandar
• Ghatkopar Khau Gali
• National Restaurant
• Ganesh Vada pav
• Bademiya
• Olympia restaurant
• Mahesh Lunch Home
• Noor Mohmaddi

Apart from Indian street food, Mumbai food places also have some decade-old  Iranian and Parsi Cafe that serves authentic Parsi dishes. Some notable restaurants to visit are,

• Britannia and Co
• Cafe Universal
• Cafe Excelsior
• Ideal Corner Cafe
• Jimmy Boy

BEST TIME TO VISIT MUMBAI:

Refrain from visiting Mumbai during the monsoon season i.e in July and August as the region sees a heavy downpour during this time and the half of Mumbai is flooded. Although winter in Mumbai is extremely tranquil and calm and one can visit Mumbai in November to February.