Mumbai is called the city that never sleeps. Crowded round the clock, the city boasts of Unity and hospitality to each and every visitor. This metropolitan of India is best described as a perfect blend of traditional and ultra-modern culture. The spirit of Mumbai is to Move on and can be seen in every face of a mumbaikar. Tourists will find this place as the most wonderful cosmopolitan one has ever visited. The helpful nature of the people here is never forgotten. It is the commercial capital of India.
Gateway of India comes first in the list of must-see places of Mumbai. It commemorates the visit of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. There is a boating service which gives ride through the harbor. Opposite to the Gateway of India is the Old and New buildings of the Taj Hotel which create a magnificent view of the harbor. As Mumbai is surrounded by Arabian Sea on most of the part, one can see the seaside from many parts of the city.
Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly called the Victoria Terminus is the center of attraction of Mumbai. Although it is a railhead, it is a great work of architecture with a blend of gothic and Indian architecture. It was declared a world heritage site in 2004. The Victoria Terminus is almost like the symbol of Mumbai. It is a heavily crowded railhead as there are numerous trains which ply to and from this station.
Mumbai is surrounded on most of the part by the Arabian Sea, so there is a long beach line and seaside drives most famous beaches of them are the Goregaon Chowpatty, Juhu Beach and the Marine Drive and Nariman Point. These places are a favorite picnic spots for the locals also, so are always crowded. One should never miss the local specialties of Mumbai like Bhel-puri, Panipuri, Pao-bhaji and vada-pao at The chowpatty of Goregaon and Juhu.
Mumbai is the city which takes care of a ShopperBs delight. The city of the Indian film industry offers the most trendy clothing and accessories for people of every walk of life. Linking Road, Fashion Street are the places for trendy and cheap shopping. And if you can shop for more then you have the outlets of the most highly rated designers which you can find only in Mumbai. Same goes for the dining experience. Whatever is your choice, Mumbai is sure to give the utmost satisfaction to every visitor.
