Mumbai: the City of Dreams

Suresh
3 min readMay 15, 2018

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Mumbai is by far the most visited and loved city of India. Boasting a perfect combination of urban and rural history, this city is known to have something for everybody. No wonder, it’s got the name, ‘the city of dreams’. People from different cities travel to Mumbai via flights offered by various airlines. Some of the most popular routes travelled include Chennai to Mumbai flights, New Delhi to Mumbai flights, and Bangalore to Mumbai flights, etc. Thus, there are a number of flight tickets available to this city almost daily.

Experiencing a rich influx of tourists all throughout the year, Mumbai offers a mix of everything. From beaches to hills, historical monuments to ultra-modern architecture, Mumbai has it all. It also boasts of a great nightlife and glamour filled lifestyle. Mumbai being so famous, it is no surprise at all that you would already know a lot about this city and what is to be seen. However, in case you are having trouble deciding, below is all you need to know about this perfect getaway.

Best Time to Visit Mumbai

Mumbai is known to have a subtropical climate. It tends to get sticky and humid during the summer months. Hence, if possible, it is best to avoid such a time. The rainy season is also known to be a hassle and makes it difficult to explore all the areas. Thus, the best time to visit Mumbai is from September to April, as the weather is decent enough for outdoor activities like sightseeing or street shopping.

What to Do/Which Places to Visit

1. The Gateway of India is by far the most iconic structure of Mumbai. It makes for the first stop for all travellers ready to explore the city. Boating in the Arabian Sea is popular in the area, with the starting point being in the proximity of this architectural marvel.

2. Marine Drive, a 3km long road, is famous for having the Arabian Sea all along on one side. This area is lined with a lot of classy eating joints that are popular all over Mumbai.

3. Street shopping/markets are yet another highlight point about this city. Out of the many street markets in Mumbai, Crawford Market, Colaba Causeway, Linking Road, and Fashion Street are the most famous and provide a variety of products for both men and women.

4. When it comes beaches in Mumbai, Juhu, Aksa, and Chowpatty are some of the most famous and popular beaches in the city.

5. Apart from these main highlights, Mumbai also gives you other options that can be explored along with this city. It is close to a number of hill stations such as Lonavala and Khandala, which are perfect places to unwind and relax.

6. Mumbai is a forerunner where regional food specialities are concerned. A trip to Mumbai is incomplete without a bite of the famous vada pav or pav bhaji from the street stalls.

With so many things to do and so much witness, a visit to Mumbai is a given for every ardent traveller.

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