If New York is the destination and dream city of Americans then Mumbai is the city that every Indian wishes to settle down and make a carrier of one’s dream and enthusiasm. On a group tour to India in the company of your fellow travelers what you come across a city that never sleeps and is powerhouse of the India that alone handles 50% of the country’s foreign trade. Another attraction that adds feather to Mumbai’s as its status of the largest movie maker of India and popularly known among masses as Bollywood.
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| India Group Tour - Mumbai Sky Line |
A port city and truly metropolis of India on a Mumbai Day Tour along with watching popular attractions of India tourist can shop at the high end shopping malls and boutiques at ancient bazaars. The city a primary centre of attraction from the colonial era structures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, University of Mumbai and High Court offers a unique look to the city and bring large options to dine one can eat in one of India’s best restaurants and posh bar, lounge and clubs. Mumbai is one of the prime destinations on the tourist map of India that has all the glitz and excitement reflected at its tourist centers.
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| CST Terminal- India Group Tour |
The Gateway of India is the principal landmark of Mumbai. It has a striking arch in the Indo-Saracenic style, with skilful integration of Gujarati and Islamic influences. The Gateway was built to commemorate the royal visit of King George V in 1911 and was finally opened in 1924. It is a fine specimen of British architecture; this conventional Arch of Triumph has elements of Muslim architectural styles of 16th century in its design. Made of yellow basalt, the Gateway stands facing out to Mumbai Harbour from the tip of Apollo Bunder. Today it is a favourite gathering spot for locals to just stroll around and enjoy the horse drawn gilded carriages ride known as Victorias. The Gateway stands opposite another well known landmark of Mumbai “The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel”.
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| Gateway of India |
Mumbai’s biggest and best museum also known as “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya” was opened in 1923 to commemorate King George V’s first visit to India in 1905. The building displays an intriguing style of Islamic, Hindu and British architecture, its flamboyant Indo – Saracenic style was designed by George Wittet. The museum has an excellent and vast collection of rare and ancient exhibits of Indian history with impressive Hindu and Buddhist sculpture, terracotta figurines from the Indus Valley, miniature paintings, porcelain and some particularly vicious weaponry.
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| Marine Drive View |
Another famous spot to travel in Mumbai during group tour of India is Marine Drive that is a 3 km long avenue, which is shaped like an inverted “C”. It has six lanes which run along the coast. The chief attraction of Marine Drive is the Promenade, officially known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road. It also affords fabulous views of sunset. The art deco apartments from the 1920’s to the 1930’s on the seafront belong largely to the wealthy Parsi community. Marine Drive is also known as the Queen’s Necklace, for when night falls, and the street lights are switched on, its unique shape makes it look like a glittering necklace. Chowpatty Beach is one of the favourite evening spot for everyone to enjoy a relaxing time and enjoying the local food delights like Bhel Puri, Pani Puri and Mumbai’s snacks at the throng of stalls found here.
Mumbai, known as the city that never sleeps, is one of the most modern cities in India. It is one of the largest cities and the biggest business capital of India. There are also many tourist places in Mumbai that attract lots of visitors. Make your trip to this amazing city more memorable and interesting, with one of the most popular luxury trains, the Maharajas' Express.
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