One of the most sought after cities of the country Mumbai is also the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated along the western coast of the country and is also flanked by the waters of the Arabian Sea along its western frontiers. This is also the financial and the fashion capital of the country coupled with one of the biggest film industries of the world.

One of the main attractions of Mumbai city is its urbane lifestyle that it has to offer and this extends even to tourists and short term visitors. There are plenty of places that you can visit and see as well as experience a different kind of life in India.

One of the main attractions of Mumbai city is its beachfront along the Arabian Sea. This is a beautiful and a popular place to be for the residents as well as tourists.  You can experience the fun at Marine Drive and at Juhu Beach. A place of popular visit in the city is the Gateway of India. This is a colossal structure was built on the occasion of George V to India but after the British period this stands till date as the first vision of the country from the sea.

This is also a city of some of the best wildlife and natural reserves parks in the country. There is the Sanjay Gandhi National Park at Borivali which is one of the best some of the best reserves for tiger and lions in India. This is also a quality place for trekking and excursion trips.

Another place of popular visit can be the Victoria Gardens and Museum. A magnificent structure designed on the style of Gothic period this is a rare assembly of a variety of flora and fauna. Also on display are rare artifacts and other items relating to the growth of the city here.

A popular place to be is the Hanging Gardens at Malabar Hills which is also popular as Pherozashah Mehta Gardens. Apart from the natural beauty of the location there is a unique styling of the landscapes that makes it extremely beautiful.

Mumbai city has its own international airport from where you can avail some of the best names of airlines industry to travel to other parts of the country and the world. There is also a railway station from where you can also avail different train services to all parts of the state and the country. You can make a trip to one of the popular sightseeing places for this – the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Mumbai has one of the most extensive local train connectivity with thousands of commuters traveling on a daily basis. There is also a good network bus service that is available with which you can travel.

Article Posted By : tamil  On May 18, 2011lView All Articles

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