Mumbai/Bombay is a unique city of India, which is always on move and never sleeps. Every Indian has a secret desire to visit Mumbai at least once.

Hotels in Mumbai

Mumbai, earlier known as Bombay, is the largest city in India with a metropolitan population of around 19 million, making it one of the most populous cities in the world. Mumbai was originally a conglomeration of seven islands on the Konkan coastline which over time were joined to form the island city of Bombay. Mumbai is the commercial capital of India and one of it's predominant port cities. Mumbai's nature as the most vibrant and cosmopolitan Indian cities is symbolized in the presence of Bollywood within the city, the center of globally influential Hindi film and TV industries.

Mumbai tourist attractions include heritage structures like The Gateway of India, one of the most visited tourist places in Mumbai. It was built in 1927 to mark the visit of King George V to India. Haji Ali Mosque is another Mumbai tourist attraction high on visitor's list. It was built in 18th century and is believed to be the last resting place of Sufi Saint Hazrath Haji Ali. The University Buildings, Bombay High Court, Crawford Market, Chowpatty Beach and Juhu Beach are some of the other tourist places which should not be missed. Being the financial capital of one of the biggest economies in the world, there is a lot of money floating around. The nightlife in Mumbai is one of the most exciting in the country. There are also a lot of cafes and bars.

Accommodation options in Mumbai include everything from top class hotels to hostels and cheap hotels. When it comes to food and wine Mumbai has its own flavour and coconut and fish add greatly to that flavour. Every kind of Indian delicacy is available in the city and there is a range of good restaurants to choose from.

Mumbai is a shopper's paradise. On one hand you will get the cheapest of products in the streets and markets of the city, on the other hand you will get the costliest items in the world class shopping malls. The Fashion Street is the most popular place to shop for cheap, but good clothes. Shopper's Stop, Globus, Fab India, and Frazer and Haws stores are for tourists who can spend a bit extra.