Mumbai
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Glamour, glitz and grace; Mumbai has all! This capital city of Maharashtra is also known as the financial hub of the nation. Mumbai is a lively place to live and has the capacity to entertain people from across the nation. Rightly called as The City of Dreams, Mumbai is a place of opportunities. The pulsating lifestyle of Mumbai is absolutely difficult to resist. The city of Mumbai never sleeps and offers an exemplary night life that could hypnotize the people from abroad as well.
There are various places to visit in and around Mumbai. Rolling hill stations, plush picnic spots and expansive national parks; Mumbai amuses all!
Gateway of India
The first place to be visited in Mumbai is always the monument of historical significance, that is, Gateway of India. The expedition of Mumbai is incomplete without visiting this monument. The towering four minarets and intricate latticework engraved into yellow basalt stone form this beautiful monument. Standing at the waterfront in Colaba, the Gateway of India is graced by an ocean on one side and Hotel Taj on the other side.
Juhu Beach
Juhu Beach is one of the most visited beaches in Mumbai. This beach showcases the bungalows of several Bollywood stars and important dignitaries. This beach treats its guests with scrumptious cuisine and lip-smacking street food.
Hanging Gardens
Adorning the peak of Malabar Hills, Hanging Gardens display an assortment of green plants that are carved in the shapes of animals. These gardens act as a great picnic spot for people in and around Mumbai.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Being one of the most incredible UNESCO world heritage sites in Maharashtra, Victoria Terminus or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the headquarters of central railways. This railway station is a visual treat for architects and photographers as it exudes the charm of Victorian Gothic style and traditional Indian style.
There are several hill stations in Mumbai which could let you unwind yourself from the hectic city life. Few of the most prominent hill stations in and around Mumbai are Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala, Khandala, Saputara and Lavasa.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai is among the most visited parks in Asia and is regarded as the largest park of the world. The park offers effective therapeutic effects as it comprises of valleys, flower beds, green contours and lakes. This national park in Mumbai boasts of being the home of thousands of species of animals, birds and plants.
Moreover, such a high-end city is bound to welcome its guests with the number of international 5-star business hotels. ITC Grand Central, Trident Hotels, Oberoi Group of Hotels and Taj Mahal Palace are just quite few to mention that take care of business as well as leisurely travelers in Mumbai.
Pune is another beautiful city that is located just at an hour’s drive from Mumbai. There are hill stations in this city that have their guests from across the nation, almost year round. The City of Wine, Nasik is also quite near to Mumbai with the travelling time of two and a half hours.
So, let your next vacation spot be Mumbai!
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