Top 5 Things to Do in Mumbai, India's City That Never Sleeps

[Addison Klein]

India's biggest city - pop. 12.4 million, metro area 21.3 million - Mumbai (Bombay) is the bustling capital city of Maharashtra and a favorite destination for history lovers and movie buffs (hooray for Bollywood!). Visitors will be spoilt for choices in exploring its heritage architecture (especially grandiose examples from the British Raj), monuments and sites both colonial and precolonial, museums, beaches, and much more. The city is a year-round destination and flooded with visitors throughout the year, many of whom fly into Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Here are just the top five of hundreds of places that will entrance you if you come to Mumbai:

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Gateway of India

This 26-metre monument finished in 1924 on the waterfront in Apollo Bunder (South Mumbai) is a pastiche of traditional Hindu and Islamic styles, and has been dubbed Mumbai's Taj Mahal. Enjoy the free entry on any day of the week and witness the pride of Mumbai. Pack your HD cameras and get perfect pictures at this spot.

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Elephanta Caves

A UNESCO World Heritage network of sculpted caves, mostly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, is located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour, The temples and imagery here date back mostly to the 5th to late 8th century CE, and of course are intensely atmospheric and photogenic.

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Marine Drive/Chowpatty Beach

Also known as the Queen's Necklace for its nighttime illumination, the C-shaped thoroughfare along the shores of the Arabian Sea was built during the first quarter of the 20th century, and so is flanked on one side by a large number of handsome Art Deco buildings, many now housing upmarket hotels and restaurants. On the other are a string of beaches, including Chowpatty Beach, aka Chaupati, a favourite of local families, especially for an evening out. There are even rides for the kids, and plenty of bhelpuris (Indian street food).





Bollywood Tours

As the home of "Bombay Hollywood," Mumbai offers options to visit its 20-studio Film City - including seeing lavish sets, live shootings, driving by Bollywood stars homes, movie screenings, live dance shows, and even the chance to be an extra in a production.

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Essel World

Marking its 30th year, India’s largest amusement park located in the nearvy coastal village of Gorai, includes a plethora of rides and attractions for both kids and adults, including an Ice skating rink, breathtaking swings, Shot N Drop, topspin, and bowling alleys.

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