India is a whole subcontinent, and its largest city, Mumbai,
is a world of its own. Many travellers just transit through this megapolis on
their way to other destinations but for those who stay here for a day or more
there are loads of things to discover.
I think it is safe to say that one quite fast gets an opinion about this rather intimidating city, you either hate it or love unconditionally. I for sure belong to the later.
Some months back I had a chance to spend a couple of days here and with a friend visiting India for his first time I wanted to take a day to show some of the most sea places of Mumbai, thus below would be my suggestion for a full day independent tour of some of the main sights.
I think it is safe to say that one quite fast gets an opinion about this rather intimidating city, you either hate it or love unconditionally. I for sure belong to the later.
Some months back I had a chance to spend a couple of days here and with a friend visiting India for his first time I wanted to take a day to show some of the most sea places of Mumbai, thus below would be my suggestion for a full day independent tour of some of the main sights.
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Starting off the day
with a late breakfast/brunch of Dosa nearby the airport in Mumbai
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From the airport one
can catch a cheap ride with a motor rickshaw towards the train station in
Andheri where it is possible to catch a commuter train for a very reasonable
price carrying one into the very centre of the old parts of the city. This
might not be a good option during rush hour as it could get really crowded, but
otherwise I think it is the ideal way to start the Mumbai experience.
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| Arriving at CST Mumbai |
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is not only an important part of Mumbai’s infrastructure, it is also a Victorian colonial style building that is a sight in itself.
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Street view outside
CST, Mumbai
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From the train station
it is a reasonable walk down to Gateway of India, apart from being one of the
most famous landmarks of the city it is also where one catches the boats to
Elephanta Island.
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Arriving to the pier
at Elephanta Island, there is also the option of taking the train for those who
prefer not to walk.
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| Caves at Elephanta Island |
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| School children on an excursion in Mumbai stopping at the Bentley showroom, study hard and they could also live the “Indian dream" |
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| Jimmy boy, one of a few famous Parsi restaurants in downtown Mumbai |
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| Manu at Jimmy Boy, Mumbai - India |
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Parsi style biryani at Jimmy Boy, Mumbai
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After dinner, one may
burn those kcals by taking a walk along the Marine Drive (3+ km long boulevard),
a popular hangout during evenings.
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Towards the end of
Marine Drive is Chowpatty beach, where after the walk one may add some
additional energy by eating their famous bhel puris.
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