7 Things to Do in Mumbai & Mumbai Hotels

Planning for a holiday in Mumbai? Searching for a destination endowed with fun, frolic and leisure? Here are 7 things one must do in Mumbai and check out a few good hotels in Mumbai.

Mumbai, the city that never sleeps, is a destination that offers a perfect blend of modernity and tradition, Mumbai houses religious shrines, amusement parks, hustling nightlife, historical monuments, museums, eateries and most sought after tinsel town, the Bollywood!! Eclectic, cosmopolitan, energizing and fast-paced, that’s Mumbai in a nutshell.

Here are some hotels in Mumbai that are affordable and could make your Mumbai trip hassle free.

Mumbai Tourist Attractions

Out of the varied tourist attractions in Mumbai, here is a listing of the most sought after ones. Enjoy reading!

1. Gateway of India is the landmark and most frequented destination as it radiates historic charm. A must see monument in Mumbai and best for them who love to feast on local eatery outlets, photography and horse ride to the nearby Taj Mahal Hotel. Many ferries commence from this point till the Elephanta Caves.
2. One of the popular tourist attractions are the Elephanta Caves, mere 10 kms away from the Gateway of India.  These are age old caves with mystical images, magnificent sculptures and definitely a place for art lovers.
3. Juhu Chowpatty Beach is quite famous for beach picnics, sunset views and appetizing street food comprising chat, bhel puri, baraf gola etc. The beach is best to be visited during evenings as it gets throng by people across ages elucidating the busy but frolicking life of Mumbai.
4. Also known as Queen’s Necklace, Marine Drive is any tourist’s delight for its vibrancy, prominent buildings and the beautiful boulevard along the road. It offers a haven of fresh air and solace amidst the ever busy city life. It also connects Nariman Point and Malabar hill and the best conveyance option is through road.
5. Shree Sidhi Vinayak Temple, located in Prabhadevi, is a revered religious shrine in Mumbai with Lord Ganesha as its epitome deity.  Various puja are performed throughout the day beginning from 4.30 a.m till 9:15 pm.  It’s the best place for devotees to visit during Bhadrapada & Magh Shudh Pratipada to Panchami as they are celebrated on a grand scale.
6. Set in the sea just 500 yards from the coast, Haji Ali Mosque is located in Worli just opposite Mahalaxmi racecourse. Low tides are favorable to reach the mosque and the rocks exposed during low tide are flattering to feel the sea breeze. A perfect destination to spend half-day which even has a courtyard filled with visitors and refreshment stalls.
7. If you and your kid wish to seek leisure and fun then Essel World and the adjacent Water Kingdom are the apt places you are looking for. Centered near the Gorai village in northwest Mumbai and sprawling over 64 acres of land, the twin compound is considered as the best amusement and theme based park in the country. The park can be reached through ferries and summers are more favorable for a sure shot visit. A one day visit might seem less in comparison to the adventure and pleasant rides that the place offers. The water kingdom is provides immense fun and frolic to people of all ages. 

Hotels in Mumbai

HotelPushpak.com has provides online booking for hotels in Mumbai. These Mumbai hotels offer comfortable accommodation and economic budget. Hotel Apex (Rs.1100/ night) is a nice Mumbai hotel in Navi Mumbai, Hotel Airlines International (Rs.3240/night) in Santa Cruz (east) and Hotel Alka (Rs. 1650). These hotels have been acclaimed by guests who have stayed at these hotels.

Other Tourist Attractions in Mumbai

Bandra – Worli Sea link, National Gallery of Modern Art, Nehru Science Centre, RK studio, Mumbai Fashion Street, Leopold café.

Mumbai also is a gateway to other favorite tourist destinations like Khandala, lonavla and Matheran. Hill stations like Panchgani and Mahabaleswar also are quite closeby.

How to reach Mumbai?

Mumbai has excellent air connectivity with the major cities of the world as well as India. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 28 kms away from the downtown. The city also enjoys good connectivity through rail, road and sea.