Mumbai

Gateway to India and capital of Maharashtra, Mumbai, India's commercial capital and it's economic nerve centre, is also a bustling metropolis.

How to reach: Mumbai is well linked by all major international and domestic airlines with important cities/towns in the world as well in India. Regular trains connect Mumbai with major cities and towns all over the country. It is also connected by good motorable roads.

Where to stay: A wide range of accommodation ranging from the budget category to luxury hotels is available in Mumbai. Some of the luxury and business class hotels are - The Leela, Taj Mahal Hotel. Taj President, The Oberoi & Oberoi Towers, Centaur & Centaur Juhu. The Retreat, The Resort, Holiday Inn, Marine Plaza. The Orchid. Ramada Palm Grove, Sea Princess, Sun-n Sand, The Ambassador, Ritz, Fariyas Hotel, etc.

What to see: Aarey Milk Colony (35 kms). Afghan Church, Borivili National Park (41 kms), Chowpatty Beach, Elephanta Caves (9 kms by sea), Gateway of India, Ghodbunder, Gorai Beach (59 kms). Hap Ali Mosque. ISKCON Temple. Jain Temple, Juhu Beach. Kamla Nehru Park. Kanheri Caves (42 kms), Madh, Marve & Manori Beaches (30 kms), Mahalaxmi Temple, Mani Bhavan. Nehru Planetarium, Prince of Wales Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum (Bhau Daji Lad Museum), Essel World, Fantasy Land, Great Escape.

Excursions: Ambarnath, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Bassein Fort, Ganeshpuri, Vajreshwari Hot Springs, Lonavala, Khandaia, Matheran, Tansa Lake & Wildlife Sanctuary Malsej Ghat, Kihim, Alibi, Kashid, Murud-Janjira, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani.

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