Fact:

Location of Mumbai : Southwestern India, Maharashtra
Formerly Known As : Bombay
Famous As : Financial And Commercial Capital Of India
Best Time To Visit Mumbai : October To March

Tourist Attractions In Mumbai:

Bombay tourism has always managed to attract people from far and wide. Tourism in Bombay reveals many tourist attractions - the most famous being the Gateway of India, which also is considered to be the principal landmark of Bombay. It was built to commemorate the royal visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911. The construction was completed in 1924. The Gateway of India is analogous to Bombay as the Statue of Liberty is to New York.As your tour Bombay, the next stop could be Prince of Wales Museum, whose building has been built based on the Indo -Saracenic style of architecture. This museum is home to arts and paintings, archeology and natural history.Another treat for art lovers is the Jehangir Art Gallery, which comprises of an auditorium and an exhibition hall. Many exhibitions and various other art-related facilities take place here and indirectly promote tourism in Bombay.Another place worth visiting while you are on a tour to Bombay is the Victoria Terminus, which follows the Italian Gothic style of architecture. It holds an important position in Indian history because it was here that the first steam engine from Mumbai to Thane was flagged way back in 1853.Enhancing Bombay Tourism are the Nehru Planetarium and the Nehru Science Center situated in Worli are other attractions people loving visiting. These places will demand all your attention as interesting attempts are made to unravel many scientific mysteries.Besides this, there are temples and mosques which no devotee would want to miss. One of the oldest temples at Mumbai, the Mahalaxmi temple, near the Malabar Hills and the Haji Ali tomb are two such devotional places that enhance tourism in Bombay.

Tourist Attractions/ Places to See:

Gateway of India : Mumbai's principal landmark, the Gateway of India is a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder

Juhu Beach : Juhu is one of the largest and frequently visited beaches of India. Located 18-km north of the city centre, it's a beckoning beach on the shores of Arabian Sea and is one of the posh localities of Mumbai.

Marine Drive : Marine Drive located in the central Mumbai, built in the 1920s and 1930s on land reclaimed from the sea, is Mumbai's most famous thoroughfare.

Essel World : Perfect for a one-day holiday, Essel World offers over 40 exciting rides, games, and attractions. The Water Kingdom is said to be the largest of its kind in Asia.

Bollywood - The Film City : "Bollywood", as it is called, produces the second most number of pictures in the world every year, next only to Hollywood, U.S.A. Mumbai claims to be the world's largest production centre for films.

Excursions from Mumbai:

Bassein : Bearing a close resemblance to Goa, a quite place where tourists can take time off from the crowd.

Elephanta Caves : An hour's boat ride from Colaba, the tranquil, forested island of Elephanta is one of the most atmospheric places in Mumbai.

Matheran : Matheran is the closest hill station to Mumbai and Pune . Ideally suited for the weekend Matheran provides a break from the city.

Essel World : Perfect for a one-day holiday, Essel World offers over 40 exciting rides, games, and attractions. The Water Kingdom is said to be the largest of its kind in Asia. 

Jain Temple:
Jain temple of Mumbai also makes the interesting place to visit in the city. Located on the Malabar Hill, the Jain temple houses frescoes depicting various events in the lives of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras. It also has a black marble shrine decorated with celestial personifications of the planets painted onto the ceiling. A large number of devotees as well as tourists come here every day.

Mani Bhawan:
Mani Bhawan is one of the important places to visit in Mumbai. Presently functioning as a Gandhi memorial, it used to be the Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi. It is from this famous house No. 19, called Mani Bhawan, that Gandhiji was arrested in 1932. This two storied building houses a reference library with over 2000 books, a photo feature on the Mahatma's life, some memorabilia, an old Gandhiji's charkha and a film and recording archive. A minimum entry fee is required to get into the Mani Bhawan.

Juhu:
Nicknamed as the uptown bourgeois paradise, Juhu Beach is a place that attracts a large number of visitors throughout the year. Characterised by walkers, screaming children and courting couples, the beach covers an area of about 5 kilometres. Juhu beach is attractively studded with many five star hotels offering the customers a splendid view of the coast. The beach remains noticeably crowded on weekends. Moreover, the beach activities like camel rides, pony rides, acrobats, performing monkeys and entertainers will keep you enthralled all the time. Keep away from hawkers.