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Entertainment in Mumbai / Bombay
Mumbai has a vibrant nightlife with plenty of discos, nightclubs, pubs, bowling alleys, and amusement parks. All you need to do is to travel to Mumbai to experience the excitement. Being home to Bollywood, the Hindi film industry means you are sure to find glamour everywhere. Don't be surprised if you bump into some familiar faces from the film world.
Essel World
India's largest amusement park, Essel World, spread over a sprawling 64 acres, is situated at Gorai. It offers more than 45 thrilling and scintillating rides and games.
Water Kingdom
The highlights of Asia's largest theme water park, Water Kingdom, is the world's biggest wave pool, heart stopping rides 'n' slides, river adventure cruises and much more. Fantasy Land is another amusement park located in Jogeshwari East.
Festivals in Mumbai / BombayMumbai like any other metro city in India is an amalgamation of different communities of people celebrating a number of festivals.Ganesh Chaturthi (late August-early September), Navratri (October-November), Gokul Ashtami (mid-August), and Holi (mid-March) are important festivals of Mumbai.
Gudi Padava, in March/April, is the start of the Maharashtrian New Year. It is marked by the erection of gudis (bamboo sticks) decorated with colorful cloth and topped with an upturned drinking vessel.
Eating OutJust about any cuisine is available in Mumbai. The city's famous seafood is served at several Goan and Mangalorian food joints. The city has one of the best selections of the restaurants specializing in almost all the cuisines of the world. The cultural history of the city can be traced from the variety of food available in the city. From Parsi dhansaak to Gujarati thalis, and Muslim kebabs to Goan vindaloos, Mumbai has it all. During the summers, mango, especially the Alphonso variety, is a choice hard to resist.
Shopping in Mumbai / BombayMumbai is India's greatest marketplace and the shopping opportunities it offers are enormous. The main areas for the shopping are Crawford Market (fruit and vegetables), Mangaldas Market (silk and cloth), Zaveri Bazaar (jewelry), and Chor Bazaar. For handicrafts, one can go to the emporia at the World Trade Center or to Central Cottage Industries Emporium on Shivaji Marg. Clothes at cheap rates can be purchased from the Fashion Street. From Parsi dhansaak to Gujarati thalis, and Muslim kebabs to Goan vindaloos, Mumbai has it all. During the summers, mango, especially the Alphonso variety, is a choice hard to resist.
Getting ThereMumbai's Sahar International airport is well connected by a number of foreign airlines, while the domestic flights fly out from the Santa Cruz airport.
By Rail
Regular trains connect Mumbai with all major cities like Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Calcutta, Delhi, Goa, Hyderaabad, Jaipur, Madras, Nagpur and Trivandrum.By RoadMumbai is well connected by buses to the north, south and east of the country.
Getting AroundMumbai's BEST bus service provides an easy way out to navigate through the cityTrainsMumbai's suburban train network is efficient, and is one of the cheapest and fastest ways to get around the city. There are only three suburban lines in Mumbai - Western Railway operates one from Churchgate, and Central Railway operates two from VTTaxisCatching a cab is by far the most convenient way to get around the city. Cool, metered blue, air-conditioned taxis, which can also be booked over the phone. Pay as per the fare chart.Auto-Rickshaw Auto-rickshaws are cheaper than taxis and are best used for short drive rather than long hauls. They're prohibited from entering the city center and are confined to the areas north of Mahim Creek. Boat Ferries shuttle between the Gateway of India and Elephanta Island daily except on Mondays. You can take a hovercraft to suburbs like Vashi to save time. Boats are also a good way to get out of Mumbai to weekend excursions to the beaches and hamlets on the Konkan Coast.
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