A First Timers Travel Guide to Mumbai (Bombay)

A First Timers Travel Guide to Mumbai (Bombay), Mumbai, India (B)

Mumbai is truly the spirit of all that is India. It’s hot, dirty, crazy, beautiful, relentless and inspiring! It’s the most populated city in the country and there is a massive divide between the ridiculously rich and the down right poor. But, somehow, it works. Its wild energy is catching and it will make you want to come back for more.

But, when you first enter its whirl wind, it can be hard to find your feet. If this is the first place you land in India, it will definitely knock you for six (if only by the smells and sounds). So, it’s good to make sure you know where to head to get a piece of the action!

The city is spread out over a massive area and there are a fair few places which are paramount to ensure you get the most out of your visit. So, here’s a first timers guide to help you on your travels in Mumbai.

Mumbai has a brand spanking new international airport so it is easily reached from all over the globe if you’re arriving by plane. Direct flights fly straight from London Heathrow daily and it’s a little cheaper to fly into here then Delhi if you did wish to start your Indian adventure in Bombay. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A First Timers Travel Guide to Mumbai (Bombay)
Guide Location: India » Mumbai
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sophie Pearce
Read it on Author's Website: http://thirdeyetraveller.com/mumbai/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Taj Mahal Palace
  • Gateway
  • Terminus station
  • Leopold Cafe
  • Prince of Wales Museum

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