Are you planning your next India holidays?. If you are interested in Indian culture and want to learn more, try holidays to Mumbai, this will allow you to explore the fascinating city once called Bombay. You will be able to see all the wonderful scenery and visit places of historical interest. The city is located off the Maharashtras West coast. On visiting the city you will notice that the modern skyscrapers and boutiques are mingled with the old structures of India giving the visitor the experience of both old and new India. This is the business centre of India, where one of the world largest stock exchanges is homed.
For the tourist who enjoys going shopping, there are open air markets on and around the seafront where you may be lucky enough to pick up a bargain or gifts to take to take home for family and friends.
If you are interested in learning about the history and culture of India then there are quite a few art galleries and museums which include the Indo-Sarcenic Prince of Wales museum. The style of architecture is a mix of Hindu and Sarcenic and sometimes includes elements of Western architecture.
The amazing lighting at night at the Chowpatty beach is well worth visiting. Chowpatty beach is where the annual festival to celebrate Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdoms birthday. As part of the festival Ganeshas idols are immersed in the Arabic Sea.
Some of the worlds finest golden beaches can be found here, where the palm trees sway gently from the light breeze coming from the Sea. There is a good choice of cafes and restaurants around the area for the visitor to have anything from a light snack to a candlelit dinner.
After experiencing holidays to Mumbai, you will be feeling refreshed and you will be glad that you made the trip to experience the culture and history of such a fine City.
Jose Maurette Garces is the Director of Quest World Travel Ltd, a tour operator devoted to the discerning client looking for package holidays and in particular Cuba, Indochina and India holidays.