Tourist Attractions in Mumbai

Tourist attractions in Mumbai are worth visiting. Mumbai, city of dreams for many and city of realistic effects for others, Bombay as it was recently called, is the blend of dreams, emotions, traditions, approaches, attitudes, results and many other adjectives attached to it. It is the financial capital of India on one hand, celluloid capital of India on other hand selling dreams to millions.

Mumbai is a unique city of India, which is always on move and never sleeps. Every Indian has a secret desire to visit Mumbai at least once. There are many popular tourist attractions in Mumbai viz., historical monuments, beautiful beaches and many places of worship worth visiting. Mumbai represents a mix traditional Maharashtrian culture and ultra modern values of the Western world.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Mumbai is Gateway of India, which is regarded as the face of the city to its visitors. Historically it is important as last British troop left Independent India by sea, marched through its portals.

Another destination to visit is Prince of Wales Museum having collection of rare sculpture, art pieces, coins etc. Places of worship include Mahalaxami temple devoted to Indian goddess of wealth, Mahalaxami, Siddhivinayak Temple devoted to Lord Ganesha and Hajji Ali Mosque.

For the people who want to relish the sea beauty, Juhu beach and Marine drive which is also called Chowpatty beach are perfect for spending evenings. Beside it there are Kamala Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens where you can enjoy with your friends and relatives. Essel world is the very amusement park, which has number of exciting rides and games for all.

Apart from this Bombay Stock Exchange is also one of the tourist attractions in Mumbai for those who want to have glimpses of the building where economy of the country is portrayed every second. Bollywood - The Film City needs no introduction; tourists do not want to miss this attraction in Mumbai, which has made Mumbai world famous.