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Attractions in Mumbai
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There's so many of them! Mumbai offers anything from museums to slum tours in Dharavi. India has one of the fascinating histories in the world. Mumbai is no exception. So where to start? Here are some suggestions :-) The best (and cheapest) thing to do is to walk around the city. As simple as that. Cheap SightseeingMumbai is known for skyscrapers and slums. Many buildings are built in beautiful colonial or Gothic architecture, while others are just...buildings.
...You`ll definitely notice that there are strong contrasts in the city. Example: You`ll see a Tommy Hillfiger store, but just 10 meters from the store you`ll spot some shitty shacks. It`s like pretty and ugly built on the same place.
One of the highlights of sightseeing in Mumbai is the harbour. The Gateway of India at the harbour is probably one of the most visited attractions in Mumbai. It was built during the British rule to commemorate the visit of King George the 5th and Queen Mary to Mumbai. But ironically it was used as an exit point when the last British forces left the land through this gateway. The ocean view is fantastic, but don`t look down -- There`s loads of trash and bottles floating on the water. It`s just...too bad. And by the harbour, you`ll see the luxury Taj Mahal Hotel -- one of the most popular attractions in Mumbai.
Unfortunately, Taj Mahal was one of the targets during the terrorist attacks in November 2008.
TIP!
Everyone who has been to India, especially in Mumbai, knows that it`s hard and dangerous to cross the streets! There are no traffic rules, and cars don`t care if there are pedestrians crossing the streets. Most of the times, the cars don`t respect the red light. It`s just…chaos. So, how do you cross the streets without getting run over by a cab or a Rickshaw? Use human shields (as I call it). There are always locals who are going to cross the street the same time as you. So, why not join them… The locals know the right timing on when to cross the street. So, here`s the secret: Let`s say the cars are coming from your right. Stand next to a local on his left side (he`s the shield, not you), and pay attention to when he`s going to cross. He will go fast, so you have to move as fast as him. But don`t stand too close to him. You don`t want them to think you`re crazy...
When he starts walking, you walk with him. And…voila! You`ve just crossed the street!
BollywoodPlay an extra in a Bollywood movie
When you`re in India, you have to watch, if not join, a Bollywood movie!
Not far from Leopold café, we were asked to play extras. It was tempting, but that would mean that we had to stay longer in the city. And that was not an option for us at that time. If you don`t want to play an extra, watch a Bollywood movie at a cinema. There are dozens of cinemas that show Bollywood movies, so finding one is not a problem. You have Eros opposite Church gate station or Metro. Some cinemas like Regal and New Empire show international movies and English-language movies. Or you have the large and popular Fame Adlabs. And this year some cinemas have cut off the ticket prices, like PVR, Mulitplexes and Fame Adlabs. So, the average ticket price today (March 2009) is between 55-250 rupees.
Mumbai TheatreMumbai's theatreis also popular. The modern plays are in Hindi or English, and this is a nice way of getting to know the local culture. Check out play schedules here! One of the most visited theatres is the Privthi Theatre. Check what`s on Privthi Theatre in Mumbai. Click here! Mumbai SlumsHeard about the Slum Tours in Mumbai? Visit the popular Dharavi, one of Mumbai slums, and you will never regret it!
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