India is a land of a many contradictions and there is perhaps no contradiction bigger than Mumbai. A multi-cultural, multi-faceted microcosm of India, Mumbai is where the widest diversity of people come together for the single-minded pursuit of success. Mumbai, the city of dreams, the city that never sleeps, or the city of stars (Bollywood) is the largest film producing state in the world with more than 1000 films produced in a year. Mumbai is also the capital of fashion in India. The city is flooded with designer boutiques all over.
Experience the dazzle of Film City, marvel at the Mumbai’s architecture, admire the energy and enjoy its nightlife.
ACTIVITIES & TOURS
•Gateway of India (NI)
A relic of India’s colonial heritage, the Gateway of India is considered a portal for tourists who wish to explore the myriad attractions of Mumbai. The monument is located at the much frequented Apollo Bunder in South Mumbai. Fringed by the azure waters of the Arabian Sea and the Marine Drive, the gateway is truly magnificent when viewed at night.
•Mumbai Day Out (NI) 6 Hrs
Discover Mumbai secrets like a local. This tour covers all The tour covers all the must-see places on any traveler’s itinerary such as Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus Train Station, Marine Drive Flyover and the chowpatty beach, Crawford Market, High court of Mumbai, Oval Maidan, Mumbai university , Mani Bhavan, Gandhi Museum, Dhobi Ghat., Open Laundry, Prince Of Wales Museum, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens, Kamala Nehru Park, St. Thomas cathedral and Shopping. Lunch is included in an Authentic Vegetarian Restaurant.
•1 Day Village Tour (NI)
Indian village life is a different world- different to the Indian towns and cities where visitors will spend most of their time in India, and different to village life outside of India. There are approximately 500,000 villages in India, of which approximately 80 percent have fewer than 1,000 inhabitants. Settlements range from tiny hamlets of thatched huts to larger settlements of tile-roofed stone and brick houses.
•Mumbai by Night (NI)
Mumbai never sleeps and has a different atmosphere at night time. As the heat of the day evaporates, teenagers, lovers, families and the elderly head out to enjoy the weather. Places like Marine Drive are crowded with Mumbaikars walking around or sitting and enjoying the gold-edged and rose-coloured sunset.
•Film City (Bollywood) (NI)
Home to the world’s largest film industry, the exciting city of Mumbai has remained in the forefront of Indian cinema for almost a century.
•DHARAVI Slum Tour (NI) 4.5 Hrs
On our tour, visitors will see why Dharavi is the heart of small scale industry in Mumbai. Many people know Dharavi as the ‘largest slum in Asia,’ but there is much more to this historic area of Mumbai than poverty. Dharavi’s industries have an annual turnover of approximately US$ 665 million. Through our tour visitors experience a wide range of these activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather tanning, poppadom-making and many more. Most of these things are created in innovative ways and in very small spaces! When passing through the residential spaces, you will undoubtedly feel the sense of community and spirit that exists in the area. People from all over India live in Dharavi, and this diversity is apparent in the temples, mosques and churches that stand side by side. A tour through Dharavi’s narrow alleys is quite an adventure, and you will leave with an enlightened sense of the purpose and determination that exists in the area.
•Walking Tour of Mumbai Market Mania (NI) 2 Hrs
Mumbai market mania is a delightful mix of energetic street markets, colourful people, and multi-cultural mix of mosques, temples, different cuisines, and lot’s more! The tour covers different places such as Crawford Market, (officially Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Market) is one of South Mumbai’s most famous market, Jama Masjid (India’s oldest Muslim community, who came here during the 6th Century AD), Mirchi Galli (spices market), Mangaldas Market (the cloth market), Zaveri Bazaar (where everyone’s crazy about gold), Phool Galli (Flower Street), Mumbadevi Temple (where the city gets its name from), and the picturesque Madhav Baug. (A 123 year old area where idols of different deities are available.)
(IN)=Included in Tour
(NI)= Available at an additional cost
