Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Best of Mumbai

I simply love Mumbai. Inspite of all its problems, I think it is still one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in India.

So how well do you know Mumbai???...Take this Quiz and find out!
I got 9/10 questions right!

Also on the National Geographic site I found this article on things that you must do in Mumbai.
According to them...the must dos include:

1.Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum
Mumbai’s largest museum
I agree on this completely. Its is simply a wonderful museum. I can easily spend a day there. It is so huge! My fave exhibit there has to be the stone carving of "Sala and the Lion".
One warning though...dont visit the museum on a hot summer day. There is no air-conditioning and it can get pretty hot and stuffy in there

2.Chowpatty Beach/ Juhu Beach / Aksa Beach
Mumbai's Beaches
Three beaches with three different experiences. Chowpatty beach is where you can go to laze after a walk down Marine Drive, eat bhel and relax. Juhu is the beach where all the buzz is. In the evening its simply teeming with people. Aksa on the other hand is the quiet getaway beach

3.Gateway of India
Symbol of Mumbai
To me Gateway of India is the true symbol of Mumbai.A ride on one of the ferries that start from Gateway is simply awesome.

4.Haji Ali Dargah

This
picturesquely situated masjid is like a magical place. Go in the evening to catch one of the qawwalli performances that take place there.

5.Jehangir Art Gallery
One of the oldest art gallery in Mumbai. The restaurant Samovar, housed inside the gallery building, is truly a place every foodie must visit.

6.Marine Drive
A nice place to walk and watch life in Mumbai.Offers spectacular views of Mumbai skyline.Walking along Marine Drive in monsoon is so much fun.

7.Elephanta Island
Best time to go there is during the Elephant Cultural Festival


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