Mumbai is one of the most cosmopolitan Indian cities where European and Asian cultural traditions coexist.
Many holidays and festivals of various ethnic groups and religions take place.
In addition to many interesting historical and cultural places in the city, there are several pretty good beaches.
This place is one of the most crowded in India, but you should definitely visit here and here’s why.
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Bollywood
India produced the first Hindi movie over 100 years ago.
Bollywood stars are not only Indian but also Western actors and actresses.
In one of the first films of Bollywood, the actress distinguished herself with the longest kiss lasting 4 minutes.
You should go for it to learn these and other facts about Bollywood.
You’ll go backstage to witness the conditions where they shoot the most unusual and colorful movies.
The Miami of Mumbai
The Marine Drive is also known as Miami of Mumbai where the rental prices are quite low.
You can live on a budget next door to numerous offices, cinemas and apartment blocks.
Late at night, the place resembles a necklace thanks to the streetlights so it is often called the Queen’s necklace.
Apart from living cheap here, you can buy a cheap delicious ice-cream and eat it sitting on a tetrapod on the shore.
Cheap Accommodation
The rent control act is a historical document that prevents the landlords from increasing prices for apartments.
Therefore, a lot of premises for rent are not expensive.
You can choose to rent a flat or share a room in a hostel to live on a budget in Mumbai.
The act applies to all regions in Mumbai so you can live in a business area or a touristic spot for the same low price.
Bazaar
Being in Mumbai means having to visit one of its colorful markets where you can buy things cheap and bargain to get a discount.
Clothes, accessories, and souvenirs, as well as much food, can be bought at the Crawford market.
Looking for the gifts and unnecessary trinkets are better at the Chor Bazaar.
Who knows maybe you find something worth a million there.
Nightlife
If you come to spend a night in Mumbai like a party freak, be sure to visit one of the popular inexpensive bars and clubs.
One of the best places which are always crowded is Toto’s Garage in Bandra.
This pocket-friendly bar features a very friendly atmosphere where there’s enough space for you and your party.
The other cheap options to drink a couple of shots are Sunlight Restaurant and Bar or Janata Lunch Home.
Chowpatty Beach
This place is a little off the beaten track, but you can reach it by taking one of the local buses or taxis, or by renting a car.
The sand is not the best here in terms of cleanliness.
Nevertheless, thousands of locals and tourists head here for the traditional Indian delicacies.
For instance, you can buy cheap snacks, vegetables, and drinks.
National Park
Time to go wild and visit some spots in the city of Mumbai which do not remind of dense population and stone jungle.
The Sanjay Gandhi National Park is the place to be if you are a thirst for nature in India.
The park is located within the borders of the city and the ticket price is more than affordable.
If you are lucky enough, you will see flying foxes, macaques, spotted deers and lots of reptilia.
The largest attraction, though, is the caves in the park which are the rock-cut monuments in the forests dated back to 1,400 years ago.
Elephanta Caves
This historical spot is for those travelers who are not ready to spend much on excursions.
Elephanta Island is one of the cheapest attractions in Mumbai.
To get there, take a short boat trip from the city and immerse into a marvelous UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The temples on Elephanta Island are dedicated to god Shiva, and the island obtained its name from the Portuguese who first discovered a huge elephant sculpture at the shore.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
This terminus railway station is one of India’s most interesting and surprising places which is always very hectic and crowded.
The train station was built in the Victorian-Gothic architecture style.
The spot is not far from the National Park, the Elephanta Caves, the Marine Drive, and Mumbai University.
For those of you who watched the ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, many scenes were shot here.
The Gateway of India
Another great budget-trip attraction not far from the places of interest that we’ve mentioned above.
Visit the Gateway of India if you are not rich enough to go to the Triumphal Arch in Paris.
People often compare these tourist places.
As soon as you reach the other side of the arch you become closer to the locals.
You feel all those flowery and spicy aromas of India in the air.
Haji Ali Dargah Mosque
In the middle of the Arabian sea, there’s one of the most visited religious landmarks in Mumbai named Haji Ali Dargah Mosque.
In fact, this is the tomb of the Muslim Saint.
The mosque is considered one of the seven wonders of Mumbai along with Victoria Terminus, the Gateway of India, Elephanta caves and others.
No matter who you believe in, the doors of this beautiful building with white domes are open for everyone.
Cheap Railway
No country in the world will offer you a similar chance to experience true Indian identity.
Become one of a million people who travel by local trains every day to absolutely different directions.
Mumbai railway is connected to a great number of Indian cities which may be of interest to you.
Travel to Lucknow, Kanpur, Punjab or Goa and make your trip to Mumbai memorable.
Mumbai Safety Overview
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Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: HIGH
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: HIGH
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: HIGH
- MUGGING RISK: LOW
- TERRORISM RISK: HIGH
- SCAMS RISK: HIGH
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: HIGH
