Get a flavour of this intoxicating city on holidays in Mumbai. Trendy, yet traditional. Gritty, yet refined. This Indian metropolis will take you on an unforgettable journey that will excite, inspire and exhaust you all at once.
Start your day in Bandra. The fusion of old and new will unfold before your eyes as you pass colonial style homes and graffiti adorned walls. Lose your inhibitions as you experience and embrace the raw edge of Mumbai. Sample delicious street food, practice your bargaining skills at Chor Bazaar or see the unforgettable sight of Mahalaxmi open-air laundry. Then immerse yourself in the more polished parts of the city. Dine in centuries-old Parsi cafes, watch cricket played on the ‘Maidans’ and browse the shops of chic Colaba. Round-off your day with a sun downer on the beaches of Juhu, or mingling with the hottest Bollywood stars at a fabulous rooftop bar.
Mumbai is bursting with exciting shopping experiences, from the colourful pavement vendors that line Colaba Causeway to the fascinating Chor Bazaar (Thieves market) and the luxurious shopping malls and boutiques. Shop for bargain shoes and clothes at Linking Road or sample delicious street food at Crawford Market.
Mumbai is the centre of India’s booming Bollywood film industry. Adsorb the splendour of the Eros Cinema or take a ferry across to Elephanta Island and see the triple-headed Shiva sculpture. Catch a glimpse of some of the city’s wonderful heritage buildings, with their intricate colonial architecture - the Victoria Terminus railway station will take your breath away.
Sample finger-licking pav bhaji or sizzling skewered kebabs - grab-and-go dining has never tasted better. Embrace the Parsi café culture of days gone by, enjoy Sunday brunch buffet at the highly respected Indigo restaurant or head to Olive Bar & Kitchen for a countryside-style-picnic and live jazz.
The Blue Frog is without a doubt the most happening live music venue in Mumbai, while Not Just Jazz by The Bay boasts a wonderful waterfront location and Firangi Paani enjoys a charming and cosy English pub feel. The rooftop Aer Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel is an incredible place to sip cocktails as the sun sets.
