Tour Packages for Mumbai

Located in the state of Maharashtra in India, Mumbai also known as Bombay, originally consisted of seven islands, namely Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Woman's Island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel, and Matunga-Sion. The city of Mumbai is ancient yet modern, fabulously rich yet achingly poor. It is famously said for the city that it never sleeps. The city offers its travelers an amazing nightlife. Known as the Las Vegas of India, the city houses a number of discotheques, restaurants and nightclubs, which makes your stay in the city pleasurable and exciting.

This city of island was part of the kingdom of Ashoka, the Great. Later in the year 1343, the Mohammedans of Gujarat took possession and the Kings of that province of India ruled it for the next two centuries. The only vestige (mark) of their dominion over these islands today is the mosque at Mahim.

In 1534 the Portuguese, took Bombay by force of arms from the Mohammedans. The Portuguese fortified their possession by building churches and forts and named them "Bom Baia" which in Portuguese means "Good Bay". However, only one church with Portuguese-style facade still remains is the St. Andrew's church at Bandra.

A hundred and twenty-eight years later the islands were given to the English King Charles II in dowry on his marriage to Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza in 1662. In the year 1668 the English East India Company on lease from the crown acquired the islands for an annual sum of 10 pounds in gold. The British corrupted the Portuguese name "Bom Baia" to "Bombay".

The Kolis used to call the islands "Mumba" after Mumbadevi, the Hindu deity to whom a temple is dedicated at Babulnath near Chowpatty's sandy beaches, thus Mumbai.

The main attraction of the city is The Gateway of India. It is a historical gateway built in Indo-Sarcenic style to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay. Gateway of India was built at Apollo Bunder, a popular meeting place. The British architect George Wittet designed the gateway of India. The Prince of Wales Museum is one of the finest buildings constructed during British rule. Prince of Wales museum was designed in the Honor of the Prince of Wales on his first visit to India. You can visit it through the Tour packages for Mumbai.

One of the famous temples of Mumbai, Mahalaxmi temple is devoted to The Goddess of wealth Mahalaxmi. The Mosque at the tomb of Haji Ali is another wonderful piece of architecture standing on an island.

Chowpatty is the famous beach of India. It holds a special attraction for the tourists as the real Mumbai can be seen here. The attraction of chowpatty enhances many folds during Maharashtar's most famous festival of Ganesh chatturathi.

Aurangabad, the ancient city, Khandala, the best hill station of Maharashtra, Lonavala, Pune and Matheran are other few places near the town worth paying a visit.