What to See in & Around Mumbai?

Home to Bolloywood, the sprawling city of Mumbai not only charms and draws the budding actors, but also keeps pulling tourist from different parts of the world with stunning beaches, cave temples, towering mountains, impressive forts, spirituality and wineries.

The capital city of Maharashtra, Mumbai is often called the “maximum city of India” owing to its fast-paced lifestyle, standard of living and making of dreams. Apart from its pulsating nightlife that is well complemented by bars and music venues, the city stuns everyone with the colonial British architecture. There is no dearth of attractions to visit if you are in the city as a traveler.

Ajanta and Ellora Caves:

A few hours’ drive (approx. 400 kilometers) from Mumbai are the famous the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Situated in northern Maharashtra near Aurangabad, the heritage site houses twenty nine caves at Ajanta (built between second century BC and sixth century AD) and thirty four caves at Ellora (between sixth century and eleventh century AD). The intricate work at Ajanta and Ellora caves is done or crafted by hand, with the help of chisel and hammer. Beautiful sculptures and paintings adorn the Ajanta caves, while the Ellora caves are famous for implausible piece architecture.

Tadoba National Park:

Would you dare to visit off the beaten path? If yes, why not pay a visit to Tadoba National Park. The national park is often overlooked because of lack of accommodation facility. Things are changing and the national park, which is also a tiger reserve, is gaining good reputation amongst international travelers. Day tours are offered by leading travel agencies in India right from the base, Mumbai. Narrow down your search and select a reliable travel agency in India who not only offers great tours, but also luxury accommodations.

Nashik Wineries:

A trip to Nashik wineries is recommended if you love sampling different wines. Nashik wineries are one of the most sought after Indian wineries every wine enthusiast should think of exploring. A popular wine region, Nashik is approximately a four-hour drive northeast of Mumbai. There are beautiful vineyards growing up in various parts of the country. Do check them out if wine interests you.

Konkan Coast:

Peacefully tucked away from the hustle and bustle of maddening crowd is Maharashtra’s Konkan coast. The pristine coast boasts a bounty of stunning, beaches devoid of great developments. The beaches are quite deserted, thus offering great peace of mind.