The attractions here range in their offerings to tourists from interesting old buildings and pretty national parks through to religious monuments and relaxed beaches.

The most notable attractions in Bombay are the most visited and here are the top five landmarks that everyone must see while staying in the city:

1) Gateway of India Monument
2) Kala Ghoda Art District
3) Bollywood
4) Heritage buildings
5) Bazaars and markets

Some more places that are well worth checking out during a trip here are the local beaches including the Marine Drive Chowpatty Beach and the Juhi Beach. The national park is also worth making the trip to but be aware that you must take a guide with you even if you don’t want to go as part of a guided tour. There are many great caves here to see and they are home to a collection of Buddhist art sculptures and murals.

Here are the top five natural attractions to visit while staying in the city:

1) The beaches
2) The Hanging Gardens
3) National park
4) Elephanta Islands and caves
5) Viha Lake

During the busy periods it may be necessary to take a guided tour around these places as they are all popular areas within the city. Your discount Bombay hotel is the best place to find out more about the local attraction and sights and they will also be able to organise your transportation for seeing the attractions. Some of the sights and attractions are best visited at night when the weather cools down and it is important to always carry water when travelling around.

The old buildings such as the railway station and the forts and temples are all worth seeing and these are just as stunning during the evening as they are during the day as many are lit up with pretty oil lamps. The festivals here are also great fun and many visitors choose to visit during the big festivals such as Diwali to soak up the local atmosphere. The city is also home to various markets and bazaars that all offer a glimpse into the local way of life. Everything can be found in these colourful markets from handmade clothes and carpets through to holiday souvenirs and trinkets.

Food is a big part of life in this part of the world and market stalls offering up cheap, local foods are prominent. Some of the hotels are housed within interesting buildings in their own right and can make for a nice few hours of exploring. Bombay is a cultural city with many things to see and do and these vary from manmade districts that are home to tasty places to wine and dine through to natural caves, lakes, beaches and parks.

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