First Time to Mumbai? Here is Your Pocket Guide!

Mumbai is rightly called the city of dreams. Many dreamers visit this glittering metropolis every year to try their luck. And the city welcomes all with open arms. However, exploring Mumbai like a local is a baffling task. With so many religions fusing together, multi-cultural people busy with their everyday chores, bumper to bumper traffic, illuminating nights, sprawling man-made wonders and glitz & glamour of Bollywood, Mumbai looks like some other planet. Some budget freaks like me often confuse this happening city as overly priced. But thankfully, this notion is wrong! Exploring Mumbai on a budget is an extremely easy task provided you know some key insights about this place. So, here are some handpicked tips that can go a long way for those planning budget holidays to Mumbai.

Mumbai City

Explore Free Attractions

Thankfully Mumbai houses many fantastic attractions that can be explored without spending a penny. And trust me, these are the places that can make your holidays to this spectacular destination worth remembering. For the seekers of sun, sea and sand, Juhu Beach is the perfect choice. Other must visit beaches that assure all day fun are Aksa Beach and Versova Beach.

No traveller visiting here ever misses the chance to visit Haji Ali, a renowned mosque in the city. Strolling around Mumbai Chowpatty has its own fun. Especially during sunsets, streams of locals and travellers visit Chowpatty to spend some time gazing at the serene sea gulping the crimson sun.

Beaches of Mumbai

Shop without Spending a Bomb

You do not need your pockets to be filled with green stuff to shop in Mumbai. With so many roadside stalls selling everything from clothing to accessories and footwear to home items, street shopping in Mumbai has its own unique charm. Fashion Street is the most visited street market known for selling trendy and stylish apparels, accessories and footwear. Those looking for junk jewellery and artefacts can head for Colaba Causeway. Linking Road also remains jam packed with shopaholics seeking great deals under one horizon. Chor Bazaar is another popular street bazaar that is known for selling almost everything at hard to believe prices.

Street Shopping in Mumbai

Gratify Your Taste Buds in Budget

A trip to Mumbai is a sheer waste until one explores the delectable street food served here at every nook and corner. Vada Pav (simple potato patty inside a bun) is surely the most popular street food of Mumbai selling at every food joint. Kebabs of Sarvi are also must try for those who love tasting spicy Indian food. This shop is selling Kebabs since 90 years and people still go mad over its taste. The beaches of Mumbai are sprinkled with many eating outlets serving Dosas, Patti Samosas, Pani Puri, Sev Puri, Dahi Puri, Ragda Pattis, boiled Channa Chaat, Kala Khatta, etc. All these dishes bestow great taste and are enough to make you fall for gluttony.

Vada Pao of Mumbai

Mumbai’s Heritage Sites

The history of Mumbai is astonishing and thankfully, you do not need to spend a penny to explore it closely. From the grand Gateway of India to jaw-dropping Mount Mary Church, from marvellously made Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station to Asiatic library steps – Mumbai houses many wonders of bygone era which still stand high with pride.

Gateway of India

Travel Like a Local

The local transportation of Mumbai is perhaps the best way to delve into the local lifestyle although some people prefer to travel on their own on cars or a scooter. The sights of hundreds of people waiting for a train, bright red buses running in abundance, yellow-black taxis and toy-like monorail make the city look even more impressive. A ride in the Mumbai local is a must to taste the everyday life of the people staying in the city.

Mumbai Local Train

Cheap Accommodation Options

There is no dearth of budget hotels in the city. Many budget hotels are located next to some significant attractions which make them great deals. All such hotels cater guests with modern amenities and are perfect to relish a comfortable stay without digging a hole in your pocket.

So, these were some handy tips for your next budget holiday to Mumbai. I am sure you will fall in love with this beautiful metropolis that will surprise you at every step! Happy Travelling.

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