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Best Holiday Ideas for Mumbai

Apart from beaches and buildings there's lots more to see while on holiday in Mumbai. Some of the best holiday ideas and places to visit are:

Bollywood: Visiting a movie studio to watch a movie being shot in India's commercial film capital is an experience worth attempting. You might discover the actor within you.

Elephanta Caves - Situated 9 kms from the coast of Mumbai, these 7th century, rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated atop a hill on an island. You can take a boat cruise to the Elephanta Caves.

Haji Ali's Tomb: This tomb is a mausoleum built to commemorate Haji Ali, a Muslim saint, who perished by drowning while traveling to Mecca.

Hanging Gardens: These beautiful gardens overlook Marine Drive and are a popular picnic spot

Kamala Nehru Park: Also overlooking Marine Drive, these gardens add to the scenic beauty of Mumbai

Mani Bhavan: Formerly the residence of Mahatma Gandhi, this two-storied building is now a memorial to his life and work. The house contains a library with over 2000 books, photographs of Gandhiji's life, a film archive and other memorabilia.

Bombay Natural History Society: This institution's office is called Hornbill House, and it runs a conservation centre and conducts nature walks for wildlife enthusiasts. It's library and collection of bird specimens is an invaluable resource for nature lovers.

Bazaars in Mumbai: Markets in Mumbai offer a vibrant shopping experience to the visitor. Kalbadevi, Bhuleshwar, Mangaldas, Zaveri and Chor Bazaar are some of the markets worth exploring. Do remember that bargaining is common in markets in India.

Enjoy all these attractions on your holiday in Mumbai.