Kala Ghoda literally means Black Horse and although the name sounds a bit odd for a location it offers a great experience especially when you are somewhere in South Mumbai. I have been a resident of South Mumbai since my birth and no other place holds a special place in my heart than Kala Ghoda. It is not only connected to my childhood days, but also during my college days. Oh, you must be thinking I am getting emotional and exaggerating about the place because I am emotionally attached to it, but that is not the case. When I write I detach myself from the topic to give a whole new perspective to my readers and audience but certainly Kala Ghoda is among the best tourist destinations in Mumbai.
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Life in Mumbai is cruel and unforgiving. I know it because I was born here and I know how complicated things can become with time. The elite class of Mumbai always have better destinations and places in Mumbai where they can hangout and spend money to relax and spend good time with their friends and family, but what about the middle class population like me that contributes a large portion of the city’s population. People like me who work 9 to 5 and travel in suburban local trains that can squeeze out every ounce of your life need some weekend getaways from Mumbai. These destinations and places around Mumbai can offer a day to unwind and feel better and spend some quality time with family and friends so that we can recharge ourselves and add some memorable and valuable moments in life that we can cherish for lifetime, before we get lost in the hard competitive race of life. Below I have focused on five top and best weekend getaways from Mumbai that never really get the kind of popularity they deserve. Something offbeat.
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A narrow corridor squeezed between Nepal and Bangladesh is often neglected by many Indians and international visitors but the Seven Sister States can offer you much more than you expect. There are many backpackers that love to explore the not so popular destinations here because these holiday destinations are cheaper and they do not attract much crowd. However, gradually the trend has changed and there are many travelers that explore the untouched natural beauty of the North East India.
When its monsoon time in India, Kerala is the first state to welcome the rain Gods and in few weeks Kerala transforms itself into a heavenly abode. Kerala has always remained among the top tourism destinations in India where couples and families spend quality time that they can hardly find when they are busy in their urban life. In fact, I would certainly recommend people to visit Kerala more than visiting the Taj Mahal, because here in Kerala you get to be close to the nature. I believe this is exactly why most people take break because they want to getaway from their hectic lifestyle and live few days in a different way where they explore nature and feel that they are a part of this universe that surrounds them. While some might argue here that visiting Kerala during monsoon time is not the right thing to do because heavy rain can play a spoilsport, but I believe that’s untamed nature and sometimes you got to experience and enjoy that part of nature as well. It is hard to write about the unlimited holiday options that one can find here, but we take a quick look at the must visit monsoon destinations in Kerala that can offer you value for money experience.
With the arrival of the monsoon season many people across Maharashtra pack their bags to go ahead and enjoy the time to the fullest. Maharashtra has been blessed with many destinations that offer natural landscape and better holiday experience during the monsoon period. After few weeks of monsoon most of these places are covered with lush green grass all over it to offer mesmerizing views that can capture the heart of nature lovers. Here are few must visit monsoon destinations in Maharashtra that you cannot afford to miss.
Indian summer can be cruel and unforgiving with the kind of heat, dust and high temperatures that it offers. Monsoon season bring lot of smile and travel opportunities to travelers and nature lovers to enjoy the cool breeze, the rainfall and the greenery around. While there are many destinations in India that offer better travel experience during the monsoon season we take a look at some of the top monsoon destinations in India that offer the ultimate quality time holiday options.
No matter where you are in the world you will find that street food is a part of the local culture. Even some of the top megacities in the world are popular for the street food they offer. Street food in Mumbai is a part of the local culture and therefore you will find plenty of options here.
