Mumbai, a city that never sleeps but the one that never stops dreaming. Also, known as the Maximum City, Mumbai has been my home for as long as I can remember. Over the years, many things have changed in the city including its skyline. Every June, when the Southwest monsoon winds hit the western coast of India, it affects the entire economy of the country. However, it also affects the people of Mumbai and at times can bring the entire city to a grinding halt. While most Mumbaikars know what to do when it pours, but if you are looking for some options here are 7 ideas for how to enjoy a rainy day in Mumbai.
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As a travel blogger, I have visited different cities across India. However, so far I haven’t come across any Indian city that matches the spirit of Mumbai. Of course, you can say I’m biased. I was born and brought up in this city that fuels the economy of India. However, even those who are not from Mumbai would agree with me. Often Mumbai is compared with New York City and London as both these cities are economic powerhouses in their own countries. However, I believe every city has its soul and character which is quite unique in its own way. Now, I can go on and on bragging about what Mumbai has to offer. However, I will stick to top 7 reasons why I love Mumbai and why it is the best city in the country.
Recently, while I was working on my client’s projects I came across an article in an Indian newspaper. The article mentioned that Mumbai, India’s Maximum City, has been ranked among the top 20 expensive cities in the world. While London was ranked ahead of New York and Hong Kong, Mumbai, my birth city, was the only Indian city that made it to the list. The news further tells us that all the top cities are most expensive for businesses and workers to occupy. This means that the report only focuses on the real estate segment and does not take into consideration the average lifestyle and living conditions. Ironically, Mumbai is often voted as the most expensive city in India, but I can assure you that majority of the Mumbai population survives on less than Rs. 20000 per month (that’s US$300). To all those who grumble about the rising cost of the city, let me tell you this – Mumbai is all about finding options. The city is open to all from beggars to millionaires; therefore all you need to do is find what you want. If you are in the Maximum City on a limited budget for business purposes, or if you are visiting someone just for a day or two, here are some ways on how to survive in Mumbai at a minimum cost.
As a kid, I have always been fascinated and excited about train journeys. So, when one of my blog friends, Dan Antion, who is equally passionate about trains mentioned about writing on trains for the National Train Day in the United States, I couldn’t say no. I was pretty excited to write about trains and railways in India after all, India moves on railways. Now, I’m sure many Indians must have had the experience of train travel and understand the do’s and don’ts, so this article is more related to those who are not much aware of the Indian Railways and how one can enjoy train journeys in India.
Ever since we started our travel blog, we have been getting questions from readers about different aspects of travel in India. In this blog, we have decided to answer some of the questions and provide India travel tips that can help you travel in India safely and conveniently.
The main aspect of this post will be on safety because I believe people are generally a bit scared of travelling to places where they haven’t been and the fear of unknown grips their attention at the back of their mind. After all, there are so many horror stories both true and fake ones that are on the internet.