Mumbai Life - Final Take

Mumbai city is called "City of Dreams". It's not just the city or the ample of opportunities that make this a dreamland for many, but the people and their attitude towards life make this the "Business Capital of India". People here understand one thing "To work". So if you want to work this city will provide you what you seek for.
It is said once someone comes here, the city engulfs that person and it becomes very difficult for that person to leave this city. Well this is true! And what is the secret? No not the vada pav or the pav bhaji, not the Bollywood glamour, not the Marine Drive, not the high end lifestyle but the right attitude of the people who live here. Here you will not only get whatever you seek but you can lead a life without being judged and stay focused on your goal.
I came here 3 years ago, but now I just don't stay here, I live here!

Mumbai life is incomplete without its weekend hotspots. Weekend destinations are so many. For a day trip you may choose one of the following:

1. Mumbai film city tour (for those who like "Lights, Camera & Action!!")
2. Borivalli National Park (Picnic spot, covers huge area, amidst nature; you cannot cover the spot by walking, you need to take your car or hire a jeep)
3. Imagica (Amusement park with 3 sections - theme park, water park, snow park; Best time to visit - Summer)
4. Essel World & Gorai beach (Essel world is an amusement park as well and Gorai beach is for the fish lovers)
5. Lavassa (India's first planned city, see the picture below)



For weekend stays:

1. Alibaug (mostly beaches, try spending a day at the Radisson, you wont forget the experience)
2. Panchgani (a hill station amidst nature)
3. Lonavala (Must visit - Machaan, an eco resort)
4. Nashik (Best time to visit - Christmas; for the wine lovers; you can stay inside the vineyards)
5. Matheran (India's smallest hill station where there is no transport, only mode of communication is hand pulled rickshaws and horse ride)
6. Malsejghat (Best time to visit - Rainy season, For the ones who love to watch waterfalls)
7. Silvassa (Known for its greenery and tax free alcohol)
8. Igatpuri (For trekkers, you may actually stay at camps beside the lake)
9. Daman (Uncrowded beaches, do not be surprised if you find hawkers selling beers on the beach)
10. Mahabaleswar (Known for its strawberry farms)

And yes, for long weekend you must try Goa & Gokarna!!!

                                                     Matheran Scene



                                          View of Soma vineyard in Nashik

Comments

  1. Unknown12 April 2020 at 07:20

    Very nicely written and beautifully expressed worth spending my time on it .

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  2. Unknown12 April 2020 at 07:21

    Very apt .......I have been living in mumbai for years could relate everything

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