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The sprawling metropolitan city, Mumbai located in the Indian state of Maharashtra is not just the financial capital of the country, home to the Indian film industry and a leading industrial hub, but it is also a well renowned tourism hotspot. You can indulge into sightseeing, shopping, tasting local street food as well as delicacies at the upscale restaurants or explore the rich history and culture of the city by visiting historic and cultural monuments such as the well-known Gateway of India.

This happening city is an absolute recluse for the shopping enthusiasts. You can go for high – end brands at the lavish malls strewn all across Mumbai or go out for traditional style budget shopping at the vibrant local markets in the city. Bandra for instance is a must visit place in Mumbai for the shopaholics. The Linking road in Bandra is a bustling local market in Mumbai where you can purchase a whole range of latest fashion accessories, shoes as well as clothing that too at throwaway prices. Hill Road is another hep shopping avenue also located in the Bandra area of Mumbai. It is recommended that you visit this place especially during the year end as this is the time you can strike amazing deals on all the trendy stuff sold here by vendors.

If you are looking for books, handicraft and gift and souvenir items do visit the Colaba Causeway in Mumbai. Ranging from a huge variety of jewellery to clothes, handbags and shoes etc. there is practically no such commodity that you can think of and it is not available at this colourful market place. History and culture lovers must visit the old style, Crawford Market which is housed in a colonial era ancient historic building. A whole range of fresh spices, vegetables as well as fruits are available at wholesale rates here.

Luxurious stay in Mumbai

5 stars hotels in Mumbai

Luxurious travellers may go for any of the popular 5 stars hotels in Mumbai which can be booked online via the leading travel portals at discounted rates. Some of the famous luxury hotels in the city are:

• The Oberoi Mumbai
• ITC Maratha Mumbai
• InterContinental Marine Drive
• JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar etc.

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