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March 1st, 2007 | 
Author: Entertainment in Mumbai
Mumbai is regarded as the New York of India. It is also known as the city that never sleeps. People of Mumbai enjoy their evenings after working hard throughout the day. The late night parties thrown by the business elites, jam packed pubs and discotheques tell us about the young atmosphere of the city.
The renowned Chowpatty and Juhu beaches of Mumbai are the most hot and happening evening hang out places. These beaches are the soul of this beautiful city. At the beaches you can enjoy horse rides, cool breeze and snacks stalls offering a variety of mouthwatering eatables. These beaches are perfect for family enjoyment.
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Eastern International Hotel
Balraj Sahani Marg
Juhu Beach
Mumbai – 400049
Phone No.6693-4444
The Retreat
Madh Marve Road ,Malad
Mumbai – 400061
Phone No. 2881-3500
Hotel Hilton Towers
Nariman Point
Mumbai – 400021
Phone No.5632-4343
The Leela
Sahar Airport
Mumbai – 400059
Phone No. 6691-1234
Fax No. 6691-1212
Hyatt Regency
Sahar Airport Road
Mumbai – 400099
Phone No.6696-1234
The Orchid Hotel
Nehru Road, Vile Parle (East)
Mumbai – 400099
Phone No. 2610-0707
Major Attraction Of Mumbai.
Chowpatty Beach
Chowpatty is a major tourist attraction in Mumbai. The charm of Chwpatti Beach gets increased much more during the annual Ganesh Chatturathi Festival.Ganesh Chatturathi festival is the major festival of Maharashtra. Alarge image of Lord Ganesha is immersed into the water at chowpatty.
Chowpatty is a place with major attraction for children. There are many things for amusement like The Ferris Wheels, Merry-goround, Camel ride and pony ride. “Bhel- Puri” of Chawpatti is famous all over India, besides there are many other mouth watering attractions available at Chowpatty like golas, chat and kulfi. Snake charmers monkey shows, eunuchs, astrologers and drug peddlers are some other sources of entertainment. The recently opened “Nana Nani Park” along Chowpatty Beach serves good for the elderly to walk around in, sit and enjoy the sea breeze.
A visit to this beach provides an interesting outing with many permanent little kiosks. Chowpatty acts as a base “station between” leading upto Malabar Hill as it is linked to Malabar Hill, Girgaum, Gamdeviand Khetwadi
Nowhere in India is dining more rewarding than in Mumbai. The city literally holds thousands of restaurants, and being a city of migrants, every kind of Indian cuisine is represented over here.
Snacks Of Mumbai
When we talk of Mumbai and what immediately comes to mind is Bhel-Puri, the Ragda Patties, Batata Vadas, Sandwich, Kulfi, Coconut and other snacks. Mumbai’ s fast food is not restricted to Bhel and Pani Puri anymore; roadside shacks now sell eclectic stuff, comprising of Dosas, Pizzas, Hamburgers, Pulao, Biryani and many more. In Mumbai, the ‘Paan’ culture has been raised to an art form. An example of this is the Cold and Sweet Paan in which the sweet filling is chilled.
The most popular items include the Mumbai’s Vada Pav, the unique taste of which is unbeatable, Sandwich, a light snack made of bread, Zpudina Chutney and fresh vegetables, Pani Puri, a light snack made up of puffed Puris, sprouts and other spices, “Dahi Batata Puri”, good substitute for breakfast or mini meals during summer days, Pav Bhaji, medley of variety of vegetables cooked in different style, Misal as the name suggests, a spicy mixture of pulses, potatoes and other spices, Bhel Puri a very famous Chowpatty chat popular all over India, “Sev Batata Puri” a light snack made of flat Puris garnished with mashed potatoes, chutneys and other condiments
Konkan Cuisine
Konkan cuisine has two styles of cooking, “Konkanast Brahmin Cuisine”, which uses few spices and is more coconut based, and the spicy non-Brahmin version. A little further inland, the Konkan cuisine has peanuts, sesame and coriander as the main spicing agents.
General Information
Mumbai is a cluster of Seven Islands and derives its name from Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the koli fisher folk, its oldest inhabitants.Being a cosmopolitan city, one can find in Mumbai a potpourri of various communities and cultures which is best seen in its cuisine, history and architectural landmarks which is both Victorian as well as Indian
There are several working families in Mumbai, belonging to different strata of society, who depend on the food supplied by hawkers. Food is available cheaply at the hawkers’ joints and if hawkers stopped selling food items a majority of the working population would be deprived of their lunch
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Nicco Park
Welcome to the Disneyland of East India. Yes, this is what Nicco Park is all about.
One can spend the entire day at this idyllic amusement park of Kolkata. If you have young ones accompanying you, so much the better for they are the ones who tend to enjoy the most at Nicco Park’s bewildering variety of rides. The Cable Car is an out and out favorite with the young ones. So are the Striking Cars and Pirate Cars. When it comes to adventure, there is the adrenalin pumping stuff viz-a-viz the Water Coaster and the one and only Flying Saucer.
Location: Salt Lake.
Time to Visit: General :10 A.M. – 8 P.M. & For Rides : 11.30 A.M. – 8 P.M.
Preferred Timings:
Any time of the day. However, in the scorching summer months, it is advisable to visit Nicco Park either in the morning or in the evening after sunset.
Admission Fee: Rs.25/- Per person.
Nalban
Nalban is a serene watery world where the centerpiece of attraction is the giant lake. The lake water is crystal clear without any pollution. On a clear sunny day, you can even see your mirror image reflecting on the sill waters of the magnificent lake.
A wide array of boats is available, ranging from the luxurious “Shikaras” to the simple “Paddle Boats”. To make the overall boating experience a pleasure, there are fascinating floating huts at strategic locations of the turquoise lake. After a long session of boating, you might want to relax and give your body a much-needed rest. The floating huts are ideal stopovers. What is more, discreet privacy is guaranteed.
The sight of lovelorn couples sitting shoulder to shoulder and mincing sweet nothings is an everyday occurrence at the Nalban Boating Complex.
Location: Sector V, Salt Lake.
Time to Visit: 9 A.M. – 8 P.M. (weekdays) & 9 A.M. – 9 P.M. (weekends).
Preferred Timings: In the morning and late afternoon.
Admission Fee: Rs.10/- per person. Free for children below 3 years.
Aquatica Water Park
With the rapidly changing lifestyle in urban Kolkata and to keep abreast with the 24/7 crowd, the entertainment options in Kolkata too are evolving from the traditional to the hip. The latest entertainment craze in Kolkata is the fairy tale watery world – Aquatica. It happens to be the only water amusement Park in the whole of Eastern India.
Although it is located on the outskirts of the city at Kochpukur in the Rajarhat periphery, this wonderful amusement Park has a bewildering variety of water sports that attracts the youth brigade.
Location: Kochpukur, Rajarhat.
Time to Visit: 9.30A.M. – 8 P.M.
Preferred Timings: At any time convenient to you.
Admission Fee: Moderate but changes from time to time.
Multiplex Mall
A.C. Market
1, Shakespeare Sarani
Kolkata – 700071
This Market is famous for Clothes, novelties, artificial plants, jewellery, electronic household gadgets, watches etc.
Charnock City
KB-26, Sector – III, Saltlake City,
Kolkata – 700 091
# 2335-1086 / 7722 / 9908
Email : charnockcity@netkracker.com
Forum Shopping Mall
3 Elgin Rd.,
Kolkata
Phone No. 2283-6203
Forum Mall is a shopping mall in Kolkata, India. It is located in the Bhowanipore area of Kolkata. It is the twin mall of the City Centre mall situated at the other part of the city.
The Metro Plaza
3 Elgin Rd.,
Kolkata – 700 071
Over 260 shops covering textiles, apparels & accessories, footwear, perfumes, jewellery etc., sprawling amusement center, multi-escalators and 2 capsule lifts, central atrium with exotic glass roof top, centrally A.C.
Shreeram Arcade
15A, J L Nehru Road, (opposite Lighthouse Cinema)
Kolkata 700 013
Kolkata’s newest market with 275 glittering shops, modular glass capsule lifts, sparkling fountains and piped music. Offers clothes, books, household items, among others.
Shoppers Stop
10/3 Lala Lajpatrai Road (Elgin Road),
Kolkata-700020.
Treasure Island
3, Madge Lane, (opposite New Market)
Kolkata 700 016
Vardaan Shopping Complex
25A, Camac Street,
Kolkata 700 016
Air-conditioned market with an escalator. Imported cosmetics, branded & unbranded garments, designer wear, household goods, lingerie, shoes, jewellery, formal & casual western wear, electronic goods, crystal ware, cut glass items, flavoured betel nuts, imported chocolates, ready-made novelties, watches and other consumer durable.
Night Life Of Kolkata
Nightlife in Kolkata is full of energy and excitement. The people of Kolkata are believed to have a natural bent of mind and as such very creative.The consequence reveals active participation and adoption of versatile lifestyle by the upcoming generations. The nightlife that started as a phenomenon in the state towards the last decade of 20th century has engulfed the city in deep chasm, an eternal bliss. Younger generations prefer action based participation rather being mute audience in the cinema halls. For these people it is innovation, it is discovering the beautiful side of night if not life.
Some reputed nightspots include Anticlock Dance Club, Big Ben Dance Club, British Council Dance Theatre, Incognito Dance Club, Academy of Fine Arts, Rabindra Sadan Dance Theater, Sunset Bar.