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

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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

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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.

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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

BEST SEASON: October -March

Come on over and be a part of the Magic called Mumbai and life wont be the same ever again.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kalighat Temple:

The Kalighat Temple is one of the pithasthans of Hindus in India. The legend says that the little toe of Sati, wife of Lord Shiva, fell in this place. Since then it has been an important pilgrimage site. But the temple is dedicated to the destructive side of Shiva which takes the form of Kali. She requires sacrifice daily to satisfy her blood lust so every morning goats are sacrifices on the alter of the temple. The present Kali temple was built in 1809 by the Subarna Roychowdhury family on the site of an ancient temple. It is also known as the Kalighat temple.

Dakhineshwar Temple:

The famous Dakhineshwar Temple, located in Dakhineshwar was built in 1847 and completed in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni. This temple is associated with one of India’s greatest religious philososphers - Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa. It is where he attained his enlightenment. The main temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is called the Navaratna Temple. Here there is a silver lotus with a thousand petals. The Kali temple is surrounded by 12 other temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Panchavati, a congregation of five ancient trees, is a spot for peaceful meditation.

Birla Mandir:

In this temple messages from the Bhagavad Gita have been carved on marble. Inside this 48.7m high temple are idols of Radha, Krishna, Shiva and Durga.
It is Located adjacent to the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club, not far from Gariahat market, it is one of the latest addition to the city’s list of tourist spots. It took 26 years and 180 million rupees to build. The gates were opened to the public in 1996. Sandstone has been used on the exterior of the temple, and marble for the interiors. Traditional artistry, coupled with modern technology, has lent uniqueness to the architecture. Sculptors were brought in from Agra, Mirzapur and Muzaffarpur to execute the intricate patterns on the walls. There are artefacts made of silver and Belgian glass.

Pareshnath Jain Temple:

The Pareshnath Jain Temple is a beautiful temple in Kolkata built in 1867,the temple is laid out amidst a very beautiful and attractive garden.

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Genral Information

Kolkata represents one of the four metropolitan cities of India. The city makes up the capital of the eastern state of India, West Bengal. The city, formerly designated as Calcutta, sway’s rich cultural and demographic resources. The popularity of Kolkata, as one of the premier cities in India, reached its heights in the pre independence era. The city in a short span, about 400 years, has evolved into one of the major commercial areas and a great learning centre in the sub continent.

Best time to visit:

Best time to visit the city is during winter season that is from October to March.

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There are about 400 temples in Pushkar famous as a spiritual tourist attraction.

BRAHMA TEMPLE

The most remarkable thing about the Brahma temple is that it is the only one temple on earth dedicated to Lord Brahma. Pushkar literally means a pond created by flowers. Legends have it that Lord Brahma, when wanted to perform a yagna, dropped a lotus to determine the place on earth. That is how Pushkar was created.

SAVITRI TEMPLE

Savitri Temple in one of the most renowned one in Pushkar. According to the Hindu mythology Savitri is the first wife of Lord Brahma. When He was all set to start a Yagna on earth in the place of Pushkar (determined by drooping a lotus flower), Savitri’s presence was the prerequisite. But She had kept Him waiting. Lord Brahma, irritated at this, married Gayatri the milkmaid to start the yagna on the most auspicious moment.

PUSHKAR FAIR

The ancient town of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground in the month of Kartik. The fair attracts a great number of tourists from far and wide. The fair-grounds reverberate with festivity, as rows of make shift stalls display a bewildering array of items that compete with each other for the visitors’ attention. But the highlight of Pushkar fair is the trading in camels. Camels are bought, sold, decked up and paraded on the sand dunes, presenting a picturesque sight. The camel, horse and donkey races are events that draw huge attendance. Body tattooing is yet Horse race. Pushkar another favorite activity that attracts a large number of enthusiasts.

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General Information

Pushkar is a small, mellow town with no vehicle traffic on the main street. There are over 400 temples in Pushkar. Some of the important temples are dedicated to Brahma, Raghunath, Varaha, Savitri ,and Gayatri. It is famous for the Camel Fair, which takes place here in Oct/Nov. Alcohol and meat are supposed to be banned here. Pushkar is on the edge of the Rajasthan desert, ten km northwest of Ajmer, 400 km southwest of Ajmer, 400 km southwest of Delhi, and 145 km southwest of Jaipur.

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Mt. Abu is Rajasthan’s only hill station. It is around 180 km away from Jodhpur, the second biggest city of Rajasthan, and 509 km away from Jaipur, the state capital. It is also one of the major pilgrimage sites of India for both Hindu as well as Jain religions. Besides the temples and sites of historical importance, Mt. Abu is also rich in natural scenic beauties.

Mt. Abu is the highest point between the Nilgiris in the south and the Himalayas in the north.

Mount Abu has market having variety of shops with variety of rajasthani and gujrati articles from handicrafts of different categories, textile, Jewellery articles, wooden, marble and metal, Rajasthani paintings, Leather articles and stone crafts etc.

Mt. Abu is a green oasis in the barren desertscape that’s Rajasthan. Accomodation in mount Abu will never be a problem as it is very popular as a hill station in India and holds excellent capacity to hold its tourists with all the glory.

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Fooding is no problem over here

8th July Restaurant

In Fort above the main square, is a good veg (with eggs) place with a big menu. It is a very interesting place to sit and watch the world go by, as you have a great view of the square. They have mashed potato with cheese, baked beans, spaghetti, apple pie, Indian preparations, and pizza.

There is also an A/C branch of the 8th July in the town below the fort.

Surya Restaurant

In Fort, is a well-managed veg (with eggs) place with good food and atmosphere. The restaurant is located just above the wall of the fort, therefore, you can get some great views of the city and you can look out at endless desert.

Vyas Meal Service

In Fort upstairs near the Jain Temples, is a family-run veg restaurant. It has traditional Jaisalmer cuisine, which includes a good Rajasthani thali for Rs 50. The fancy thali for Rs 100 includes a rice dish with dry fruits and nuts, puris and yogurt.

Moti Mahal

opposite Salim Singh ki Haveli, has good vegetarian breakfasts. It is a good value.

Kanchan Shree Restaurant

It is down a small road which has 20 different types of lassis. The chocolate banana lassis are good.

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