What to do While on a Mumbai to Ahmedabad Trip? This West Indian odyssey covers the two major cities of Mumbai and Gujarat, where one is a haven of all glitz, glamour, adventure, and entertainment; while the other is one of the fastest developing cities in India, setting a benchmark for how the country should prepare its cities for the future. Get set for this fusion jaunt and explore a completely different experience altogether.
Mumbai A lot has been said and praised about the pride of Maharashtra, the Bollywood. But often, the other gleaming aspects of this state remain unveiled. So, take a look at what all can one do in the city of Mumbai for the first time. The city being a major metropolitan of India, is very well connected through each and every corner of India. Even for a rail route as odd as Mumbai to Gorakhpur train is easily available. Here’s a guide to all things good in Mumbai-
1. Sites - Gateway of India, Bandra to Worli Sealink, Taj Mahal Palace, Elephanta Island. 2. Temples - Siddhi Vinayak, Mumba Devi, Mahalakshmi Temple, ISKCON Temple. 3. Entertainment - Prithvi Theatre, Essel World, Comedy Store, Zenzi, Kidzania. 4. Eating/Drinking - AER, Ra, Leopold Cafe, Dome, Voodoo Pub. 5. Shopping - Colaba Causeway, Linking Road, Zaveri Bazaar, Crawford Market. Apart from the above mentioned spots, Mumbai is blessed with a vast shoreline that gives it that sparkling touch at night, especially the Marine Drive area. The other water laden attractions of Mumbai are the Juhu Beach, Aksa Beach, Versova Beach, Mud Island Beach, Gorai Beach, etc. Once done with the “Bombay Darshan�, get ready to hop to the land of Dhoklas and Theplas, aka Gujarat. Take a direct train from Mumbai to Ahmedabad and start your next trek. Ahmedabad Ahmedabad ranked Third in the list of the Fastest Growing Cities of the decade by Forbes in 2010. Without a doubt, Ahmedabad has emerged as one of the most industrially and environmentally sound cities in India. The very famous Sabarmati River flows through this city and Mahatma
Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram rests on its banks. If coming from Rajkot, then a direct Rajkot to Ahmedabad train is always available for a short and easy trip. Coming back to Ahmedabad, the city has a plethora of attractions for any new traveller. Check these out1. Temples - Akshardham Temple, Jama Masjid, Ahmed Shah’s Mosque, Sidi Sayyid's Mosque. 2. Sites - Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Auto World Vintage Car Museum, Adalaj Step Well, Utensils Museum. 3. Shopping - Calico Textile Museum, Dhalgarwad, Sindhi Market. 4. Eating/Drinking - Induben Khakra, Asharfi Kulfi, Jail Bhajiya (sold by prison inmates of Sabarmati Ashram, Juhapura, Agashiye. 5. Entertainment - Kite Museum, Chokhi Dhani, Parimal Garden, Shanku’s At the end of this fusion sojourn, you will be left with a different experience, unlike the monotonous hill trips or beach vacations. Mumbai-Ahmedabad, these two cities have a quaint charm that is altogether charming in every aspect.
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